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Friday, July 31st, 2020 in Announcements, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Do you miss having the movie theater experience because of local cinema closures? Beyond Cinema, an Australian entertainment company, is bringing that experience back into your reach with a twist! Beyond Cinema has announced that they will be bringing their Floating Cinema to Miami from September 9th to the 13th. The cinema will host 12 […]
Thursday, July 9th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Hurricane, Property Maintenance, Safety, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Anticipating an active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, the Florida Community Association Law Firm of Katzman Chandler today released its annual “Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Guide for Community Associations” to help Florida communities protect their properties and safeguard community residents during what experts say will be a significantly more active storm season. The Hurricane Preparedness and […]
Monday, April 20th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Management, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN
When it’s time to hire your new Community Association Manager or CAM, there are lots of different opinions on what is important. Having been in business for over 50 years, Campbell has learned a lot about what is important when hiring Managers. We have looked back at our best hires and believe we have figured […]
Monday, January 6th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Management, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
In 2019 almost 1/40 new cars sold were electric vehicles (EVs). This amount is expected to almost double by 2022, with EVs representing 1/20 new cars sold, ultimately reaching 1/5 in a decade. This trend is creating a need for a new amenity at condominiums: EV charging stations. In Florida, condominium associations are required by law […]
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Management, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN
For those Condominiums and Homeowner associations with Bulk Agreements, January is a great time to again review your Bulk agreements. It’s likely the association’s greatest budgeted expense and with resident needs changing, increased Internet use and streaming, and with your snowbird board members in town, it’s probably one of the best times of the year […]
Monday, December 23rd, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Effective August 15, 2019, the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers changed the requirements for continuing education for license renewal. The number of hours required have been reduced from 20 to 15 hours each license period. The new requirements are: All community association manager licensees must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing […]
Friday, November 22nd, 2019 in Announcements, HOA, Uncategorized by FAN
Thursday, November 21st, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized by FAN
It is well known that termite infestation can bring severe damage to the wood in and around our homes and other structures. However, many people do not realize that certain kinds of termites start their colonies near trees not structures. One of these is the Asian subterranean termite, first found in South Florida in the early 2000’s. […]
Monday, November 4th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Uncategorized by FAN
Transfer fees are those fees an association may charge in connection with the sale or lease of a unit. There are significant differences between allowable transfer fees for homeowners’ associations as compared against condominium associations. When it comes to transfer fees for condominium associations, Florida law is patently clear – in no event may such […]
Monday, October 7th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Uncategorized by FAN
For some home buyers, financing the purchase of their new home can be a barrier to entry. Many home buyers need the benefit of an FHA backed loan for their lower interest rates. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA), a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has provided mortgage insurance on loans […]