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Flood Preparation & Finding the right companies is Key for your Properties

Flood Preparation & Finding the right companies is Key for your Properties

Flood Preparation is Key & Finding the Right Companies to help

The United States federal government has financial incentives for municipalities which implement flood preparation systems, but the policies must be in line with FEMA guidelines. Towns with programs in place for flood management also can provide incentives to individuals to get reduced flood insurance rates. Many community governments already have programs in place, but these plans and programs must be updated, reviewed and enforced to match FEMA’s updates.

Your community may not be able to prevent floods, but with proper preparation and a plan your condo and hoa can be prepared for any problems. Accurate weather information is paramount to flood preparation. Your emergency management crews and first responders may benefit from weather tracking systems that send out alerts by email, text, and push notifications to keep everyone up-to-date with accurate information. During an ongoing severe weather event, you may need to call on professional for support. A flood might be an overwhelming occurrence, but you can do a lot in advance to keep your community safe.

 

Floods can overwhelm communities in just a matter of minutes. By being proactive, your community can reduce flood risks. Here are six ways your town can be prepared:

1. Encourage residents to be prepared for a flood

FEMA has a great brochure that outlines steps each family should take before flood season to stay safe during flooding. This brochure also offers property management ideas for individuals. Every home should know their flood risk and know how to stay informed about flood information.

2. Have an emergency plan that outlines procedures for every department and agency during a flood

Establish a chain of command for management operations. In high-risk areas, it’s a good idea to practice for emergency operations before a real flood occurs. Maintain infrastructure that presents flood risks. As required by the State of Florida Your greatest asset can be your community website! Let all of your community owners know to keep an eye out for flooding and have a way for them to inform you the Board and Management Company in the event of a problem.

3. Maintain infrastructure that presents flood risks

Take care of small stream crossing or culverts where floods might be more common. Keep your Storm Drains and Pipes clear of debris, and make sure your drainage systems are working properly , and Please watch for changes in the course of water in the community and take action when necessary.

4. Watch water flow during rainfall, especially on hard surfaces

Roads and parking lots actually speed water flow, which can be quite dangerous. Make sure water can flow into drainage systems adequately without causing damage. Encourage residents to reduce runoff by implementing rain gardens or other green systems.

5. Discourage construction in flood hazard areas…

or at least comply with floodplain development standards. Check flood insurance rate maps before planning any development.

6. Develop a mitigation plan to take steps now to prepare for future floods

One key element of this plan can be is alerts to residents to the potential of heavy rainfall and damaging winds to allow them to prepare and get to safer ground.

To learn more about protecting your community from flooding and severe weather, contact us for more information about weather solutions from our members ready to help. We can set you up with a member company that matches the weather needs of your community and the goals of your Condo and HOA.

 

 

FIND PUBLIC ADJUSTERS FOR WATER DAMAGE CLAIMS FOR YOUR COMMUNITIES

It is extremely important that a method be established as soon as possible after the loss, to resolve this aspect of the claim.  Members, with its years of experience will assist you with these important decisions. Search our Directory for top companies Roofing, Adjusters, Law Firms /Storm Damage, Restoration Companies, and many more.

SFPMA – Members Directory ( http://Find-a-Service.com ) 

Sarasohn & Company –  Public Adjusters

In order to properly adjust any claim for damage to a structure, it is important to prepare a detailed repair estimate.  Sarasohn & Company will do that on your behalf.  Whenever necessary, we will employ the services of architects, engineers, contractors and other independent experts at no additional cost to you.

561-368-5000

Stellar Public Adjusting Services

Our qualified public adjusters are here to assist and direct you throughout the insurance claim process. We make sure that your claim is properly assessed and documented to obtain the maximum claim settlement you rightfully deserve.

305-710-7922

 

You can also find out more on our Storm Damage Claims Pages for your properties

FIND PLUMBERS, PIPE REPAIR AND STORM DRAIN CLEANING AND REPAIR COMPANIES READY TO HELP!

below are a few of our members to call for flooding help in Florida.

BROTHERS BACKFLOW SPECIALISTS

Broward: Ph. 954.382.2099 | Dade: Ph. 305.267.3992

Brothers Backflow Specialists is state licensed and insured in the plumbing and gas industry. Our technicians specialize in plumbing, backflows, propane, natural gas, medical gas and water restoration including everything from installing gas lines, testing backflows and repairing broken plumbing pipes. We provide services for commercial, residential, industrial & farm properties from Monroe to West Palm Beach County as well as backflow services in Orlando, Florida. Brothers Backflow Specialists is here to serve you 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and no job is too big or too small.

 

Pipe Restoration Solutions

561-602-8660 Pipe Inspection, Pipe Cleaning, Pipe Lining and Pipe Replacement Company

When PRS looks at a project we want to ensure we are putting the “right” solution to the problem at hand.  Every project has its unique needs based on overall job scope, site conditions, project timeframes and difficulty level. At Pipe Restoration Solutions, we have found that when high-quality material and creativity comes together something special happens… Projects are completed with excellence and above expectation; Long term relationships are built; Problems are permanently solved.

