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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! Disclaimer: This video is for […]

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A closed board meeting is closed to all members and includes only the board members and those that the board has invited, such as an attorney or an employee. Most community association meetings are open to all members, but the board can meet without the members for two reasons: personnel issues or legal matters. Click […]

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Speeding within communities is a dangerous concern for most HOAs. This is especially true for large communities consisting of long, wide roads that may tempt some drivers to hammer down on the gas pedal. This speeding concern became a critical issue that a large, gated HOA decided to act upon. The Board of Directors felt […]

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We recently held an educational webinar called “9 Steps To An Effective Board Meeting” with Dan Tiernan from Campbell Property Management to discuss 9 practices to adopt for effectively running board meetings. The webinar covered: Submitted questions by attendees regarding: Board meeting agendas Disruptive owners Non-agenda items Zoom meetings by Ashley Dietz Gray, Marketing Director, Campbell […]

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We recently held an educational webinar called “Tree Trimming: Get Your Questions Answered” with Shawn Kay and Jodie Spalding from Complete Property Maintenance to discuss tree trimming practices. The webinar covered: Reasons for trimming or pruning Types of pruning and pruning terms How to prune What not to do when pruning and more! by Ashley […]

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We recently held an educational webinar called “Lake Erosion – What you need to know” with Ryan Leeds and Casey Cittadino from Sox Erosion Solutions to discuss Lake erosion and maintenance. The webinar covered: Definition of lake erosion How lake erosion happens and its risks What can be done to prevent lake erosion How to […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup While living in a gated community can add peace of mind for the residents who live behind the gates, there are many important considerations for the association when crafting rules and regulations regarding who may and who may not be permitted to enter the community. In today’s gated communities, there are three […]

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Did you know that Florida law authorizes a party who owns or leases property, including condo associations, or their authorized representatives, to tow a vehicle off the premises if it’s parked there without permission (think decal, pass, etc.). However, there must be prominent notices on the premises indicating its tow away zones prior to any […]

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We recently held an “Insurance Increases” educational webinar with Damian McFadden from USI Insurance 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 increases and More! Click […]

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Do you have questions or need clarification regarding your Association’s Insurance? Insurance can be a complicated subject and entails a unique vendor relationship. Here are some commonly asked questions about Association insurance: What insurance must an association carry? Can they be Self Insured? What is the role of the Insurance Agent? How is Association Insurance […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Watch the Webinar: Fundamentals of Reserves CEU Webinar

When can we have closed board meetings?

A Case Study in Ending Speeding in Community Associations

Watch the Webinar: “9 Steps To An Effective Board Meeting”

Watch the Webinar: “Tree Trimming: Get Your Questions Answered”

Watch the Webinar: Lake Erosion “What You Need to Know”

Securing Your Gated Community | Exactly Who Is Allowed In?

Parking, Ticketing and Towing Laws in Florida

Watch the Webinar: Insurance Increases

Association Insurance Basics

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