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Very recently, more and more condominium and homeowner associations find themselves as potential defendants in Federal Fair Housing Act (the “FHA”) discrimination litigation due to the association’s website. It is alleged that the failure to make the website easily accessible to those with visual impairments or who are blind is discriminatory. In short, the FHA […]

Tags Disabilities, Discrimination, FHA, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Website 1 Comment

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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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 […]

Tags Federal Housing Authority, FHA approval, FHA Financing, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Rembaum Association Roundup 2 Comments

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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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 […]

Tags Dorian, Florida Condominium Act, Florida HOA, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness for Condos, Hurricane Preparedness for HOAs, Safety, Storm 4 Comments

Owners living in pet restricted communities are becoming increasingly frustrated when they see other owners walking a dog or taking their dog to the pool. While it may feel like these owners are “breaking” the rules it is important to remind our frustrated owners that community associations are considered housing providers under the Federal Fair […]

Tags assistance animals, Emotional Support Animals, Federal Fair Housing Act, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Pet restrictions, Reasonable accommodations, Service Animal No Comments »

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 […]

Tags Construction, Contractor, Contracts, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Improvement Project, Legal, Rembaum Association Roundup No Comments »

South Florida is a region where seasonal rains fall over flat lands that offer little drainage. It is imperative that associations understand their stormwater systems and that ongoing maintenance of drainage systems is performed for flood prevention and compliance. Some counties and local water control districts require licensing and renewal of the permits for the […]

Tags drainage systems, Flood prevention, Florida HOA, Stormwater, Stormwater systems 1 Comment

Thanks to all of the Board Members who attended The Campbell Community Appreciation Event on April 16, 2019 at The Fort Lauderdale Marriott North. Nearly 300 Board members from Broward County enjoyed a Mini Vendor Trade Show, education and entertainment during a cocktail hour. A big thank you to all of our sponsors: Mack Mack […]

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There are two constants every summer in South Florida: high temperatures and hurricane season. As Floridians know, hurricanes can cause some serious damage to our landscapes if preventative measures aren’t taken. It is the responsibility of the Board and Property Manager to prepare a community’s landscaping to mitigate any possible damages. The following are some […]

Tags Complete Property Maintenance, CPM, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Hurricane Season, Hurricane season 2019, Preparing your Florida community association for a hurricane, Preparing your landscaping for hurricane season, Storm 2 Comments

Florida Association News Blog

The Lurking Danger of Association Websites; Accusations of Discrimination

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

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

You Get What You Pay For – Assistance Animal Application Packages

Homeowners – are you prepared for Hurricane Dorian?

Staying Out of the “Dog House” – How to Handle Reasonable Accommodation Requests Under the Fair Housing Act

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

Understanding Stormwater Systems

The Campbell Community Appreciation Event in Broward County – April 16, 2019

Preparing Your Community Association’s Landscaping for Hurricane Season

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