 

GreenTeam Service Corp

(954) 210-4100 The elite in our industry “Exceptional Service, No Exceptions” We are dedicated to achieving and maintaining consistent innovation, integrity and unparalleled professionalism as well as customer service.

GreenTeam is an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality of service, to multiple vertical markets. The company performs Plumbing and Electrical services in South Florida. GreenTeam clients include but are not limited to: Class A Office buildings, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, Hotels and Resorts, Condo Associations, industrial warehouses, and residential. Our mission statement is simple, Exceptional Service, No Exceptions.

 

Glentronics – PHCC Pro Series Pumps

Call Jerry Morris at 800-991-0466 # 119

Glentronics is a manufacturer of several consumer products including sump pumps, battery backup sump pumps, water alarms and plant lights.

Our goal is to create products that solve the needs of our customers. We believe in designing high quality products that the homeowners, Building Engineers, and Facilities can rely on.

Glentronics Inc (manufacturer of Basement Watchdog and PHCC Pro Series Pumps) is a family run business and our goal is to take care of every customer just like they are family. Through innovation and dedication, we have led the way in Water Alarms, Battery Back Up Sump Pumps, AC Sump Pumps, Sewage Pumps and Combination Pumps.

 

It’s important to know when flood season occurs in your community so you can be prepared personally and civically.

Flooding is a serious event that can cause fatalities and serious injuries to people who are trapped or swept away by the high waters. Flooding can also:

  • Disrupt transportation routes
  • Disrupt utility services
  • Pollute drinking water supplies
  • Cause erosion, damaged roads, bridges, levees, and buildings
  • Create landslides or mudslides
  • Cause thousands of dollars of damage to homes

Take the time to search for other companies like

ROOF REPAIR,  LEGAL PROPERTY DAMAGE ATTORNEYS, AND ENGINEERS TO COME AND INSPECT YOUR BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES

 

Find Members ready to help with Management, Business and Maintenance for your properties.

Property Maintenance is an integral part of managing the day to day operations for every type of property. First impressions are sometimes the only impression a potential tenant or owner has of a property. We pride ourselves on maintaining a Florida Directory of Companies that work with Property Management, Condo and HOA properties throughout the State of Florida.

Find-A-Service – Our Branded Page for our Members Directory on SFPMA.  Search the Many Categories and Find Top Companies that work with Florida’s Property Management Industry

 

 

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Raleigh’s First Citizens Bank will buy Silicon Valley Bank

Raleigh’s First Citizens Bank will buy Silicon Valley Bank

Raleigh’s First Citizens Bank is buying most of Silicon Valley Bank, the tech-focused financial institution which collapsed earlier this month. First Citizens will acquire all deposits and loans of the former Silicon Valley Bank in exchange for company stock worth up to $500 million, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced Sunday.

The FDIC had controlled Silicon Valley Bank since it failed following a bank run on March 10. In the agreement, all Silicon Valley depositors will automatically transfer to First Citizens, and on Monday, the 17 former Silicon Valley branches will open as First Citizens Bank locations.

“First Citizens has a proud history of growing organically and through strategic acquisitions that build our core capabilities in a careful and deliberate manner,” First Citizens CEO Frank Holding Jr. said in a statement Monday. “This transaction leverages our solid foundation to add significant scale, geographic diversity, compelling digital capabilities and most importantly, meaningful solutions for customers throughout their lifecycle.” Holding added the deal will “accelerate” the company’s expansion goals in California and the Northeast. First Citizens and the FDIC entered a loss-share agreement which ensures both parties will share in the potential recovery and losses on loans, the government and bank announced.

“We welcome the news, which comes at no cost to taxpayers,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “The banking system is safe,” Jean-Pierre added. “Americans can be confident, and we have seen deposits stabilize at regional banks throughout the country, and in some cases outflows have modestly reversed. What we have done these past 14 days has worked.” The FDIC had given bidders until Friday night to make offers for Silicon Valley Bank.

WHAT IS FIRST CITIZENS BANK?

According to a Federal Reserve database, First Citizens was the 30th largest bank in the country by consolidated assets at the end of last year. It operates 582 branches and offices nationwide, 60% of which were in North Carolina or South Carolina.

It is the Carolinas’ fourth largest bank, behind Bank of America, Truist, and Wells Fargo, and employs more than 2,000 in the Triangle area, according to Wake County Economic Development.

First Citizens was founded in Johnston County in 1898, and for most of the past century, it’s been helmed by three generations of the Holding family.

The company’s headquarters are in the North Hills neighborhood of Raleigh. Silicon Valley isn’t the first major purchase First Citizens has made in recent years.

In January 2022, its parent company First Citizens BancShares purchased New York-based CIT Group for approximately $2.2 billion. According to First Citizens spokesperson Angela English, First Citizens has bought more than 20 FDIC-backed banks since 2009.

