July 2014 - Florida Association News Blog

This week’s word is Reserve Study. A reserve study is a study of the association’s reserve account requirements which identifies the major components for which the association has maintenance responsibility and their probable remaining useful life. It estimates the cost for the components and the total contribution necessary to finance those costs. The purpose of […]

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This is the post-session report on residential housing law changes from the 2014 Legislative Session. The Governor has taken final action on the measures, and the appropriate Session Law number follows the summary on each bill. The full texts of each enrolled bill, as well as applicable legislative staff reports, are available on the legislative […]

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Do you have a funny picture or story to share? Email it to marketing@campbellproperty.com. If we use your picture, we will give you a $25 Publix gift certificate! This is an ongoing series where we will showcase a fun, innovative or creative item or idea that is relevant to community associations. These fun posts will […]

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The word this week is common area. Common Area(s) – The improved real property shared by the members of an association. The common areas typically include, but are not limited to, landscaped areas, driveways, clubhouse, hallways, pools and elevators. What is NOT a common area? The owner’s property. In a condo, anything inside the drywall, […]

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Randy W. Skiles is the President of Ocean’s Edge Condominium Association, a beach front, hi-rise condo community with 40 units located in Singer Island, Florida. Originally from Oklahoma, Randy and his wife Nancy (originally from New York) lived in Ohio, where they raised their children before moving to Florida. In 2001, Randy and his wife […]

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A board member snapped this photo. The community put up these dog waste receptacles to make it easier for residents to pick up after their dogs. This is just plain ridiculous. It may be time for them to invest in Poo Prints! Do you have a crazy picture or story to share? Email it to […]

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The word this week is Estoppel. Generic legal definition that you should IGNORE: A legal principle that bars a party from denying or alleging a certain fact owing to that party’s previous conduct, allegation, or denial. Layman’s description (not a legal description) of what estoppel means in a condo or homeowners association: an estoppel certificate […]

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During one of Campbell’s recent Manager’s Meetings we had our managers break into small groups and discuss some important “How to” topics in property management. One of those topics was “How to Run an Effective Board Meeting.” Below is a synopsis of the prevailing opinions of our best managers. This will be an ongoing series, […]

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This story is adapted from Condo Living Magazine’s “Tales From the Condo Zone.” A president of a condo board tells the story of a “condo within a condo.” It seems an immigrant family from Hong Kong purchased a unit in a row-housing style townhome. At first, he says, it was just the nuclear family: mom, […]

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This week’s word is concrete restoration; the repair of deteriorated concrete and rusted reinforced steel to return the structure back to its original specifications and condition. The areas that are most severely damaged in condominiums and require the most restoration are typically balconies and elevated decks, e.g. parking garages. The damage is caused by moisture intrusion […]

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Florida Association News Blog

What is that Word Wednesdays – Reserve Study

2014 Legislative Session Report on Community Association Issues

Fun Fridays – Board Candidate

Word of the Week – Common Area

Meet the Director – Randy W. Skiles

Fun Fridays – So Close!

Word of the Week: Estoppel – Why it costs money to figure out how much money you might owe

Manager’s Wisdom – 9 Steps to an Effective Board Meeting

Fun Fridays – Tales From the Condo Zone

Word of the Week: Concrete Restoration – and why the cost can crush your condo budget

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