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“What to Do When a Vendor Damages Association Property,” FCAP Managers Report

08.26.2020

Service providers often cause property damage in community associations. Imagine a furniture delivery driver in a rush to make his next appointment, clipping your community’s security gate and taking a portion of it down the road, or a garbage truck leaking hydraulic fluid on your community roadways, leaving permanent stains. […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride” – FCAP Managers Report

08.03.2020

“Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride: Practical Considerations for Condominium Boards Regulating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations” On July 10, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced over $8 million of the state’s budget this year will be dedicated to strengthening Florida’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The intent of what Gov. DeSantis described as […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Budgets” – FCAP Managers Report

07.01.2020

With budget season approaching, Florida community associations must consider their capital expenditures and long-term maintenance needs. Community associations set aside a portion of their budgets for capital expenses and deferred maintenance, frequently referred to as “reserves.” The reserves are for expenses that do not occur on a regular basis and […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Managing Common Housing Under the Threat of COVID-19” – FCAP Managers Report

03.11.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Managers are on the front lines of many challenging issues for private residential communities but managing a pandemic is uncharted territory for most. With the number of cases of COVID-19 increasing in Florida and the fact that Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency, proactive community association management professionals […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Disaster Recovery

“Avoiding Election Pitfalls” – FCAP Managers Report

01.03.2020

Avoiding Election Pitfalls Many condominium associations are gearing up for, or in the midst of, election season, which presents challenges and questions regarding the election process. Condominium elections that fail to follow the procedures outlined in the Condominium Act, Florida Administrative Code, and the association’s governing documents can result in […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement