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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Self Management, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an “Insurance Increases” educational webinar with Damian McFadden from USI Insurance to discuss recent increases in association insurance costs. The webinar covered: Association Insurance Basics State of the Market Update What to Expect for 2022 What Can be Done to Reduce Rates How to communicate and plan for increases and More! Click […]
Monday, October 18th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Rembaum’s Association Roundup There’s news once again reporting food and product supply shortages are on the horizon, if not already here, due to what can only be described as a logistics disaster. This morning’s news reported that there are thousands of shipping crates snarled in a logistical nightmare waiting to be off loaded with no […]
Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Uncategorized by FAN
We recently held a 2022 Legal Update educational CEU webinar with Steven Braten from Rosenbaum PLLC to discuss recent legislation . The webinar covered: Senate Bill 72 COVID-19 Liability Shield Senate Bill 2006 COVID-19 Documentation Senate Bill 602 Business Organizations Senate Bill 56 Collection Letter Changes Senate Bill 630 Omnibus Community Association Bill and More! […]
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Uncategorized by FAN
We recently held a “2022 Legal Update” educational webinar with Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss recent legislation. The webinar covered: Senate Bill 602: Business Organizations Senate Bill 56: Assessment Notices Senate Bill 630: Community Associations Senate Bill 1966: Department of Business and Professional Regulation and More! Click here to watch the webinar […]
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Reserve Studies, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
There are many things to consider when preparing for budget season. Here are some steps that may assist your Board in the process: Don’t delay – Start the process as early as possible so that you don’t miss items that could significantly impact your budget. Now is the perfect time to start preparations if your […]
Friday, July 23rd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Uncategorized by FAN
Rembaum’s Association Roundup Florida has created an abundance of legislation governing homeowners’ and condominium associations. You would think that, by now, laws affecting both types of communities would have more parity than they actually do. (Please note that that commercial condominiums are not addressed in this article.) Perhaps the most appreciative difference between a homeowners […]
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Self Management, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
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 […]
Thursday, July 15th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Legal, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN
The laws in Florida have been clearly crafted to try and prevent condominium associations from taking excessive and unnecessary fees from new residents. There has been a large increase of class action lawsuits filed against Condominium Associations claiming that elevator use fees are illegal transfer fees. The lawsuits seek damages on behalf of hundreds and […]
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss what a reserve study is and how such studies are used during an association’s budget planning process. The webinar covered: A review of the Florida Statutes pertaining to reserves Best practices for budgeting Plus, more! Click here to watch the […]
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
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 […]