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9121 N. Military Trail, Ste. 200, Palm Bch Gdns, FL 33410
855 E SR 434., Suite 2209, Winter Springs (Orlando area), FL 32708
1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 409, Tampa, FL 33607
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HOA Board Member Certification | May 24, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Presented and Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum Instructor: Alan Schwartzseid, Esq.

This webinar covers the essentials of HOA board membership. In addition, when viewed/attended live, this webinar satisfies Florida’s requirement for new HOA board members. It also serves as an excellent refresher course.

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MIR and SIRS: The Legal Requirements | May 9, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Presented by True Property Inspections. Course provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum, instructed by Alan Schwartzseid, Esq.

Alan Schwartzseid, Esq., of Kaye Bender Rembaum, and Jim Ilardi of True Property Inspections shared what communities can expect as they complete these new requirements. Attendees learned about:

    • The legal requirements
    • What has changed (and what to watch for) since SIRS & MIR were first implemented
    • Real stories of completed SIRS & MIR inspections demonstrating how your community can navigate them efficiently and effectively.
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Why Is This Special Assessment Different from All Others and the Need for a Legislative Fix

Rembaum’s Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS | Visit HERE

Not too long ago a condominium association foreclosed its assessment lien against a deceased unit owner and the sole heir. With the statutory prerequisites completed, including the recordation of the lien, the association commenced its foreclosure lawsuit. Ultimately, due to the failure of the defendants to respond, a final summary judgment in favor of the association was ordered, This judgment also included two special assessments that were properly levied by the association and remained unpaid. Here is where things begin to get interesting.

The special assessments were levied by the association after the lien was recorded and after the association commenced its foreclosure lawsuit. Therefore, the special assessments were not specifically referenced in the lien or in the foreclosure complaint because they were adopted after the lien was recorded and after the foreclosure action commenced. It is important to note that Section 718.116 (5)(b), Fla. Stat., provides the following, in pertinent part:

Read the rest at Rembaum’s Association Roundup…Click Here

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Condo Board Member Certification | Apr. 30, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Presented by Sentry Management | Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum Instructor: Alan Schwartzseid, Esq.

This webinar covers the essentials of Condominium board membership, and is updated regularly to remain current with Florida legislative amendments. In addition, when viewed/attended live, this webinar satisfies Florida’s requirement for new condominium board members. It also serves as an excellent refresher course.

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HOA Board Member Certification | Apr. 26, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Presented by Sentry Management | Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum Instructor: Alan Schwartzseid, Esq.

This webinar covers the essentials of HOA board membership, and is updated regularly to remain current with Florida legislative amendments. In addition, when viewed/attended live, this webinar satisfies Florida’s requirement for new HOA board members. It also serves as an excellent refresher course.

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Association Leadership: Season 5, Episode 6 | April 17, 2024

Castle Group hosts Season 5, Episode 6 of Association Leadership: Florida Legislative Update. The webinar was moderated by Craig Vaughan, Castle Group CFO. He will be joined by Michael S. Bender, Esq, BCS and Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq. BCS, each of Kaye Bender Rembaum.

Note: Viewing this video will not satisfy any Florida State requirement for CAMs or Board Members. This is strictly informational and for review.

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Guest Restrictions and Screening Tenants & New Owners | April 16, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Instructor was Kerstin Henze, Esq. This webinar recording addresses the authority to review and approve tenants and owners, including issues related to transfer fees/security deposits, potential “good cause” to deny an applicant, restricting guest occupancy, and common pitfalls in the “screening” process.

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Covenant Enforcement for HOAs and Condos | April 11, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Presented and hosted by Castle Group. Instructor: Alan Schwartzseid, Esq. (Kaye Bender Rembaum; course provider)

Provides new and experienced Board members with information on the importance of timely and uniformly enforcing the covenants. Participants in this class will learn about common restrictions to enforce, and possible enforcement issues that arise due to the lack of uniform and/or timely enforcement. They will also learn the basics of enforcement options, including the statutory process to levy a monetary fine, to suspend the ability of a person to use the common areas, as well as suspending voting rights. Participants will also be provided with guidance on the formal dispute resolution process when a covenant violation occurs, including, as applicable, mediation, arbitration, and legal action being filed in State Court.