Jumping into the Present: Why Updating the Governing Documents of Your Association is Critically Important

• • For CAMS: Course #: 9630142 | Two IFM or OPP or ELE CEUs
  • For HOA Board Members: Two CEUs towards your annual requirement
  • Instructor: 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.

Complimentary enrollment HERE.

Check it out and register via the Broward Condo & HOA Expo Website HERE. Be sure to visit our Booth #203 . Attend our seminars! KBR will present:

JUMPING INTO THE PRESENT: WHY UPDATING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IS IMPORTANT - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE) | 9:00am - 10:00am

Instructor: Kaye Bender Rembaum. | 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.

LEGAL UPDATE 2026 - 2 CEUs (LU) | 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Instructor: Michael S. Bender, Esq., BCS | Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect managers and their communities.

• For CAMS: Course # 9632184 | One (1) CEU in OPP (Credit Renewal pending) | Provider is Telecom National Consulting Group)

Instructors: Steven Lowie and Nick Romer (Telecom National Consulting Group). Kerstin Henze, Esq. (Kaye Bender Rembaum) will provide legal insight.

Learn about how bulk communication agreements impact community association budgeting, as well as how not to leave money on the table with regards to bulk contract negotiation.

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• For CAMS: Course #: 9630142 | HR/ELE CEU
• For HOA Board Members: One CEU towards your annual requirement
• Note: In order to receive credit you must arrive on time and attend the entire session.

Instructors: Charles Nix, Esq. & Alan Schwartzseid, Esq. BCS.  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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Check it out and register via the Tampa Bay Condo & HOA Expo Website HERE. Visit us at Booth 313. Attend our seminars! KBR will present:

JUMPING INTO THE PRESENT: WHY UPDATING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IS IMPORTANT - 1 CEU (OPP/ELE) | 9:30am - 10:30am

Instructor: Kerstin Henze, Esq. | 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.

LEGAL UPDATE 2025 - 2 CEUs (LU) | 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Instructor: Kerstin Henze, Esq., | Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect managers and their communities.

One (1) Legal CEU for Condominium Board Members.
Instructor: Kerstin Henze, Esq.

This course will provide new and experienced Condominium Board Members with the latest legislative updates affecting their Florida Condominium Associations.

Important, please read:

• Note 1: On webinar day you must arrive on time and attend in full. Partial attendance will not result in receipt of a certificate.
• Note 2: The DBPR Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes requires that all Board Members who attend must conduct their own webinar registration and, on the day of the webinar, log in/join in on their own, with their own unique link (or phone in information) provided by Zoom. This must take place even if you watch with other people. This assures you will appear on the attendance sheet, providing proof of attendance.
• Note 3: This is a course for Board Members of an Condominium Association. If you are a Board Member for a Homeowners' (HOA) or a Cooperative, this class will NOT satisfy your state CEU requirement.

Enroll Free Here.

Note: If you register, be sure to read all of the notes at the top of the registration page. Register HERE.

Join Kaye Bender Rembaum attorneys Kerstin Henze and Alan Schwartzseid, BCS for this Condominium Board Member Certification Course. Co-hosted by Empire Management.

Note that this is not a Board Member CEU, and it is the 4-hour Certification session.

This Condo board certification course has been updated to include items from legislation that went into effect July 1, 2025. Board members will receive 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.

South Florida Expo Website

Visit us at Booth 122. Attend our seminar! KBR will present:

JUMPING INTO THE PRESENT: WHY UPDATING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IS IMPORTANT – 1 CEU (OPP/ELE) 9:00am-10:00am
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.

2026 LEGAL UPDATE – 2 CEU (LU) 2:30pm-4:30pm
Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect managers and their communities.

Orlando Expo Website

Visit us at Booth 208. Attend our seminar! KBR will present:

JUMPING INTO THE PRESENT: WHY UPDATING YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IS IMPORTANT – 1 CEU (OPP/ELE) 9:00am-10:00am
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.

2026 LEGAL UPDATE – 2 CEU (LU) 2:30pm-4:30pm
Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect managers and their communities.

Each taught by Alan Schwartzseid, Esq. BCS

One (1) Legal CEU for Condominium Board Members.
Instructor: Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS

This course will provide new and experienced Condominium Board Members with the latest legislative updates affecting their Florida Condominium Associations.

Important, please read:

• Note 1: On webinar day you must arrive on time and attend in full. Partial attendance will not result in receipt of a certificate.
• Note 2: The DBPR Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes requires that all Board Members who attend must conduct their own webinar registration and, on the day of the webinar, log in/join in on their own, with their own unique link (or phone in information) provided by Zoom. This must take place even if you watch with other people. This assures you will appear on the attendance sheet, providing proof of attendance.
• Note 3: This is a course for Board Members of an Condominium Association. If you are a Board Member for a Homeowners' (HOA) or a Cooperative, this class will NOT satisfy your state CEU requirement.

Enroll Free Here.