In its purchase of Silicon Valley, First Citizens will take on $110 billion in assets, $56 billion in deposits, and $72 billion in loans, the company said Monday. During an investor call Monday, Holding recognized his bank “is not well known for expertise in the digital innovation economy.” In the industry, First Citizens has been viewed as a more traditional bank, far from the profile of Silicon Valley Bank, which geared its services toward early-stage technology startups. But Holding pointed out “our home market in Raleigh” is a leader in innovation.

“We are committed to continuing to help innovators, enterprises, and investors move bold ideas forward,” he said. “This acquisition positions First Citizens to support that growth both for Silicon Valley’s markets and right here in our own backyard in the Research Triangle Park by combining First Citizens’ traditional relationship banking, creativity and ability with the strengths, relationships, and expertise of legacy SVB.”

Exciting news in the banking industry as First Citizens Bank announced its acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank. This comes on the heels of First Citizens BancShares’ purchase of CIT Group in January 2022 for roughly $2.2 billion. The acquisition of CIT included Community Association Bank (CAB), a major player in the community association banking space, which has since been re-branded as part of First Citizens Bank. This move further solidifies First Citizens Bank’s position as a leading financial institution.

 

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Florida Legislature Considering Bills Proposing Changes to Condo Safety Reforms, Construction Defect Lawsuits

Florida Legislature Considering Bills Proposing Changes to Condo Safety Reforms, Construction Defect Lawsuits

Florida Legislature Considering Bills Proposing Changes to Condo Safety Reforms, Construction Defect Lawsuits

As the 2023 Florida legislative session gets underway, there are several bills impacting associations and real estate

Senate Bill 154 and House Bill 1395

Perhaps the most important of these are Senate Bill 154 and House Bill 1395, which deal with issues such as inspections and condominium association financial reserves that were addressed in the condo safety reform law that was passed last May with the adoption of Senate Bill 4D during a special legislative session. Under the new law, inspections are required for buildings that have been occupied for 30 years — or 25 years if they are within three miles of a coastline. After these initial inspections, the buildings will have to go through the process again every 10 years.

Flalegislature-300x169If adopted, the new bills could result in changes to the time by which buildings, including those within three miles of a coastline, will have to be inspected. The two bills include different timeframes by which the initial milestone inspection may have to be performed (e.g., SB 154 triggering all such inspections at 30 years with discretion for local officials and authorities having jurisdiction to compel some at 25 years depending on “local circumstances, including environmental conditions such proximity to salt water”; or HB 1395 requiring the initial inspections at 25 years for all buildings regardless of proximity to salt water).

 

SB 154 also includes provisions that would allow local officials to extend inspection deadlines if building owners have entered into contracts with architects or engineers but the inspections cannot be finished in time.

HB 1395 further proposes to increase the types of professionals that may perform phase 1 of the milestone inspections from architects and engineers to also include general contractors licensed under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, with at least five years of experience in building/constructing threshold buildings, or as a building code administrator or licensed building code inspector.

The bills also include changes to portions of the statutes governing the financial reserves studies and requirements that were implemented under last year’s law. Some of the changes provided in SB 154 include clarification as to which building components must be included as part of the required reserve funding. It would also allow reserve studies to “recommend that reserves do not need to be maintained for any item for which an estimate of useful life and an estimate of replacement cost or deferred maintenance expense cannot be determined.” The bill’s sponsor says that provision could apply to building foundations.

HB 1395 includes different proposed changes pertaining to the structural integrity reserve items, such as providing for modified deadlines to the December 31, 2024, deadline established under last year’s reforms.

These are just a sampling of the various changes being considered by the legislature this session. As is usually the case with the legislative process, the provisions of SB 154 and HB 1395 will likely undergo various changes and may become mirror images of each other via lawmakers’ negotiations resulting in a final version that may be voted into law. Condominium association stakeholders should keep an eye on these bills given that their adoption by the legislature could surely result in significant changes to the monumental laws adopted last year affecting condominium associations in Florida.

House Bill 85

The legislature is also considering changes to the state’s statute of repose for construction defect lawsuits, which is used to determine how long a party has to file a claim for latent construction defects after a structure or improvement has been completed.

Currently, the state’s 10-year period of repose starts to run from the latest of these four events: 1) the date of actual possession by the owner, 2) the date of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, 3) the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, or 4) the date of completion of the contract or termination of the contract between the professional engineer, registered architect, or licensed contractor and his or her employer. After the 10-year period expires, a claim for latent defects can no longer be brought.

If adopted, House Bill 85 would revise the triggering events for the period of repose for suits brought for latent construction defects to the earliest of: 1) the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy, 2) the date of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, 3) or the date of issuance of a certificate of completion, or 4) the date of abandonment if construction is not completed.

