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“Don’t Forget Reserves!” – FLCAJ Magazine

08.05.2020
Lilliana M. Farinas-Sabogal

As budgeting season approaches, community associations must once again grapple with the continuing issues of reserves. Under ordinary circumstances, reserve funding increases the amount owners need to contribute to the association every month, since reserves are required above and beyond the association’s operating expenses. In light of the recent economic […]

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

“Community Association Boards Completely Overlook the Significance of Who Is Serving as the Association’s Registered Agent.” – SFPMA

08.04.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Far too many community association boards completely overlook the significance of who is serving as the association’s registered agent. I’ve found associations whose registered agent is a former board member who is either deceased or who has moved away or a former law firm or lawyer who no longer represents […]

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

“Law Change for “55 and Over” Communities” – News-Press

08.03.2020
Joseph E. Adams

Q: We heard a rumor that our “55+ Park” is no longer required to register with the state. Is this true? (D.R., via e-mail) A: Yes. Effective July 1, 2020, Section 760.29(4) of Florida Statutes was amended to delete the requirement that “housing for older persons communities,” often called “55 […]

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

“Lessons We’re Learning from COVID-19” – FLCAJ Magazine

07.28.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

The COVID-19 pandemic has rewritten the operational script for many industries, including the community association industry. As with most of life’s challenges, we are acquiring take-away lessons that will help us adapt even more quickly the next time a curveball heads our way. The following lessons our boards, residents, and […]

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