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Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words, or more subtle actions. In recent months, during the pandemic, you often saw cyber bullying, which can occur over emails, social media and digital platforms […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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I was recently reading one of our industry magazine and I came across an article about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities. One of the writers, Lallis A.C. Jackson, who is an AMS and PCAM wrote an article on Sense and Sensitivity. Now, more than ever, an influx of people from all over […]

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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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Rembaum’s Association Roundup In today’s instant world, email allows us to express our thoughts anytime, anywhere. So often, emails serve as a substitute for making phone calls. If a phone call is made from a board member to a manager, absent a deposition of either party or a contemporaneous note documenting the conversation, the content […]

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Hurricane season began on June 1. Has your community association taken some time to prepare? If not, here are some tips that will help you prepare your community association for this year’s hurricane season: Keep your Residents in the know – Regularly send your residents updates on the hurricane status. Make sure you post evacuation routes […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Effective May 3, 2021 at 4:06 P.M., Governor DeSantis, by way of Executive Order 21-102, suspended all remaining local government mandates and restrictions based on the COVID-19 State of Emergency. In short, this Order provides that all local government COVID-19 restrictions and mandates on individuals and businesses are hereby suspended. However, this Order does NOT […]

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Does your HOA have 500 units, 1000 units or 2000 units? How effective is your inspection process? Are tours completed in a routinely and timely manner? The reason this may not be happening is because the process is just too time consuming, and the manager is consistently putting it off in favor of less time-consuming […]

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Is you association considering the move from manual, paper-based accounts payable processes to an online accounts payable platform? Are you tired of having to rely on the post office, out-of-order office supplies, and growing stacks of paper records? If so, below are some reasons why it may be a great idea to switch to an […]

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Florida Association News Blog

How to Manage Bullying in your Association

Great Advice from a Condo Attorney – DO NOT be creative in charging tenants additional fees when moving in

Watch the Webinar: Fundamentals of Reserves CEU Webinar

Sense and Sensitivity

Security Services for your HOA or Condo: Considerations for Selection

Should Emails Between Board Members & Managers Be Considered Official Records Subject to Members Inspection?

Hurricane Season 2021: Is Your Community Association Ready?

Implications of Governor’s Newest Executive Order on Florida’s Community Associations

Smarter Violations in Your Large HOA

5 Reasons to Consider Switching to an Online Accounts Payable Platform

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