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Your lakes and ponds have many different functions and vary from community to community. For the most part, they collect sediment and flowing water during rainstorms, operate as fishing spots, and serve as beautiful ecosystems to enjoy year round. But when they are unmanaged, they can have physical and chemical imbalances that affect the lifespan […]

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Many insurance carriers are taking a very hard look at roofs due to all the roof claims that followed Hurricane Irma in 2017. Insurance carriers are not taking risks on “questionable roofs.” As technology advances, so too has the inspection process for carriers. However, that does not necessarily result in greater efficiency with regards to […]

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The FLCAJ (Florida Community Association Journal) Readers’ Choice Awards give communities and board members an opportunity to select their favorite service providers. These prestigious awards recognize service providers who serve the community association industry and excel in proficiency, reliability, fairness, and integrity. Campbell Property Management has been voted South Florida’s highest rated community association management […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Just after midnight on Thursday, June 24, 2021, tragedy struck Surfside, Florida, when 55 of 136 units of the 12-story Champlain Towers South Condominium tragically crumbled to the ground. Just prior, a sleepless sixth floor owner notices a two-finger-wide separation in her drywall and, fearing the worst, scrambles downstairs as the building […]

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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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We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss three major topics regarding reserve accounts in Community Associations. The webinar covered these major topics: The first section answers the philosophical question of “Why Have Reserves?” by examining the pros and cons of Associations with well‐funded Reserve accounts. The second […]

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Below is a great message from The Beach Condominium Association of Boca Raton and Highland Beach (BCA). This is an “Association of Condo Associations” in South Palm Beach for condos on or near the beach. The President of the BCA, Emily Gentile graciously agreed to let us share her letter to her member Associations, which […]

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Do you have questions on how to keep your waterfront hi-rise condominium safe? We recently held an educational webinar with Evan Swaysland from Swaysland Professional Engineering Consultants and Michael Bianchini from Carousel Development & Restoration. The webinar covered: The typical concrete deterioration process for South Florida Corrosion of rebar Dealing with deteriorated concrete when it […]

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The recent condo collapse in Surfside has left many condo residents with questions and concerns. Below is a sample response to residents of a hi-rise condo. Dear Owners & Residents of Del Boca Vista, What happened last week to the condo building in Miami was devastating. I’m certain it leaves all of us with a […]

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Community security is not a one-size-fits-all solution. What works for a high-rise, may not meet the needs of a garden style condo or a PUD, HOA or POA. Surveying residents about their security needs, desires and goals is a great way to gauge the community’s thoughts on the subject to get you started with the […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Lake Management Tips

Could Your Association’s Insurance Policy be Cancelled due to the Roof?

FLCAJ 9th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

The Champlain Towers South Condominium Collapse | Initial Interim Lessons Learned From This Tragedy

Watch the Webinar: What to Expect During an Audit

Watch the Webinar: Reserve Funding Methodologies CEU Webinar

BCA: Steps to Securing Your Hi-Rise Condo

Is Your Waterfront Hi-Rise Safe? – Watch the Webinar

Hi-Rise Building Response to Miami Condo Collapse

Security Services for your HOA or Condo: Considerations for Selection

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