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Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Property Maintenance, Safety, Staff by FAN
The number of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased exponentially here in South Florida and in the country. Here are basic steps to protect yourself from Coronavirus in the workplace: Click here to view this infographic in Spanish.
Thursday, March 26th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Vendors by FAN
The emergency nature of the Coronavirus outbreak remains in a state of flux. New information, protocols and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) are being provided. Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to reiterate on Sunday morning news shows “things will get worse before they get better.” In an effort to shock some sense into […]
Monday, March 23rd, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety by FAN
The President of the United States has now declared a National Emergency to combat the coronavirus outbreak. On March 10, 2020, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency to likewise combat the coronavirus outbreak in Florida. A number of private and public organizations have suspended large gatherings to implement the social distancing recommendations of the […]
Friday, March 6th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN
The 7th annual Florida Community Association Journal’s Readers’ Choice Award winners have been announced! The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards give communities and board members an opportunity to select their favorite service providers. These prestigious awards recognize service providers that offer superior service and demonstrate a commitment to the success of their communities. For the 7th year in […]
Thursday, November 21st, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized by FAN
It is well known that termite infestation can bring severe damage to the wood in and around our homes and other structures. However, many people do not realize that certain kinds of termites start their colonies near trees not structures. One of these is the Asian subterranean termite, first found in South Florida in the early 2000’s. […]
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 in Condo, Construction, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
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 […]
Thursday, July 18th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Legal, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN
A good reason why society provides for prevailing party attorney fees and costs is to make a potential plaintiff think twice before filing a lawsuit. Imagine being able to sue your adversary in court without worry that if you lose you will NOT have to pay prevailing party attorney fees and costs to the other […]
Monday, July 8th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety by FAN
The Washington Post recently released an article regarding the consequences of the increasing green iguana population in South Florida. The green iguana is native to large parts of Central America, eastern Caribbean islands, and parts of South America. This invasive species was first reported to be inhabiting South Florida in the 1960’s. An invasive species […]
Monday, June 10th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN
Campbell Property Management has opened their sixth office in Port St. Lucie, Florida. They have built a strong presence in Port St. Lucie over the past few years. This local office will better accommodate the needs of the homeowner and condominium associations that Campbell manages in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Some of […]
Monday, May 20th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Vendors by FAN
South Florida is a region where seasonal rains fall over flat lands that offer little drainage. It is imperative that associations understand their stormwater systems and that ongoing maintenance of drainage systems is performed for flood prevention and compliance. Some counties and local water control districts require licensing and renewal of the permits for the […]