Rembaum’s Association Roundup Few professions have more demands placed upon them than that of the Florida licensed community association manager (CAM). Depending on whom you ask, the CAM is the organizer, rules enforcer, keeper of secrets (meaning confidential and statutorily protected information not limited to the medical record of owners and attorney-client privileged information), best […]
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We recently held a 2022 Legal Update educational CEU webinar with Steven Braten from Rosenbaum PLLC to discuss recent legislation . The webinar covered: Senate Bill 72 COVID-19 Liability Shield Senate Bill 2006 COVID-19 Documentation Senate Bill 602 Business Organizations Senate Bill 56 Collection Letter Changes Senate Bill 630 Omnibus Community Association Bill and More! […]
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We recently polled our property managers at Campbell about their experience with committees; what are the challenges and what tips make them successful. Below is the feedback we received from our Campbell Property Managers, who average over 12 years’ experience in property management. The biggest challenges committees bring: It is difficult to get a consensus […]
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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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As COVID-19 restrictions have loosened on group gatherings, many are questioning the best way to continue holding board meetings. Holding the meetings virtually has increased participation from the community, but communities are eager to meet in person again. This has led many to ask the following: Is there a way to successfully host a meeting […]
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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 […]
Tags Association, Condo, Health, HOA, pest control, pesticides, Safety
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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