The repose period would start to run seven years from the earliest of the foregoing four events. These changes, if adopted, could have significant changes to the time frame within which an association may assert a claim against parties responsible for construction defects.

As the legislative session unfolds and reaches its conclusion on May 5th, our firm’s attorneys will continue to monitor these and other bills impacting the state’s community associations and real estate industry.

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What’s in your walls? Floors? Ceilings? Do you know? by James Terry of GreenTeam | Building Services

What’s in your walls? Floors? Ceilings? Do you know? by James Terry of GreenTeam | Building Services

What’s in your walls? Floors? Ceilings?

Do you know? Or do you think you know?

I call this lack of systems knowledge. Here’s why it’s important.

Every piece of your building is made up of systems. Each system has pathways and pipes that make that system whole. I love when people generalize the term “plumbing”, when there are really multiple facets of systems that make up the plumbing.

There are domestic water systems, storm water systems, sanitary systems, etc.

Now, with that said, are you waiting until you have a major problem with your system to
Look at it? Like a don’t ask, don’t tell type of scenario?

Problem is, these systems almost always find themselves in peculiar locations, level 5 finished walls, columns with marble on them, walls with expensive finishes etc. Like when the kitchen of the tower club is located above the law offices really fancy conference room. (More on that story later).

The design of these systems is like the veins in your body, they hide discretely under the surface of your skin, and as long as everything is running smooth, no reason to investigate or research right?

Wrong.

Each one of these systems has a life expectancy for failure, and the longer the life, the higher the risk. When you wait till the system is failed, it usually always ends up
Costing more in the end.

For this condo in Fort Lauderdale, they unfortunately deferred maintenance, waited until it was too late, and the entire system needed to be replaced, as an emergency.

Had a thorough camera work up and report been done 5 years ago, they could of budgeted for this, and been more prepared.

As the story goes, just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Underground utilities are a part of your buildings critical infrastructure, you must prioritize it, or it will bite you in the ____.

GreenTeam Service Corporation specializes in commercial plumbing service and retrofit. Our markets served include Healthcare, Hospitality, Class A Office, Industrial, education, and institutional.. Our relentless communication, and dedication to customer service, is what keeps us ahead of the competition. Our focus is solely on service, and providing our clients with the professionalism they deserve.
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Are your board meetings productive and efficient?

Are your board meetings productive and efficient?

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Board meetings should be productive, efficient meetings where the board conducts business. Stop and think about that for a minute. Are your meetings productive and efficient? Does the board meet to conduct business or socialize? Are you getting the most out of your meetings?

We’ve put together seven keys to a successful board meeting. Following these suggestions can bring new life to your association and keep volunteers interested in helping.

 

 

1.- Board meetings should not last more than one hour. Start the meeting when it is scheduled to begin and get straight to business. If you collectively have the focus to get done in an hour you’ll be amazed with how much you can accomplish. If you have no time limit, the meeting will typically drag on and a lot of time will be wasted.

When time is wasted at a meeting then people are less likely to volunteer because they feel their time is wasted. One hour meetings have a major impact on volunteers. Associations that hold focused, one hour meetings have more people volunteer. It’s also important to note that those volunteers stay active the in the community for much longer. Length of your board meetings may seem like a trivial matter, but it really does have a large impact on how the volunteers of the association view the organization and, in turn, how they view their role.

 

2.- Make your meetings action oriented. Don’t just discuss issues, make decisions. Every item up for discussion should end in a vote to move forward in some way or table the issue with a clear understanding of why the item is being tabled and when it will be revisited. When taking action on an item make sure it is clear who will be responsible for getting that task completed. Ambiguity cripples a board.

 

3.- Board Meetings are for the board. They are not neighborhood meetings or social gatherings. The purpose of a board meeting is to conduct business, not see how many people you can get to attend. Some board members try to get as many people to attend as possible. This is missing the point. Homeowners are, of course, welcome to attend but it is not a membership meeting. The purpose of the board meeting is for the board to consider the affairs of the association, make business decisions, and then have a clear plan of action.

 

4.- Take time prior to the meeting to think about what you want to discuss. Inform the community manager of this one week prior to the meeting. This way your topics of discussion can be placed on the agenda which will allow the other board members and the community manager the opportunity to think about and/or research the item you want to talk about. When you don’t come prepared and spring things on the other board members or on the community manager this typically results in a lot of unnecessary discussion with additional research needed in order to make any kind of decision. Remember, be action oriented. By planning ahead you can make more decisions at the meeting instead of causing an item to be discussed twice and delayed for months.

 

5.- There are an odd number of board positions for a reason. You will not always see eye to eye. Don’t take it personal if the other members of the board disagree with you. This will occur and is healthy. While each board member should attempt to come to a consensus with the other members, you will not be able to achieve this each time. Countless hours are wasted by board members continuing to argue a point just to obtain “victory” on a certain issue or to avoid any vote that is not unanimous. This occurs because someone is taking it personal. If your view is not shared on an issue, take a vote, and move on. Do not hold a grudge. Recognize that you can disagree and still work well with each other.

