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Attorney Robert Kaye answers your community association-related questions on this monthly addition.
Do you have questions about your condominium, homeowners’ or cooperative association? Get your questions answered live on-air, anytime during the show!
As repairs come up due to Florida Storms or Projects at your Properties, You need to make sure your permits are handled by a Trusted Company.
Permits will be pulled for the repairs. All work will be followed up by the engineer to assure compliance. Aruba Permit Services is licensed and insured.
Aruba Construction who has been a Certified General Contractor since 1990 and has qualified Engineers available to handle inspections of any size building.
These inspections are for the conditions of the building that include:
· Masonry Walls (concrete condition, exposed rebar, spalling)
· Floors and Roof Systems (drains, scuppers, supports for A/C)
· Steel Framing (corrosion, fireproofing)
· Concrete Framing (cracks, exposed rebar)
· Windows (general condition, seals, anchorage)
· Wood Framing (connector condition, rotting, bearing deficiencies)
· Exterior Finishes (stucco, soffit, veneer deficiencies)
· Electrical (panels, wiring, breakers)
Phone: (954) 786-7292
Email: info@aruba-services.com
Address: 1413 S. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
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Tags: Condo and HOA, Inspection Articles, Management News, Member Highlights
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE TAMPA BAY CONVENTION CENTER.
9:00 am-11:00 am 02/24/2023
Juno Beach Town Hall
340 Ocean Dr, Juno Beach, FL 33408, USA
Coffee, Registration and Networking 9:00am | Seminar begins at 9:30am
To attend at the venue: RSVP to (302)588-3104 or email junobeachforum@hotmail.com
Attend via Zoom: Click HERE
The marketplace for insurance – Why are companies leaving Florida or choosing not to insure? What is the role of Citizen’s Insurance?
What is in the recent legislation that is helpful to condo associations and HOAs? Is there more legislation looming? How does helping the insurers help owners and associations?
Which upgrades to your facilities will positively impact on an insurer’s willingness to insure your association?
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Tags: Board of Directors, Condo and HOA, Condo and HOA Law, Insurance, Management News, SFPMA Members News
By Rafael Aquino
Community associations often face challenges and issues requiring prompt attention and resolution. Whether it’s handling maintenance and repair needs, managing common areas, or addressing resident concerns, community associations need to work with the right partners to ensure that matters are resolved promptly and effectively.
Here are a few reasons why Florida community associations need to work with the right partners:
One of the most important reasons to work with the right partners is to ensure that the work performed is high quality. Whether hiring a landscaper or a maintenance technician, working with reliable and experienced professionals will help ensure that the work is done properly and to the association’s satisfaction.
Another reason to work with the right partners is to save time and money. By working with partners with a proven track record of delivering quality work, community associations can avoid hiring additional contractors or redoing work incorrectly done the first time. This can save the association time and money in the long run.
Working with the right partners can minimize risk and liability. This is especially important for community associations, as they maintain and manage common areas that all residents use. By working with licensed, insured, and experienced partners, associations can minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and other liabilities arising from improper maintenance or repairs.
Working with the right partners can also help to improve Communication within the community. When community associations work with reliable partners, residents can be assured that their concerns and needs are being addressed in a timely and effective manner. This can improve resident satisfaction and create a more harmonious community.
In conclusion, working with the right partners is essential for Florida community associations to ensure that their needs and the needs of their residents are met. By providing quality work, saving time and money, minimizing risk and liability, and improving Communication, community associations can create a safe, attractive, and enjoyable community for all residents. So, it’s important to take the time to research and choose the right partners to work with for the success of the community.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to redefine excellence. They serve community associations efficiently and effectively with dedication and passion. |
Tags: Board of Directors, Condo and HOA, Management News
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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
Our Partnership from the very first Expo to the present shows with L&L Management has been nothing less then spectacular. Every year the Condo and HOA Expos give’s our members an opportunity to meet and greet the thousands of Board Members, Managers and Industry Professionals who show up to learn about the changes & advancements in our industry.
On the educational side, the events are a great way to provide Seminars and Board Member Courses to a large group gathered together at one time, Thanks L&L’s Show Manager Nick Vedder our partner for many years of the Expos.
New Hope Event Center
7675 Davis Blvd. Naples, FL 34104
Seminars 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Exhibits 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
If you wish to take part in an upcoming expo, you can always go to the shows websites and fill out the forms, or contact L&L directly for dates, times, prices and venues.
New Event Dates are being added:
Nick Vedder
Show Manager
Office: 800-374-6463 x114
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Tags: Condo HOA Expos, EXPOS and TRADE SHOWS
This one-day event is an opportunity to network with industry experts, browse the latest products and services, and learn how to better manage and maintain your Condo or HOA. Learn more at www.pbcondohoaexpo.com.
Board Members, Managers Sign up for the Seminars and educate yourself then bring back what you learned to the Building Owners.
Tags: Board Member Certification, SFPMA Marketing / Social Media, SFPMA Members News
Presented by Shawn G. Brown, Esq., BCS (Kaye Bender Rembaum)
Feb 10, 2023 02:00 PM
The Florida Legislature convened for a Special Session specifically to address property insurance and other topics starting December 12, 2022. Among the legislation, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 2A, which makes sweeping changes to the property insurance claims process, reinsurance, regulation of insurance companies and more. This webinar will summarize SB-2A.
