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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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Guest Restrictions and Screening Tenants and New Owners | May 29, 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 Emily E. Gannon, Esq.
 

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.

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HOA Financial Literacy and Transparency | May 28, 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.
 
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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HOA Meetings, Notices, Participation, Voting and Elections | May 27, 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 Alan Schwartzseid, 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 Board Member Certification | May 27, 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 attorneyAlan 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 Homeowners’ Association.
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Association Leadership: S7, E6 | Legislative Update and Community Association Q&A

Castle Group hosts Season 7, Episode 6 of Association Leadership: Q&A, Legislative Update and More

The webinar was moderated by Craig Vaughan, Castle Group, and includes  Jeff Rembaum, Esq. BCS and Alan Schwartzseid, Esq. BCS  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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HOA Record Keeping and Records Access | May 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.

Course led by attorney Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS.
 
A comprehensive view of a homeowners’ association’s and Community Association Manager’s (CAM’s) responsibility to obtain, maintain and allow access to official records, the obligation to create and upload documents to a website or other online forum and penalties applicable to CAMs and Board Members for violating the law.
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Importance of Updating the Documents of Your Association | Recorded May 6, 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.

Statutory changes and case law decisions greatly impact the interpretation, enforceability and legal effect of the governing documents of a community association. Antiquated documents can create liability exposure to the association and its members. Old provisions may hinder association operations, leaving community associations without the rights and remedies it needs to property govern the community. Learn about common pitfalls in older governing documents, specific provisions that are no longer legally enforceable and why updates are so crucial to successful association governance.

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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.