1200 Park Central Blvd. South, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
855 E SR 434., Suite 2209, Winter Springs (Orlando area), FL 32708
1211 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 409 Tampa, FL 33607
Offices in Miami-Dade (by appointment)
Reach any office: 800.974.0680

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

Corporate Transparency Act – An Update

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

A recent update from the United States Department of Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) provides an extension of time to comply with the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act for the initial reporting deadlines but there are strict requirements regarding the applicability of the extension as discussed below.

FinCen, on October 29, 2024, extended the initial reporting deadlines to July 1, 2025, for associations in counties affected by Hurricane Milton where

      1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is available; and
      2. IRS tax filing deadlines have been extended.

Associations in the following counties are subject to the extension:

Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putman, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Volusia.

Please click on the button link below to read the FinCen bulletin.

Condominium Board Member Certification | Nov. 13, 2024

Important* Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Instructors (Course Provider): Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS and Andrew B. Black, Esq. BCS (KBR Legal); Co-host: RealManage Family of Brands

 

Updating Your Governing Documents | Nov. 6, 2024

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*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Learn how changing outdated rules, ambiguous information, and vague rights in governing documents can impact your association for the better! Instructed by Kerstin Henze, Esq. of the Firm’s Tampa location. Co-hosted by Castle Group.

Comply & Conduct: New Condo SIRS Requirements | Recorded October 16, 2024

**Important** Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.

Hosted by Rafael Aquino (Affinity Management) and special guest speaker Lisa Magill, this session will guide condo board members and property managers through the complexities of SIRS compliance and reserve funding under Florida’s updated legislation.

We will address key concerns that many associations are currently facing. For example, do SIRS reserve funds need to be kept separate from non-SIRS reserves? What happens if your SIRS report mandates a special assessment in the first year—can you pay that alongside mandatory reserves? With this being the final year to vote to waive reserves, what should you do if your SIRS report arrives late? Can you vote to waive reserves before you receive the report? Additionally, we will explore whether associations can opt for a special assessment to fund reserves instead of raising regular maintenance fees, especially in today’s challenging market. There’s also been talk of a potential special legislative session—does that mean you can delay action on SIRS compliance? This session will provide the clarity and strategies you need to navigate these new rules, ensuring your association is compliant and well-prepared for the future.

Updating Your Governing Documents | Recorded Sept. 20, 2024

*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Learn how changing outdated rules, ambiguous information, and vague rights in governing documents can impact your association for the better! Instructed by Kerstin Henze, Esq. of the Firm’s Tampa location.

Condo Board Member Certification | Recorded Sept. 19, 2024

*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

This is a recording of the new for 2024/2025 Condominium Board Member Certification Course. Instructors: Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. and Andrew B. Black, Esq., each of whom are Board Certified Specialists in Condominium and Planned Development Law.

Importance of Updating the Governing Documents | Recorded Sept. 11, 2024

*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Hosted by ACE (Association Community Education). Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum. Instructed by Emily E. Gannon, Esq. of the Firm’s Pompano Beach location.

Learn how changing outdated rules, ambiguous information, and vague rights in governing documents can impact your association for the better!

Covenant Enforceability for HOAs and Condominiums | Recorded Sept. 10, 2024

*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Hosted by GRS Community Management. Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum. Instructed by Alan Schwartzseid, Esq. BCS of the Firm’s Winter Springs (Orlando-area) location.

The importance of timely and uniformly enforcing the covenants, learning about common restrictions to enforce, and possible enforcement issues that arise due to the lack of uniform and/or timely enforcement. Also learn the basics of enforcement options, including the statutory process to levy a monetary fine, to suspend the ability of a person to use the common areas, as well as suspending voting rights. Participants will also be provided with guidance on the formal dispute resolution process when a covenant violation occurs, including, as applicable, mediation, arbitration, and legal action being filed in State Court.

Navigating the FFHA: Assistance Animal or Pet? | Recorded Aug. 23, 2024

*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Hosted by GRS Community Management. Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum. Instructed by Danielle M. Brennan, Esq. BCS of the Firm’s Palm Beach Gardens location.

Learn about the HUD regulations and Florida Legislation pertaining to assistance animals, as well as common issues concerning assistance animals and addressing requests by residents for reasonable accommodations.

Importance of Updating Your Governing Documents | Recorded Aug. 22, 2024

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

*Important Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new 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.*

Hosted by Trident Management. Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum. Instructed by Emily E. Gannon, Esq. of the Firm’s Pompano Beach location.

Learn how changing outdated rules, ambiguous information, and vague rights in governing documents can impact your association for the better! Upon completing this course, attendees will understand: *The hierarchy of Governing Documents; *Amendment procedures & Owner/mortgagee consent requirements; *Impacts that “bad” language in the governing documents can have on substantive issues like on collections, maintenance of common elements, and more.