Installing Personal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums

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 […]

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Should You De-bulk your Community Alarm Services in your HOA? The Start of the New Year is a Great Time to Review Your Bulk Alarm, Cable and Internet Agreements.

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 […]

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New CEU Requirements For Licensed Community Association Managers

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 […]

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Fun Fridays: Kid’s Birdhouse Contest – a fun idea for family friendly HOAs

Friday, November 22nd, 2019 in Announcements, HOA, Uncategorized by FAN

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Termite Threat: Taking Preventative Measures

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. […]

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Statutory Limitation on Condominium Transfer Fees – A Reminder that the Limit is the Limit

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 […]

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New Rules For FHA Financing – What Board Members Need To Know

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 […]

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You Get What You Pay For – Assistance Animal Application Packages

Friday, October 4th, 2019 in Condo, HOA, Legal, Pets, Service Animals, Uncategorized by FAN

The complaint heard often from condominium and HOA board members is in regard to the influx of assistance animals in their “no pet” or pet restricted communities. Few other topics within the body of community association law cause more consternation then the application of the Federal, State and local Fair Housing laws. In fact, one […]

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Homeowners – are you prepared for Hurricane Dorian?

Thursday, August 29th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Safety, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN

If you own a home in South Florida, you should be preparing for the worst-case scenario regarding Hurricane Dorian.  It may not impact your property, but you need to assume it will. The Board Members and Staff at Campbell managed properties will do everything in their power to keep your community and property safe in the […]

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Your Association’s Contractor Walked Off The Job – Now What??

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 […]

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