Electric vehicles are becoming extremely popular. It is projected that by 2028, there will be over 3 million electric vehicles in the U.S. Many condo board members wonder what this means for them. In Florida, condo associations are required by law to accommodate an owner’s request to enable EV charging; however, the cost for this […]
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It is not uncommon for boards to try to keep assessments down especially during times like COVID-19. One way that a board can accomplish the “appearance” of keeping assessments down while still covering the day-to-day expenses is to waive or underfund the reserves. At the time, waiving or underfunding reserves may not seem like a […]
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Cypress Head, a Homeowners Association in Parkland, with over 450 homes has, and always will be considered a high-end community with an understated elegance. In recent years, the Board of Directors have elected to renovate many of the amenities to bring them up to date. One of the amenities that was not up to par […]
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Do you find that your Association constantly has unexpected repair or replacement costs that you don’t have money budgeted for? If so, it may be a good idea for your Board to look into having a reserve study done for your community. I recently spoke with Will Simons, RS, President of the Florida office for […]
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Maintaining and contributing to Reserve funds is specifically designated within the Florida Statutes as a means of planning and preparing financially for maintenance, repair, and replacement of common area assets in a community association. Separate from an association’s Operating account, Reserve accounts are to be used for specific types of expenses, and not co-mingled with […]
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Do’s: Hire a comprehensive Project Manager – It is worth the investment since you should not attempt to manage a project without consultation. Define the scope of work – It is important to have a plan, including a budget and a timeline before beginning the renovation. You do not want to proceed haphazardly. Know your […]
Tags Boynton Beach, Clubhouse, Condo, Coral Lakes, dos and donts, Florida, HOA, modernization, remodel, Renovation, Tips
Architectural styles and interior design, like fashion and apparel, are heavily influenced by the attitudes and current trends of the period in which they are developed. Like any trend, or fad, those design styles generally become go out of style and are looked to be replaced with something more contemporary. Seagate Towers Condominium came across […]
Tags 55+, Condo, Condominium, Construction, Delray Beach, Design, Florida, Interior Renovation, Project, Seagate Towers, Vendor
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 […]
Tags Construction, Contractors, Florida Condo, Florida HOA, Payments, Rembaum Association Roundup, Vendors
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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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 […]
Tags Construction, Contractors, Contracts, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Improvement Project, Legal, Rembaum Association Roundup