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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Few professions have more demands placed upon them than that of the Florida licensed community association manager (CAM). Depending on whom you ask, the CAM is the organizer, rules enforcer, keeper of secrets (meaning confidential and statutorily protected information not limited to the medical record of owners and attorney-client privileged information), best […]

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We recently polled our property managers at Campbell about their experience with committees; what are the challenges and what tips make them successful. Below is the feedback we received from our Campbell Property Managers, who average over 12 years’ experience in property management. The biggest challenges committees bring: It is difficult to get a consensus […]

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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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A recent update to the State of Florida Elevator Code requires that all existing elevators “must be in compliance with part 3.10.12 of ASME A17.3-2015, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators by December 31, 2023”. Simply put, beginning January 1, 2024, all elevators must have a door-lock monitoring (DLM) system which keeps the elevator […]

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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 […]

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We recently held an educational webinar with Michael Kassower from Frank Weinberg Black and Ben Messerschmidt from EPIC Forensics & Engineering to answer your questions on condo repair and restoration projects. The webinar covered: Reserve Studies 40 Year Inspections Planning and Funding Projects Concrete Deterioration & Restoration and More! Click here to watch the webinar […]

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Our recent article titled “Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums” by Dan Tiernan was featured in the recent issue of the Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ). Each month, the Florida Community Association Professionals (FCAP) releases FLCAJ. This magazine contains news and features articles dealing with areas of interest to managers and board members and has […]

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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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Florida Association News Blog

It’s the Manager’s Fault…Or Is It?

Manager’s Wisdom: How to Make Committees Work for Your Association

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

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

Important Update & Deadline to State of Florida Elevator Code

Budget Season Approaching: Is Your Board Ready?

Watch the Webinar: Condo Repair & Restoration Webinar

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Article Featured in Florida Community Association Journal

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

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