Important Update & Deadline to State of Florida Elevator Code

Monday, August 30th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Management, Reserve Studies, Safety, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

A recent update to the State of Florida Elevator Code requires that all existing elevators “must be in compliance with part 3.10.12 of ASME A17.3-2015, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators by December 31, 2023”. Simply put, beginning January 1, 2024, all elevators must have a door-lock monitoring (DLM) system which keeps the elevator […]

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Budget Season Approaching: Is Your Board Ready?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Reserve Studies, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

There are many things to consider when preparing for budget season. Here are some steps that may assist your Board in the process: Don’t delay – Start the process as early as possible so that you don’t miss items that could significantly impact your budget. Now is the perfect time to start preparations if your […]

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Watch the Webinar: Condo Repair & Restoration Webinar

Thursday, August 19th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, Health, Reserve Studies, Safety, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

We recently held an educational webinar with Michael Kassower from Frank Weinberg Black and Ben Messerschmidt from EPIC Forensics & Engineering to answer your questions on condo repair and restoration projects. The webinar covered: Reserve Studies 40 Year Inspections Planning and Funding Projects Concrete Deterioration & Restoration and More! Click here to watch the webinar […]

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Article Featured in Florida Community Association Journal

Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Our recent article titled “Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums” by Dan Tiernan was featured in the recent issue of the Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ). Each month, the Florida Community Association Professionals (FCAP) releases FLCAJ. This magazine contains news and features articles dealing with areas of interest to managers and board members and has […]

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Flood Insurance

Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Health, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Uncategorized by FAN

Welcome to Florida! And, by the way, it’s HURRICANE SEASON again! NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has predicted another above-normal hurricane season for 2021. Florida is in a high-risk flooding area due to the frequency of storms and the proximity to large bodies of lake water and/or the ocean. Insurance is difficult to […]

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Watch the Webinar: What to Expect During an Audit

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

We recently held an educational webinar with Seth Bernstein and Luis Lavandeira from Gerstle, Rosen & Goldenberg to discuss what to expect during an audit. The webinar covered: What is an Association Audit and who needs one? Pre-Audit Procedures Audit Procedures –How is an audit conducted? How to review an Audit? Click here to watch […]

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Bedbug Infestations

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Safety, Uncategorized by FAN

What immediately comes to mind when someone says “Bedbug Infestation?” After the first shiver down your spine from just the words, your next thought is probably “What am I going to do now?” Bedbugs are a worldwide problem, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. Most people don’t even realize they have brought bedbugs into their […]

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