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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Safety, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN
Golf carts are increasingly being used for short-distance trips in communities as an alternative to the family car. They share common element roads with other motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and animals, creating the potential for liability for an Association. You may be facing questions about whether to allow golf carts on your roads and how […]
Friday, May 7th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Self Management, Uncategorized by FAN
Being on the Board of a Condominium or Homeowners Association is not an easy task, and oftentimes is a thankless job. Whether you are a new member of your board, or an existing member, it is always a great idea to revisit some best practices. We have looked back at some very successful board members […]
Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Safety, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN
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 […]
Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Landscaping, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized by FAN
Super termites are leaving decades-old trees gutted and vulnerable, as reported by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. These newly arrived Formosan and Asian subterranean termites are hollowing out decades-old canopies and making them vulnerable to high winds. This puts a greater risk of normally wind resistant trees, such as oaks, compromised and at greater risk […]
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Uncategorized by FAN
Rembaum’s Association Roundup Welcome to Rembaum’s Association Roundup’s 2021 legislative preview. The 2021 legislative session began on March 2 and ends April 30. Not only are all of the Bills discussed below subject to multiple changes, whether any of the Bills discussed below will become the law of the land remains to be seen. Unless […]
Friday, March 12th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
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 […]
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Self Management, Uncategorized by FAN
Rembaum’s Association Roundup Without exception, the affirmative defense of “selective enforcement” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the entire body of community association law. How often have you heard something like this: “The board has not enforced the fence height limitation, so it cannot enforce any other architectural rules”? Simply put, nothing could […]
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Electronic voting, once properly implemented can be used for any item to be voted on by the owners: Elections Amendments/Document Changes Waiving of Fully Funded Reserves Material Alterations Electronic votes count towards a quorum. Is your community interested in implementing electronic voting? Watch our recent Electronic Voting Webinar to learn more about the process and […]
Monday, March 1st, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Electric vehicles are becoming extremely popular. It is projected that by 2028, there will be over 3 million electric vehicles in the U.S. Many condo board members wonder what this means for them. In Florida, condo associations are required by law to accommodate an owner’s request to enable EV charging; however, the cost for this […]
Thursday, February 25th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Safety, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
One of the most difficult challenges community associations have dealt with since the COVID-19 outbreak has been how do we conduct our Annual Meeting safely? Boards have wondered if they can hold their Annual Meeting virtually. Can they tell homeowners they cannot attend the Annual Meeting in person? To alleviate some of the confusion and […]