We recently held a “2022 Legal Update” educational webinar with Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss recent legislation. The webinar covered: Senate Bill 602: Business Organizations Senate Bill 56: Assessment Notices Senate Bill 630: Community Associations Senate Bill 1966: Department of Business and Professional Regulation and More! Click here to watch the webinar […]
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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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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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Welcome to Florida! And, by the way, it’s HURRICANE SEASON again! NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has predicted another above-normal hurricane season for 2021. Florida is in a high-risk flooding area due to the frequency of storms and the proximity to large bodies of lake water and/or the ocean. Insurance is difficult to […]
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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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What immediately comes to mind when someone says “Bedbug Infestation?” After the first shiver down your spine from just the words, your next thought is probably “What am I going to do now?” Bedbugs are a worldwide problem, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. Most people don’t even realize they have brought bedbugs into their […]
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