 

6.- If you think you may have a conflict of interest do not vote on that issue. Let’s say a board member’s spouse is on a committee. If the board is making a decision on an issue related to that committee then the board member with the spouse on that committee should excuse him/herself.

 

7.- Most associations should hold quarterly meetings (unless your bylaws require more). Meeting more often than that becomes excessive and unnecessary. Remember you want to have focused, short, productive meetings. This keeps people interested in serving on the board and on committees. If the association is constantly meeting then people feel it is taking too much of their time and they will stop volunteering. It is important to note that you are required to comply with the minimum meeting requirement in your bylaws. Most association bylaws require no more than quarterly meetings, but check yours to be sure.

 

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Call us for an estimate and make your neighbors envious of your home! by Chucks Painting.

Call us for an estimate and make your neighbors envious of your home! by Chucks Painting.

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Located in Davie Florida the owners of this house wanted to get rid of the orange and white dated colors.

Well as you can see, Chuck’s Painting, Inc. went above and beyond.

We are a full service painting company we provide the highest level of quality and service and we are capable of handling all of your painting needs. We specialize in Interior/Exterior Residential painting Townhouse communities Condominium communities Commercial buildings Shopping Plazas and Business Parks.

 

Call us for an estimate and make your neighbors envious of your home!

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What Are the Duties of Condominium Boards?

What Are the Duties of Condominium Boards?

What Are the Duties of Condominium Boards?

Condominium boards have complete management responsibility for their community. Even if they outsource some duties to a professional management company, boards still retain these responsibilities. Since individual homeowners, who may not be well-versed in real estate management and legal issues, serve on these boards, all members should understand their duties and responsibilities. Condominium boards should also retain experienced legal counsel and/or accountants to be information resources and advisers.

Condominium Association Bylaws

Board members must become intimately familiar with their condominium association bylaws. Management of all condominiums is governed by the association bylaws. Board members must understand all items addressed in the bylaws, often called the “condo docs.” Further, boards must learn all state statutes that relate to bylaw subjects and strictly follow the letter of state laws to avoid legal problems.

Common Areas and Building Exteriors

The condominium association board must maintain–and keep in good repair–all common areas and building exteriors. Common areas are those used by all unit owners who have deeded title to small percentages of these areas. These areas include building lobbies, open land or parks, tennis courts, pools and other amenities available to all residents. Whether a high-rise style, townhouses or cluster housing, building exteriors require maintenance and repair, particularly the siding and roofs.

Condominium Association Budget

Creating and managing the association budget is a critical duty for condominium boards. The most common reason for condominium problems is mismanagement or misuse of the budget. Association boards without an experienced accountant as a member should consider getting advice from an outside CPA to ensure that their budget is reasonable and complete. Condominium budgets should be built like those of nonprofit corporations. By estimating expenses, including insurance, landscaping, trash removal and similar operating costs for the coming year, the association board determines the amount of monthly individual homeowner assessments, commonly called “condo fees.”

Maintenance and Repair Reserves

Along with operating expenses, the association must carefully consider the funds needed as “reserves” for maintenance and repair. As part of the budgetary process, establishing realistic reserves is often overlooked by association boards, sometimes with dire consequences. For example, picture a 48-unit high-rise condominium, with each unit having a suspended wooden deck for relaxing and entertaining. Decks need periodic staining and water protection applications. Further, on older condominium projects, deck replacement would be needed at some point. Neglecting to build reserves into the annual budget for deck maintenance and replacement could result in “special homeowner assessments” of thousands of dollars. Condominium boards must diligently add these to annual budgets to build up cash to make these repairs.

Collecting Assessments

Monthly homeowner assessments–condo fees–must be collected by condominium boards. While most condominium bylaws permit boards to place liens on individual units for unpaid condo fees, liens do not equal money. Unit owners may not refinance or sell their homes for many years, leaving the condominium association short of funds to meet budget and reserve demands. Boards have a duty to establish an effective collection policy, much like a bank, to ensure consistent monthly cash flow into the association account to meet operating expenses.

Fiduciary Duty

Condominium associations must fulfill their fiduciary responsibility to manage the project in a businesslike and conservative manner. Depending on the size of the condominium project, association boards may manage many dollars and complex business issues. Fiduciary duty is typically measured by evaluating the actions of individuals or groups that “reasonably prudent” persons would take. For example, neglecting to collect condo fees, putting sufficient reserves in the budget or not completing necessary repairs is a breach of fiduciary responsibility. Condominium boards usually have individual and collective fiduciary responsibility and could be subject to serious lawsuits from unit owners for failing to act prudently.

