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The owner of real property can end up paying twice when they pay their general contractor who, in turn, fails to pay the subcontractors and suppliers. However, this very real consequence can be avoided, too. While drafted to protect contractors and suppliers, Florida law also provides substantial protection in favor of the consumer (a.k.a, the […]

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As happens far too often, contractors bid on an improvement project, start the work, only to later walk off the job. The contractor might do this for one of many reasons: the job was not bid correctly, prices go up, the laborers demand more money, and anything else that leads the contractor to believe they […]

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Pat Brown is the President of The Hamptons, a homeowner association of 152 units that is one of the 25 villages of the Aberdeen Property Owners Association (POA) in Boynton Beach, Florida. Pat also serves on the Aberdeen POA Master Board which represents 1,400 acres of property that includes 2,418 homes and recreational facilities. Pat […]

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Mike DeCenzo is the President of The Corniche, a beachfront condominium association of 110 units on Singer Island, Florida. Originally from Massachusetts, where he attended college as well as medical school, Mike began his career as a Urologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. He remained there for 35 years until his retirement. During his career, Mike founded […]

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Although many boards have the required knowledge, level of commitment, and selfless attitude needed to handle things correctly, things do not always go smoothly. Even when the association has a management company, mistakes sometimes are made by board members, whom are the final decision makers. A lot of boards seem to face the same challenges in Florida […]

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Technology has developed rapidly over the last couple of years. New and improved products with the aim to make daily activities easier for us are constantly hitting the marketplace. New “smart” technology is being incorporated into our everyday lives, so much so that houses are now being made with it. SMART stands for “Self-Monitoring Analysis […]

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We all know that you need a license to be a CAM (Community Association Manager). A license is also required for most electrical, roofing and plumbing work as well. Myfloridalicense.com is a great source to learn more about what work requires and does not require a license. Here is a great chart with some examples. […]

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In case of you have not noticed, construction has been booming in South Florida for a while. Contractors are faced with labor shortages and their responses include: increased pay and job training programs. This article published in the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel on August 31, 2016 explains the situation in detail. This means that some of […]

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Each week, I receive a multitude of calls and e-mails from condominium association clients, and non-clients alike, regarding the condominium fire sprinkler retrofit requirements. The confusion arises because of a 2010 amendment to section 718.112 of the Florida Statutes which, prior to 2010, provided an opportunity to condominium associations whose condominium building was greater than […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Construction Progress Payments: The Hidden Trap

Your Association’s Contractor Walked Off The Job – Now What??

Your Association’s Contractor Walked Off The Job – Now What??

Meet the Director – Pat Brown

Meet the Director – Mike DeCenzo

The Top 10 Board Member Blunders

Are Smart Homes Becoming A Reality in Florida?

Do You Need a License for That?

Budget Tips: Labor Costs in South Florida are Increasing – 3 ways this might impact your budget.

Rembaum’s Association Roundup: The Condominium Fire Sprinkler Retrofit – A Continuing Saga

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