Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Milestone Inspections: 1. What is a Milestone Inspection? a. Florida has now imposed a state-wide structural inspection program for condominium and cooperative associations three (3) stories or more in height, defined as a “milestone inspection.” 2. Who is responsible for complying? a. Community association managers […] The post Florida Milestone Inspections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies: 1. Who must complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study? a. Must be completed for buildings three (3) stories or higher in height every ten years and completed by December 31, 2024, for associations existing on or before July 1, 2022, which […] The post Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies – FAQs appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

We recently held an educational “Condo Inspection & Insurance Legislation Webinar: Discussion about SB 4D and SB 2D” webinar featuring Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum and Paul Mack from Assured Partners of Florida to discuss the impact of SB 4D and SB 2D on community associations. by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management The post Watch the Webinar: Condo Inspection & Insurance Legislation Webinar: Discussion about SB 4D and SB 2D appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

Rembaum’s Association Roundup Imagine: the association has just informed you it is set to begin a massive concrete restoration project. As part of the project, the contractor will need access to the rebar beneath the concrete slab connected to (or in legalese, “appurtenant to”) your unit’s balcony. To access the balcony slab, the contractor will have […] The post Who Repairs the Incidental Damages Caused by the Association? appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

Most condos and homeowners’ associations prepared their 2022 budgets in the fall of 2021. At that time, the expectation was for 3-4% inflation in 2022. Unfortunately, we are now dealing with CPI inflation of 8.6% in 2022 and real inflation in South Florida feels even higher. Even if you included 5% contingency in your budget, there is a […] The post Can your association pay all its bills during the 2022 inflation storm? appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

It’s no doubt that global sea levels have been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. The Ocean Service estimates that in most areas, the rise is about one-eighth inch annually – a rate that barely noticeable from year to year, even for long-term coastal communities. However, that slow […] The post Rising Sea Levels Mean a Greater Likelihood of Flooding appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

Parking is one of the most common “hot topics” that community associations face, particularly with those communities that were built with insufficient parking facilities. Parking problems range from unauthorized vehicles to non-conforming vehicles and/or vehicles parked in prohibited areas.  As an alternative to towing, many Associations are considering immobilization, also known as boot or booting, […] The post Can We Give Them the boot? A Community Association’s Guide To Towing and Booting in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

In a swift move during a Special Session, the Florida Legislature introduced and then unanimously passed legislation to reform Florida’s Condominium and Cooperative Acts (the “Acts”). Governor DeSantis convened the Special Session for an entirely different purpose – to address the growing property and casualty insurance crisis in Florida. Lawmakers, stinging from criticism for not […] The post The Special Legislative Session Brings Some Major Changes For Florida Condominiums and Cooperatives appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

The Present: These days, we are driven and focused on data and media consumption. The fiber optic technology continues to strengthen and the need for gigabit speeds becomes more and more evident. It is important to engage with a telecommunication service provider that specializes in community associations offering bulk discounted rates. The Future -FTTH: (Fiber […] The post Tips to Consider in Preparing Your Community Association for a Fiber Network: The Present & the Future of the Internet and TV appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more

We recently held an educational “Painting Projects Planning Process” webinar with Rudy Forjan from Benjamin Moore to discuss planning for any upcoming painting projects. by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management The post Watch the Webinar: Painting Projects Planning Process appeared first on Florida Association News Blog ..read more