Many insurance carriers are taking a very hard look at roofs due to all the roof claims that followed Hurricane Irma in 2017. Insurance carriers are not taking risks on “questionable roofs.” As technology advances, so too has the inspection process for carriers. However, that does not necessarily result in greater efficiency with regards to […]
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We recently held an “Insurance Increases” educational webinar with Paul Mack from Mack, Mack, & Waltz Insurance Group 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 […]
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There is a lot to consider when choosing a pest control company or even keeping a pest control company. The vendor needs to accommodate the needs and ensure the health and safety of all parties, whether they are elderly, children, individuals with certain respiratory or immune disorders, allergies, etc. If you allow pets in your […]
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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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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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We recently held an educational webinar with Seth Bernstein and Luis Lavandeira from Gerstle, Rosen & Goldenberg to discuss what to expect during an audit. The webinar covered: What is an Association Audit and who needs one? Pre-Audit Procedures Audit Procedures –How is an audit conducted? How to review an Audit? Click here to watch […]
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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 […]
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