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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
Attorney Allison L. Hertz, from our Palm Beach Gardens office, returns to answer some of the questions submitted by our audience during the October 28, 2021 webinar, covering Community Association Elections.
Note: This video is for informational purposes only. Watching this video does not constitute legal advice, nor does it provide certifications and credits.
Rembaum’s Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS
Many community associations throughout Florida struggle to deal with the increase in overnight and short-term rentals caused by the proliferation of online websites such as VRBO and Airbnb. As such, many communities fear being turned into “rental communities,” especially with so many large corporations buying homes in the South Florida area for the express purpose of renting them. These transient rentals can present nuisance and safety issues and can easily change the composition of your community. The good news, however, is that there are steps your association can take to help protect the community from becoming the next transient rental community by having the necessary language in the declaration of restrictions, as further discussed below.
There are two types of restrictions which work together to help achieve this goal. First, corporate (or business entity) ownership must be fully addressed. Second, specific criteria for approval of purchasers, tenants, and occupants residing in the community for longer than 30 days (or such other time period) must be adopted. Finally, a brief discussion regarding the applicability… [Read the Rest]
This webinar covers the essentials of condominium board membership, and is updated regularly to remain current with legislative amendments to Florida’s Condominium Act. Danielle M. Brennan, Esq., BCS is the instructor.
Note: This video is for informational purposes only. Watching this video does not constitute legal advice, nor does it provide certifications and credits.
Rembaum’s Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS
Few professions have more demands placed upon them than that of the Florida licensed community association manager (CAM). Depending on whom you ask, the CAM is the organizer, rules enforcer, keeper of secrets (meaning confidential and statutorily protected information not limited to the medical record of owners and attorney-client privileged information), best friend, the “bad guy” (a frequent misconstruction), and the first person in the line of fire when things go wrong; in other words, the one who takes all the blame and gets little credit when things go right.
When things at the association go wrong, what comment is most likely heard? “It’s the manager’s fault!” But, is it? Unless the manager failed to carry out a lawful directive from the board, breached a management contract provision, or violated a Florida statute, then in all likelihood, the manager has no culpability. CAMs are licensed by the State of Florida pursuant to Part VIII of Chapter 468 of the Florida Statutes, and there are statutory standards by which CAMs must conduct themselves.
Pursuant to §468.4334, Florida Statutes, “[a] community association manager or a community association management firm is deemed to act as agent on behalf of a community association as principal within the scope of authority authorized by a written contract or [Read the Rest]
Just in time for the 2021 budget season, join attorney Allison L. Hertz for a one-hour webinar discussing budget and reserve laws for condominiums and homeowners associations. The discussion will include operating and reserve budget planning, funding and approvals, new statutory budget requirements resulting from the 2021 Legislative Session and other emerging budgetary and reserve funding issues. The webinar will also discuss the basics of special assessments, from planning to adoption.
**Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.
Campbell Property Management recently held a “2022 Legal Update” educational webinar with Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss recent legislation. The webinar covered:
**Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. You will not receive CEU credits for watching the recording. Credits were issued only to those that attended the course.
**Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. You will not receive CEU credits for watching the recording. Credits were issued only to those that attended the course.
This webinar 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.
The Castle Group hosts this special edition of Association Leadership, which will focus on Building Maintenance Best Practices, Structural Repairs and 40/50 Year Re-certifications. This is part 2 of this topic.
Moderator is Craig Vaughan (The Castle Group). Our panelists include KBR attorneys Jeffrey A. Rembaum and Michael S. Bender. Special guest panelist, Tim Marshall, P.E. of A.T. Designs, will also be on hand. Mr. Marshall is a professional engineer with over 25-years of experience with condominium restoration.
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