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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 […]
Monday, April 22nd, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, Legal, Management, Property Maintenance by FAN
The following message is from FACTSS.org, a Statewide Steering Committee of volunteers who are concerned Condominium Association leaders from every area of Florida. FACTSS is committed to protect condo owners’ right to opt out of expensive fire prevention systems. An opt-out right that is threatened by pending legislation that is being voted on this week. […]
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff, Vendors by FAN
The sixth 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. Online nominations were accepted and […]
Monday, December 10th, 2018 in Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, 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 […]
Monday, September 17th, 2018 in Announcements, Contracts, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff by FAN
Jackie Witt is the President of the Winston Trails Foundation Master Association, an HOA of 1,891 homes in Lake Worth, Florida. Jackie has been on the Board for a total of five years, and she has held the role of President for the past three years. She has also served as Vice President of the […]
Friday, August 17th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Staff by FAN
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 […]