 

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Florida Condo & HOA Expos – COME MEET HUNDRED’S of CONDOMINIUM AND HOA VENDORS AND TAKE CONDO AND HOA EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND SEMINARS ALL DAY LONG

Florida Condo & HOA Expos – COME MEET HUNDRED’S of CONDOMINIUM AND HOA VENDORS AND TAKE CONDO AND HOA EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND SEMINARS ALL DAY LONG

Condo HOA Expos Florida Dates – You Will Safely Find – Top Companies working together in our Industry!
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COME MEET HUNDRED’S of CONDOMINIUM AND HOA VENDORS AND TAKE CONDO AND HOA EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND SEMINARS ALL DAY LONG

 

BROWARD COUNTY CONDO & HOA EXPO

 

AT THE SIGNATURE GRAND IN BROWARD
6900 W State RD 84
Davie, FL 33317

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Seminars: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibits: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

REGISTER HERE

 

PALM BEACH CONDO & HOA EXPO

Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Tuesday, February 22, 2023

9am – 4:45pm

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TAMPA BAY CONDO HOA EXPO

 

AT THE TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER
333 S. Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602

FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023

Seminars: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Exhibits: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm 

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New Florida laws take effect in January, including from recent special session / SFPMA

New Florida laws take effect in January, including from recent special session / SFPMA

New Florida laws take effect in January.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — The new year means a few new Florida laws will go into effect, after passage during the 2022 legislative session, as well as the bills passed in December’s special session.

Eight new laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Among the various bills’ effects, Floridians can expect changes to newborn healthcare, public notices, and ways to file taxes in 2023.

Arguably the least controversial is a bill that requires newborns to be tested for congenital cytomegalovirus within three weeks of birth. CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.

The virus affects one in every 200 babies each year. Senate Bill 292, passed with widespread support in the March 2022 legislative session, aims to catch long term health problems that cmv causes like hearing and vision loss.

Also taking effect in January is a bill allowing local government agencies the option to publish legal notices on a publicly accessible website instead of in a print newspaper.

House Bill 7049 also takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, but hasn’t seen the uniform support that the newborn screening bill did. Lawmakers weighed in on the impacts.

“This is the most available legal notices will be for people in the history of Florida,” Sen. Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary).

However, former Sen. Gary Farmer (D-Broward), the former Senate minority leader, argued against the bill.

“The bottom line is the underlying intent of bills like this throughout the country are to weaken news outlets and close the vice grip of corporate control over the news,” Farmer said.

Another piece of legislation, Senate Bill 2514 allows more taxpayers to file taxes electronically by authorizing the Florida Department of Revenue to lower the payment threshold from $20,000 to $5,000.

Those were just a few of the laws going into effect next year. Also starting in January are the bills passed during the December special session of the legislature focused on property insurance, toll relief, and Hurricane disaster recovery.

