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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Florida has created an abundance of legislation governing homeowners’ and condominium associations. You would think that, by now, laws affecting both types of communities would have more parity than they actually do. (Please note that that commercial condominiums are not addressed in this article.) Perhaps the most appreciative difference between a homeowners […]

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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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Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words, or more subtle actions. In recent months, during the pandemic, you often saw cyber bullying, which can occur over emails, social media and digital platforms […]

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We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss what a reserve study is and how such studies are used during an association’s budget planning process. The webinar covered: A review of the Florida Statutes pertaining to reserves Best practices for budgeting Plus, more! Click here to watch the […]

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I was recently reading one of our industry magazine and I came across an article about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities. One of the writers, Lallis A.C. Jackson, who is an AMS and PCAM wrote an article on Sense and Sensitivity. Now, more than ever, an influx of people from all over […]

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We recently held an educational webinar with Michael Kassower from Frank Weinberg Black regarding the State of Emergency expiration on June 26. Find out what this means for your community association by watching the recording of the webinar. The webinar covered: How restrictive you can/should be at this point given there is no State of […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Robert Kaye, Managing member of Kaye Bender Rembaum, recently wrote an informative and telling article explaining the new collection procedures mandated to be in effect July 1, as a result of the 2021 legislation. Every board member, manager, and developer needs to be aware of these important changes. ———————————– The Florida Legislature […]

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Community security is not a one-size-fits-all solution. What works for a high-rise, may not meet the needs of a garden style condo or a PUD, HOA or POA. Surveying residents about their security needs, desires and goals is a great way to gauge the community’s thoughts on the subject to get you started with the […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup In today’s instant world, email allows us to express our thoughts anytime, anywhere. So often, emails serve as a substitute for making phone calls. If a phone call is made from a board member to a manager, absent a deposition of either party or a contemporaneous note documenting the conversation, the content […]

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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 […]

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Florida Association News Blog

The Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Differences Between Homeowners and Condominium Associations

Watch the Webinar: Reserve Funding Methodologies CEU Webinar

How to Manage Bullying in your Association

Watch the Webinar: Fundamentals of Reserves CEU Webinar

Sense and Sensitivity

Watch the Webinar: COVID Re-Opening: The State of Emergency Expired

New Requirements for Collection of Delinquent Assessments

Security Services for your HOA or Condo: Considerations for Selection

Should Emails Between Board Members & Managers Be Considered Official Records Subject to Members Inspection?

Golf Carts and Your Community

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