Speaker: Shawn G. Brown, Esq., BCS (Kaye Bender Rembaum)
This webinar is informational only, is not to be considered legal advice, and contains no CE credit (or certificates).
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If your condominium is greater than 75 feet tall, then you need to read this article (most especially due to a small but meaningful typo in the prior version which is now revised with the red text below). It is essential for condominium associations to ensure that their buildings are in compliance with the requirements of the Florida Fire Prevention Code (the “Fire Code”). For the safety of all residents, associations must ensure they stay up to date with the latest and greatest in fire safety provisions. One of these essential safety features is a requirement that systems be built into new and existing buildings to ensure that first responders’ radios will work throughout buildings in an emergency situation. Pursuant to Section 11.10.1 of the Fire Code, “in all new and existing buildings, minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications shall be maintained at a level determined by the AJH [the authority having jurisdiction]. Additionally, Section 11.10.2. provides that where required by the authority having jurisdiction, two-way radio communication enhancement systems must comply with the requirements of the Fire Code. When originally adopted, the requirements of Sections 11.10.1 and 11.10.2 of the Fire Code applied only to new buildings, so the requirement was not a burden on existing buildings. However, in 2013, the Fire Code was updated as set out above to provide that all new and existing buildings must maintain adequate fire department radio signal strength inside the building. This new requirement applied to all buildings and did not provide a grace period. This posed a significant problem for many high-rise condominiums, as the installation of the necessary equipment involves opening walls and ceilings and can be quite costly to the association. The cost of such installation was a substantial burden to condominiums, not expecting to be required to install same, and therefore never budgeted for the installation. Recognizing the problem, in 2016 the Florida Legislature adopted section 633.202(18), Florida Statutes, which provided a grace period for high-rise buildings. Existing high-rise buildings were not required to comply with minimum radio strength for fire department communications until January 1, 2022. You may be thinking, “that date is passed”, but do not panic. If your condominium has not yet complied with the requirements, have no fear. The 2021 Florida Legislature amended section 633.202(18), Florida Statutes, to provide another extension for compliance. In accordance with the newly amended statute, existing high-rise buildings now have until January 1, 2025 to come into compliance with the requirements. However, the association must apply for an appropriate permit for the required installation by January 1, 2024. More specifically, section 633.202(18), Florida Statutes, is amended to provide, in pertinent part, that: |
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(18) The authority having jurisdiction shall determine the minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications in all new high-rise and existing high-rise buildings. Existing buildings are not required to comply with minimum radio strength for fire department communications and two-way radio system enhancement communications as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code until January 1, 2025. However, by January 1, 2024, an existing building that is not in compliance with the requirements for minimum radio strength for fire department communications must apply for an appropriate permit for the required installation with the local government agency having jurisdiction and must demonstrate that the building will become compliance by January 1, 2025. Existing apartment buildings are not required to comply until January 1, 2025… |
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Therefore, all existing high-rise buildings must come into compliance by January 1, 2025. It is important to note that this time extension applies only to high-rise buildings. By way of over simplification, it does not apply to buildings less than 75 feet tall (the measurement can be tricky, so if your building is close to 75 feet check with your association attorney regarding this measurement). In 2018, the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal issued a Declaratory Statement finding that section 633.202(18), Florida Statutes does not apply to the enforcement of Section 11.10 of the Fire Code to buildings under 75 feet in height. Therefore, if your building is greater than 75 feet in height, it is required to comply with the radio signal strength required by the authority having jurisdiction at this time. In light of the foregoing, it is essential that your association take action to determine whether sufficient fire department radio signal exists in your building. We recommend the association reach out to the local fire code official to determine the exact requirements for your jurisdiction. If sufficient signal does not exist in your building, it is essential to prepare a plan (including design, permits, financing, etc.) to ensure that your building will comply by the deadline of January 1, 2025. |
Pickleball gives you a good aerobic workout without as much stress and strain on joints and muscles, as mentioned above. The endorphins and other bioamines that are released with all exercise are useful in elevating self-esteem and combating depression – both problems that can come with older age.
Do your Buildings have Pickleball Courts? If not you need to add this to one of the Amenities for all of your Owners in your Condo & HOA Associations.
Contact Mor Sports Group
Gary Morton CHST SMS
Group Technical and Sales Manager
239-560-8613
Gary@morsportsgroup.com
16120 Lee Road, Suite 150, Fort Myers 33912
When you choose Mor Sports Group you will be given owner entry to our internal project management software which will give you access to all scheduling, daily logs, planning and much more. You will have constant communication with all our staff from our in house installers onsite performing works right through to our foreman and operation managers who are there to ensure your project vision is completed .
We are proud of the reputation we have created at Mor Sports and we will do everything to ensure that our reputation continues to grow, aiming to create long term Clients who always think first of Mor Sports for their repeat business.
We are ready to install Pickleball Courts for your buildings –
All of the installation of the cushion and playing system was undertaken by our own in house, trained and experienced employees.Firstly, the asphalt pavement was checked for irregularities. To check for isolated “bird baths”, the asphalt pavement was flooded with water to check for planarity levels and to identify any low isolated areas.
Any low areas were patched and levelled and minor irregularities were attended to. To correct these minor surface irregularities, a filler coat was applied. This coat is an acrylic binder mixed with Portland cement and a sand aggregate.
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Tags: Amenities, Pickleball
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