2022 Laws Already in Effect:

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  • HJR 1: Additional Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Specified Critical Public Service Workforce
  • SB 58: Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade County
  • SB 70: Relief of Donna Catalano by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • SB 74: Relief of Harry Augustin Shumow/Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, d/b/a Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • SB 80: Relief of Christeia Jones/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • SB 96: Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund
  • SB 98: Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund
  • SB 156: Loss Run Statements
  • HB 159: Pub. Rec./Lottery Winners
  • SB 282: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
  • SB 288: Electronic Dissemination of Commercial Recordings and Audiovisual Works
  • SB 350: Procedures for Petitions for Utility Rate Relief
  • HB 395: “Victims of Communism Day”
  • HB 397: Court Fiscal Administration
  • SB 364: Specialty License Plates
  • SB 430: Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  • SB 434: Florida Tourism Marketing
  • SB 438: United States Space Force
  • HB 455: Rupert J Smith Law Library, St. Lucie County
  • HB 457: St. Lucie County
  • HB 461: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Student Service Requirements
  • HB 471: Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County
  • SB 494: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • HB 513: Comprehensive Review Study of the Central and Southern Florida Project
  • SB 514: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Educational Requirements
  • SB 518: Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim, and Remove Trees
  • SB 520: Public Records and Public Meetings
  • SB 524: Election Administration
  • SB 534: Prescription Drugs Used in the Treatment of Schizophrenia for Medicaid Recipients
  • HB 535: Barefoot Bay Recreation District, Brevard County
  • HB 539: Nursing Home Financial Reporting
  • SB 542: Evidentiary Standards for Actions Arising During an Emergency
  • HB 543: Uterine Fibroid Research and Education
  • SB 544: Drug-related Overdose Prevention
  • SB 566: Mental Health Professional Licensure
  • SB 638: Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program
  • SB 704: Substance Abuse Service Providers
  • HB 749: Fraud Prevention
  • SB 846: Florida Statutes
  • SB 848: Florida Statutes
  • SB 850: Florida Statutes
  • SB 852: Florida Statutes
  • HB 873: Pub. Rec./Execution Information
  • HB 893: Child Welfare Placements
  • HB 895: Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, Manatee and Sarasota Counties
  • HB 925: Benchmark Replacements for London Interbank Offered Rate
  • SB 926: Licensure Examinations for Dental Practitioners
  • HB 927: Downtown Crystal River Entertainment District, Citrus County
  • HB 929: City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
  • SB 934: Public Records/Homelessness Counts and Information Systems
  • SB 962: Residential Development Projects for Affordable Housing
  • SB 968: Individual Retirement Accounts
  • SB 988: In-person Visitation
  • HB 993: Sebring Airport Authority, Highlands County
  • HB 1045: West Villages Improvement District, Sarasota County
  • SB 1046: Public Records/Law Enforcement Geolocation Information
  • HB 1047: Cedar Hammock Fire Control District, Manatee County
  • SB 1048: Student Assessments
  • HB 1057: Evidence of Vendor Financial Stability
  • SB 1058: Property Insurer Reimbursements
  • SB 1062: Service of Process
  • SB 1078: Soil and Water Conservation Districts
  • HB 1103: North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District, Manatee County
  • HB 1105: Lake County Water District, Lake County
  • HB 1107: City of Inverness, Citrus County
  • HB 1135: Santa Rosa County
  • HB 1189: Firefighters’ Relief and Pension Fund of the City of Pensacola, Escambia County
  • SB 1222: Acute and Post-acute Hospital Care at Home
  • HB 1231: East Lake Tarpon Community, Pinellas County
  • SB 1239: Nursing Homes
  • SB 1380: Real Property Rights
  • HB 1423: City of Edgewood, Orange County
  • HB 1427: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
  • HB 1429: City of Ocala, Marion County
  • HB 1431: City of Apopka, Orange County
  • HB 1433: Orange County
  • HB 1435: Code and Traffic Enforcement
  • HB 1475: Cleanup of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
  • HB 1495: Immokalee Water and Sewer District, Collier County
  • HB 1497: City of Jacksonville, Duval County
  • HB 1499: City of Key West, Monroe County
  • HB 1563: Homestead Property Tax Exemptions for Classroom Teachers, Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Child Welfare Professionals, and Servicemembers
  • HB 1581: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
  • HB 1583: Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, Escambia County
  • HB 1591: Hernando County
  • SB 1614: Public Records/Motor Vehicle Crashes/Traffic Citations
  • SB 1658: Executive Appointments
  • SB 1808: Immigration Enforcement
  • SB 2516: Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims
  • HB 6513: Relief/Kareem Hawari/Osceola County School Board
  • SB 7014: Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19
  • HB 7027: The Judicial Branch

Taking Effect in July:

