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Deconstructing the Construction Contract | A Plain English Explanation

Rembaum's Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS

If your community association has engaged the services of a contractor, engineer, architect, or other construction or design professional to perform a maintenance, repair, replacement, or capital improvement project, you know the process can be overwhelming. No matter the mad rush to execute the contract as soon as possible, when beginning such projects, no matter how big or small, the board needs to ensure the contract adequately protects the association. Even the smallest of projects can have unexpected, disastrous consequences. A few of the more common provisions which every board member should understand follow. [Read the Full Article]

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Don’t Want Your Association To Be The Next Rental Community? Then You Better Read This

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]

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Kaye Bender Rembaum returned to the CE Breakfast at Galuppi’s with Lisa A. Magill, Esq. Presenting 2021 Legal Update

May 5, 2021 | Lisa Magill, Esq., BCS represented Kaye Bender Rembaum at the Galuppi’s CE breakfast in Pompano, and was also the presenter for the day, instructing ‘2021 Legal Update’.

In the weeks to come, Kaye Bender Rembaum will present numerous resources, including webinars and seminars, covering the new, upcoming legislation that has already been signed into law, as well as legislation that is expected to be signed into law.

Be sure to check out our calendar for our upcoming events and activities.

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Implications of Governor’s Newest Executive Order on Florida’s Community Associations

Rembaum’s Association Roundup | Effective May 3, 2021 at 4:06 P.M., Governor DeSantis, by way of Executive Order 21-102, suspended all remaining local government mandates and restrictions based on the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

In short, this Order provides that all local government COVID-19 restrictions and mandates on individuals and businesses are hereby suspended.  However, this Order does NOT address private rules enacted by Florida’s community associations.

Remember that in order for a community association to use the statutory emergency powers, there must be a State of Emergency declared by the Governor. Therefore, since the Governor’s declared State of Emergency remains in effect through June 26, 2021, community association  boards of directors may still rely on the use of the statutory emergency powers. However, please remember that in order for a community association to use the statutory emergency powers there must be a nexus between the power being utilized and the actual conditions taking place at the association. In other words, a community association cannot just exercise the emergency powers  because it is convenient.  There should be a nexus.

Executive Order 21-102 can be viewed by clicking HERE.

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Emergency Order Extended | Omnibus Legislation Affecting Associations | CAM CE Breakfast Returns

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

Governor Extends Emergency Order

On April 27th, 2021, The Governor extended the State of Emergency through June 26, 2021. You can view the document filing HERE.

Omnibus Legislation Affecting Community Associations May Have Huge Impact

Senate Bill 630, which is referred to as this year’s community association omnibus bill because it contains so many changes to Chapters 718, 719, and 720 of the Florida Statutes, sailed through the Florida House and Senate. Presently, it is on the way to the Governor to sign into law. Once that happens, unless otherwise provided in the Bill, the legislation will take effect in July 1, 2021. While Kaye Bender Rembaum will be publishing summaries of all of the new laws, for those that cannot wait to read the Bill it can found by clicking https://hjq.a4f.myftpupload.com/links/.

In case you missed it, please check out [Read the Rest]

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Florida’s 40-Year Recertification Inspections & Process | April 22, 2021

AKAM is happy to host a continuing education course on 40-year recertification inspections with The Falcon Group and Kaye Bender Rembaum Attorneys At Law. Topics covered will include: – The recertification process – What should be inspected – Responsible parties – Parts of the submittal – Timing – Performing repairs Speakers will include: – Sinisa Kolar, P.E., The Falcon Group – Lisa Magill, Kaye Bender Rembaum – Doug Weinstein, AKAM

This seminar does not satisfy any state requirements for CAMs or Board Members, nor should it be considered as legal advice.