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1200 Park Central Blvd. S., Pompano Bch, FL 33064
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
Offices in Miami-Dade (by appointment)
Reach any office: 800.974.0680

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HOA Meetings, Notices, Participation, Voting and Elections | May 1, 2026

*Read Before Viewing* | This recorded video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state certification requirements for Board Members, NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Course led by attorney Peter C. Mollengarden, Esq. BCS 
 
This course will cover the types of meetings held by Homeowners’ Associations such as meetings of the board of directors, membership meetings (including the annual meeting) and special meetings, explaining notice requirements for each type of meeting and member participation rights, member rights to petition for a special meeting, and voting thresholds/timelines for various actions.
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HOA Financial Literacy and Transparency | May 1, 2026

*Read Before Viewing* | This recorded video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state certification requirements for Board Members, NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Course led by attorney Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS 
 
A comprehensive view of the statutory requirements for financial operations and financial transparency. At the end of the course the students will be able to demonstrate (a) their obligations to maintain and allow access to financial records, (b) year-end financial reporting requirements, (c) restrictions against use of debit cards and criminal penalties for improper use, (d) requirements to furnish parcel owners with an accounting upon request, (e) budgeting and collection of assessments, (f) criminal penalties for kickbacks and other wrongful acts, and (g) conflict disclosures.
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Funding Construction Projects – Loans, Assessments and Reserves | April 30, 2026

*Read Before Viewing* | This recorded video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state certification requirements for Board Members, NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Course led by attorney Kerstin Henze, Esq. 
 
Learn about the process of funding construction projects. The primary focus of the program is to review the different sources of funds that may be available to address construction projects and the procedures to be followed to properly utilize those sources of funds. Attendees will learn tips to avoid pitfalls when planning for large projects.
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Condominium Board Member Certification | April 22, 2026

*Read Before Viewing* | This recorded video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state certification requirements for Board Members, NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Course led by attorneys Kerstin Henze, Esq. and Alan Schwartzseid, Esq. BCS. 
 
A comprehensive education of the statutory requirements and responsibilities that each volunteer must know to more effectively serve on the Board of Directors of a Condominium Association.
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HOA Board Member Certification | April 17, 2026

*Read Before Viewing* | This recorded video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state certification requirements for Board Members, NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Course led by attorneys Peter C. Mollengarden, Esq. BCS and Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS. 
 
A comprehensive education of the statutory requirements and responsibilities that each volunteer must know to more effectively serve on the Board of Directors of a Homeowners’ Association.
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Condo Association Board Member CEU and Legal Update | Recorded April 15, 2026

*Read Before Viewing* | This recorded video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state certification requirements for Board Members, NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Recorded on April 15, 2026. Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS led this 2026 Legal Update presentation.

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Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder, or Is It?

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

Legal Considerations in Association Landscaping Decisions

It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of community landscaping. Among the many benefits of residing within a community association is the expectation of consistently maintained and harmonious landscaping throughout the property. But, when does a change in common area/element landscaping become a material alteration requiring a vote of the membership?

As a general rule for a Florida condominium association, pursuant to §718.113 Fla. Stat., material alterations or substantial additions to condominium common elements require approval by 75 percent of total voting interests unless the declaration of condominium dictates a different procedure. But, as applied to a Florida homeowners’ association, the outcome is diametrically opposed because material alteration decisions are left to the board unless otherwise required by the governing documents.

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