  • HB 3: Law Enforcement
  • HB 5: Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality
  • HB 7: Individual Freedom
  • HB 31: Firefighter Inquiries and Investigations
  • HB 45: Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans
  • HB 105: Regulation of Smoking By Counties and Municipalities
  • SB 144: Identification Cards
  • SB 160: Transportation-related Facility Designations
  • HB 173: Care of Students with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders
  • HB 195: Juvenile Diversion Program Expunction
  • SB 196: Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • HB 197: Pub. Rec./Nonjudicial Arrest Record of a Minor
  • SB 222: Swimming Pool Specialty Contracting Services
  • SB 224: Regulation of Smoking in Public Places
  • HB 225: Charter School Charters
  • SB 226: Care for Retired Police Dogs
  • SB 235: Restraint of Students with Disabilities in Public Schools
  • SB 236: Children with Developmental Delays
  • SB 254: Religious Institutions
  • HB 255: Private Instructional Personnel Providing Applied Behavior Analysis Services
  • SB 266: Motor Vehicle Insurance
  • SB 282: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
  • SB 288: Electronic Dissemination of Commercial Recordings and Audiovisual Works
  • SB 312: Telehealth
  • SB 350: Procedures for Petitions for Utility Rate Relief
  • SB 352: Construction Liens
  • HB 357: Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
  • HB 375: Structural Engineering Recognition Program for Professional Engineers
  • HB 381: Breach of Bond Costs
  • HB 397: Court Fiscal Administration
  • SB 418: Assistive Technology Advisory Council
  • HB 423: Building Regulation
  • SB 442: Powers of Land Authorities
  • HB 453: Officer and Firefighter Physical Examination Requirements and Records
  • SB 454: Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • HB 469: Patient Care in Health Care Facilities
  • SB 474: Recreational Off-highway Vehicles
  • HB 481: Temporary Underground Power Panels
  • HB 459: Step-therapy Protocols
  • HB 469: Patient Care in Health Care Facilities
  • SB 514: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
  • SB 518: Private Property Rights to Prune, Trim, and Remove Trees
  • SB 534: Prescription Drugs Used in the Treatment of Schizophrenia for Medicaid Recipients
  • HB 539: Nursing Home Financial Reporting
  • SB 542 Evidentiary Standards for Actions Arising During an Emergency
  • HB 543: Uterine Fibroid Research and Education
  • SB 544: Drug-related Overdose Prevention
  • SB 562: Military Occupational Licensure
  • HB 593: Telecommunicator Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • SB 596: Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels
  • SB 598: Public Records/Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel Office
  • SB 606: Boating Safety
  • HB 615: Human Trafficking
  • HB 631: Airport Funding
  • SB 632: Occupational Therapy
  • SB 634: Judicial Notice
  • HB 689: Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • SB 706: School Concurrency
  • SB 722: Education for Student Inmates
  • SB 752: Probationary or Supervision Services for Misdemeanor Offenders
  • SB 758: Education
  • SB 768: Department of Health
  • SB 806: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Forms of Dementia Education and Public Awareness
  • HB 817: Emergency Medical Care and Treatment to Minors Without Parental Consent
  • HB 837: Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program
  • SB 838: Fire Investigators
  • SB 854: Florida Statutes
  • HB 855: Managed Care Plan Performance
  • SB 856: Private Provider Inspections of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
  • SB 882: Inventories of Critical Wetlands
  • SB 896: Educator Certification Pathways for Veterans
  • SB 898: Lodging Standards
  • HB 899: Mental Health of Students
  • HB 909: Pollution Control Standards and Liability
  • SB 914: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • HB 915: Commercial Motor Vehicle Registration
  • HB 921: Campaign Financing
  • HB 959: Department of Financial Services
  • HB 963: Funding for Sheriffs
  • HB 965: Environmental Management
  • HB 967: Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification
  • SB 1000: Nutrient Application Rates
  • SB 1006: State Symbols
  • SB 1012: Victims of Crimes
  • HB 1023: Insolvent Insurers
  • SB 1038: Florida Seaport Transportation and economic Development Council
  • SB 1048: Student Assessments
  • SB 1054: Financial Literacy Instruction in Public Schools
  • HB 1097: Florida Citrus
  • HB 1099: Living Organ Donors in Insurance Policies
  • SB 1110: Grease Waste Removal and Disposal
  • HB 1119: Grandparent Visitation Rights
  • SB 1140: Alarm Systems
  • SB 1186: Agritourism
  • SB 1190: Two-way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems
  • HB 1209: Administration of Vaccines
  • SB 1222: Acute and Post-acute Hospital Care at Home
  • SB 1236: County and Municipal Detention Facilities
  • SB 1244: Statutes of Limitation for Offenses Relating to Sexual Performance by a Child
  • SB 1246: County and Municipal Detention Facilities
  • HB 1249: Treatment of Defendants Adjudicated Incompetent to Stand Trial
  • SB 1262: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • SB 1304: Public Records/Trust Proceedings
  • HB 1349: Guardianship Data Transparency
  • SB 1360: Governor’s Medal of Freedom
  • SB 1368: Trusts
  • SB 1374: Clinical Laboratory Testing
  • HB 1411: Floating Solar Facilities
  • HB 1421: School Safety
  • SB 1432: Vessel Anchoring
  • HB 1445: OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Information/DMS, contingent upon SB 7026
  • HB 1467: K-12 Education
  • HB 1469: Transportation Facility Designations
  • SB 1474: Online Training for Private Security Officers
  • SB 1502: Estates and Trusts
  • SB 1526: Public Records/Annuity Contract Payees
  • SB 1552: Direct-support Organization for the Florida Prepaid College Board
  • HB 1557: Parental Rights in Education
  • HB 1577: Homeless Youth
  • SB 1680: Financial Institutions
  • SB 1712: Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program
  • SB 1764: Municipal Solid Waste-to-Energy Program
  • SB 1770: Donor Human Milk Bank Services
  • SB 1844: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • SB 1950: Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program
  • SB 2510: Florida Gaming Control Commission
  • SB 2518: Information Technology
  • SB 2524: Education
  • SB 2526: Health
  • SB 2530: Motor Vehicle Title Fees
  • HB 5001: General Appropriations Act
  • HB 5003: Implementing the 2022-2023 General Appropriations Act
  • HB 5005: Collective Bargaining
  • HB 5007: State-administered Retirement Systems
  • HB 5009: State Group Insurance Program
  • HB 5301: Capitol Complex
  • SB 7026: OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Verification Services
  • HB 7029: Time Limitations for Preadjudicatory Juvenile Detention Care
  • SB 7034: Child Welfare
  • SB 7036: Lifeline Telecommunications Service
  • SB 7044: Postsecondary Education
  • HB 7053: Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience
  • HB 7055: Cybersecurity
  • HB 7057: Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Cybersecurity, contingent upon HB 7055
  • HB 7065: Child Welfare
  • HB 7071: Taxation

Laws Taking Effect in 2023

  • HB 273: Money Services Businesses, takes effect Jan. 1, 2023
  • SB 292: Newborn Screenings, takes effect Jan. 1, 2023
  • SB 336: Uniform Commercial Code, takes effect Jan. 1, 2023
  • SB 754: Mobile Home Registration Periods, takes effect Sept. 1, 2023
  • HB 7049: Legal Notices, takes effect Jan. 1, 2023