We recently held an educational “Painting Projects Planning Process” webinar with Rudy Forjan from Benjamin Moore to discuss planning for any upcoming painting projects.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational “Painting Projects Planning Process” webinar with Rudy Forjan from Benjamin Moore to discuss planning for any upcoming painting projects.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss what a reserve study is and how such studies are used during an association’s budget planning process.
The webinar covered:
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. You will not receive credits for watching the recording. Credits were issued only to those that attended the course.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Thursday, May 19th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational “How to Prepare Your Community for Hurricane Season” webinar with Evan Bradley from Campbell Property Management to discuss preparing your community for hurricane season.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized by FAN
Although it’s pool season year round in South Florida, it’s also helpful to follow these tips as the weather heats up and we see an influx of more residents and guests. The following tips will guide you when keeping your pool area safe.
1. Inventory your keys/fobs now to ensure that you have an updated list of who has what for access to the pool area.
2. Make sure your pool contracts are up to date. Updated contracts will ensure that issues with the pool or the equipment are identified and resolved to lessen any down time with the pool. Regular monitoring is key to getting those issues resolved with as little inconvenience to your residents as possible.
3. Have your drain covers inspected to ensure they are compliant with safety standards. They typically need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years but should be inspected annually.
4. Do your pool rules sign need to be updated due to Health Department new rules? Get your signs ordered now.
5. Make sure your pool furniture is cleaned and inspected.
6. Does your pool safety equipment meet guidelines and is fully operational?
With a little bit of effort on the front end, the following months of pool use will be more pleasurable for your residents and their guests.
by Diana Quigley, Education and Change Management Manager, Campbell Property Management
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN
We recently held an educational “EV Charging in Condos – How to Make it Happen!” webinar with Alessandra Stivelman from Eisinger Law and Pere Francino from City Vitae to discuss the EV and EV charging market and installation.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Self Management, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Inflation is currently at its highest level in 40 years. And it does not appear to be going down anytime soon. Last year, the inflation rate hit 7% and by February of this year it increased to 7.9%. Consumers have seen prices of everything from gas to groceries increase.
As you can see from the chart below, we have been very fortunate with inflation rates hovering around 2% for the last 10 years, as represented by the green line. While in the last 30 years, we have rarely exceeded 4%, as represented by the red line. Now, we are faced with 8%, which again, we have not seen in over 40 years.
Inflation has already affected many community associations with many raising their dues between 3-5% for the 2022 budget year. But that increase was not enough especially with the continued impact of insurance, labor, and material increases. Most community associations need to be prepared to raise dues 10-15% in 2023 to combat inflation.
Homeowners are usually not happy when dues go up. However, as expenses for communities increase, so does the need for an increase in the dues. Now is the time to prepare your residents for an increase in dues in 2023 so they are not blindsided.
Here are some of the items in most community associations that are increasing in cost:
For most community associations, the budget for 2023 will reflect higher anticipated expenses, which means dues will need to increase. Now is the time to prepare your residents for this increase. This year is unlike any other year. You CAN NOT rely on “standard” budget raises and expect to be able to pay your bills in 2023. You should NOT wait until the end of the year, hoping this will change. You need to start planning NOW and letting your owners know NOW.
Throughout the remainder of 2022, we will have a blog post each month discussing this inflation storm and offer tips for your association to ride it out.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Friday, April 29th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Uncategorized by FAN
We recently held an educational “Updating Governing Documents” webinar with Emily Gannon from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss why updating governing documents is critically important.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized by FAN
SB 518 Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim and Remove Trees would require a permit to remove problem trees in community associations. This bill harms millions of Floridians owning property and living in HOAs and condo associations.
The Florida Legislative Action Committee, the legislative arm of Community Associations Institute (CAI) in Florida, whose volunteers throughout the State work with State Legislators to try and provide legislation that will assist all who live and work in community associations, and block legislation that would have a negative impact on Community Associations, are asking that you respond to the following “Call to Action” to the Governor against SB 518.
Click here to tell Governor DeSantis do NOT sign SB 518!
by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 in Announcements, Health, Landscaping, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
If you’ve been in Florida for any length of time and live around any body of water, you’ve experienced midges, or commonly referred to as “Blind Mosquitos”. Midges are small, dainty flies with one pair of long, narrow wings, and long, skinny legs. They are usually found around lakes and ponds. They can reproduce in vast quantities and that’s when they become a big issue for communities. Although they are called “Blind Mosquitos”, the big difference between them and the mosquito is that midges do not bite humans. It’s common to see midges in big swarms or “clouds” in the air, often around dusk and they thrive in the warm, moist climate year-round in Florida.
Part of what makes midges so difficult to control is their ongoing lifecycle that starts in ponds, lakes and stormwater systems and ends on land. They lay their eggs on a waterbody’s surface before sinking into the muck. When the eggs hatch, they either borrow further into the sediment or swim freely through the water. This process takes as little as two or three weeks. That means that you are fighting a losing battle because while you’re trying to control the adult ones, you still have plenty of eggs and larvae ready to continue the cycle.
So, how do you control them then? Bug sprays won’t keep the midge flies away. Pesticides alone won’t solve the problem long-term. Professionals recommend the following:
1. Surveillance where samples are taken to identify and estimate their population levels;
2. Nutrient Abatement by ensuring your water is in constant motion with aeration systems, shoreline planting to absorb nutrient run-offs (such as landscape fertilizer run-offs), and algae control to improve overall water quality;
3. Biological control by adding certain fish, which feed on midges. Just make sure that the fish species and the amount is estimated by someone with experience. Adding the wrong fish, the wrong quantity, or adding into the wrong waterbody can have adverse effects;
4. Chemical control is done mainly to reduce annoyance and may include larvicides applied to waterbodies, ULV adulticide, barrier treatments applied to siding and foliage, or more.
For more information on midges, contact your professional aquatic services vendor.
by Diana Quigley, Education and Change Management Manager, Campbell Property Management
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational “Insurance Renewals” webinar with Paul Mack from Mack, Mack, & Waltz Insurance Group to discuss insurance increases and the state of the market.
by Ashley Dietz Gray, Marketing Director, Campbell Property Management