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Members perform services for condo and hoa’s providing everything from Accounting to Window Tinting

Members perform services for condo and hoa’s providing everything from Accounting to Window Tinting

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Finding the Right Management, Business and Service Company!

Board Members that represent Condos and HOA’s all over Florida. Property Management Companies, Property Owners and Private Landlords that wish to stay informed and up to date with our industry.  Having a reliable source where industry professionals can find top companies is important to them.

  “Having a Trusted Member to care for their Properties through Management, Business Related Services or Maintenance Services” is what they get!

 

Members perform services for condo and hoa’s providing everything from accounting and office management, collections and financing, day to day management oversight with meetings and Legal oversight and compliance. Then there are the maintenance of the properties, Management Members have all of the State of Florida Services and Business members where they can select what they need from 1,000’s of pre screened and licensed companies on our directory. Clients get access to thousands of companies in our industry, These companies are ready to help with everything from Management, Business to Services of your properties.
What you get with your membership!
  • You are listed on our Florida Directory where Clients search to find top companies working in our industry.
  • We Market Companies to Clients from Board Members of Condo and HOA’s all over Florida.
  • Write Articles for our Blog that are sent to our Industry, Let them get to know what you do!
  • Unlike others our Directory is Open.  We have a Top Team that constantly shares about you using Social Media, Articles and Direct Emails and our Publications. Members send us company information we send this information to Clients all over Florida.
  • We have an Industry Publication:  FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE Read the Florida Rising Magazine –  Members can be placed on the Magazine Directory and take out Advertising so readers can learn more about the services they provide.
  • Take out Advertising in the Magazine and Write Articles published each month. When you take out: (*Half Page and *Full Page Ads)
  • Every new member is given Free Ads in our Magazine for a few months, so readers can learn more about them and their companies.
  • When you Join: Memberships are set up with recurring billing that takes place each year on the month you joined through our business office.

IT STARTS WITH LISTING YOUR COMPANY ON OUR DIRECTORY

“We bring Board Members, Property Managers and Owners to our Website”

Through your Membership you can be seen by the Decision Makers, Through your membership we help with forming relationships in our industry that lead to increased business for your company and lasting relationships for you.

Become a Member!

Get your company listed on the Florida Directory

So Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members can find you!

Who are our Clients you ask?

Board Members that represent Condos and HOA’s all over Florida. Property Management Companies, Property Owners and Private Landlords that wish to stay informed and up to date with our industry.  For these people having a reliable source is important to them and with our goal of “Having a Trusted Member to care for their Properties either through Management, Business Related Services or Maintenance Services” is what they get!

 

SFPMA is thankful to the various vendors that have become members that service the many managed communities over the years. All Companies that wish to work with the Florida Property Management, Condo and HOA industries are listed, They are then in a position to be selected to work on properties all over the State of Florida.  SFPMA has a responsibility to properly screen all vendors prior to authorizing memberships for service requests and bidding out contracts for our Clients.

When you are listed on the Florida Directory, Clients can find you as one of the Top Companies used in our industry. Your company will benefit from being listed. “Start forming lasting relationships in the Property Management Industry”

 

Thank you for deciding to become a member with SFPMA, You’ve made the right choice!

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We have 2022 Sales for Members: Advertising in our Magazine and in the News Blast and on our website.

We have 2022 Sales for Members: Advertising in our Magazine and in the News Blast and on our website.

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Take advantage of our Advertising Sales.

Members Advertising in our magazine,News Blast and Website are avail for the new year.

 

 

ADVERTISING SALES

 

1-  We are running this sale for all members become a featured sponsor of our Email News Blast

  • Every week we publish our Email Blast filled with News, Articles, Member Information, This is sent 3 days every week at 9am
  • Your company send us a 300px by 300px logo picture we link to your website.
  • Be seen by over 230,000 readers as sponsors.  52weeks @3x every week.  In every posted Email your company is set on this with your logo as a featured sponsor.

Special Price of 450.00 for the entire year

This is limited there are only 15 spots  Act now. we are getting ready for 2022

NOTE: our news feed has been upgraded with featured post pictures that are displayed for the Articles in these email blasts.

 

2- Take out Advertising in our Publication – FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE

  • Take out half and full pages 12 months of company advertising
  • take advantage of this special pricing

  • See our Advertising FLAT Rates: This Special ends FEB 2022.

    Business Card size:(12 months/200.00)

    Quarter Page: (12 months/450.00)

    Half Page: (12 months/700.00)

    Full Page: (12 months/950.00)

All Ads taken out for this special will run in every edition at this flat price. You can write articles every month we will publish. Your company is set on the Category sections in our magazine

 

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    ONLINE MEETINGS EQUAL… By Rafael Aquino

    ONLINE MEETINGS EQUAL… By Rafael Aquino

    • Posted: Dec 16, 2021
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    ONLINE MEETINGS EQUAL…

    By Rafael Aquino

    Online meetings were common practice within the business community; however, it was less seen in the association world.  Some would say because the technology was too difficult for many, others would say, our owners wouldn’t allow it, etc. The reasons against certain groups were plentiful.  However, after the challenges we dealt with Covid, many Board Members quickly realized the vast benefits of hosting online meetings.  Some advantages are increased attendance, more accessible access to foreign/out-of-state buyers, and more transparency.

    From a management perspective, there have been many advantages as well.  It is much easier for management to present to the membership, invite vendors/contracts to attend meetings, and provide a better quality of life for the CAM.  For instance, the CAM no longer has to worry about staying after work for a Board meeting; now, they can drive home, spend some time with the family and then jump on the meeting from home.  Further, they don’t have to worry about the potential drive home after the meeting.  These small perks are enormous for the quality of life for the CAM.  Happier CAM equals happier staff and higher productivity for the association’s operations.

    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. Rafael’s energy and positive spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and excitement when providing expert advice to its board members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running a community association.

    Since 2007, Rafael has developed a work culture that values responsive and high-quality services. He has led his team by following a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each association. Today, Affinity Management Services maintains its success and benefits as a result of the foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by providing educational seminars, continuing education classes for association managers and board members alike.Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’ associations save money and improve their communities. His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out for the best interests of his clients and communities, and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role requires coordination and communication, as such he takes logical and intelligent steps to approach challenges head-on.As a graduate of Florida International University’s electrical engineering program and a licensed community association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip him with unique insights to tackle complex problems through critical thinking. He understands how each component within a system works together in order to effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple challenges of running a community association management company, he understands how each property is its own unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure that all their needs are met.

    For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity Management

    Services please visit www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279

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    Five Simple Steps To Get Your Home RentReady 

    Five Simple Steps To Get Your Home RentReady 

    • Posted: Dec 16, 2021
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    Five Simple Steps To Get Your Home RentReady

    Follow these five simple steps to a Rent Ready home. Many property managers and landlords in Florida believe that a quick sweep through the home makes it a rent ready home for a new resident.
    But this is not enough as things are not as simple as they may seem. Here are five simple steps to ensure that your home is in tip-top shape and ready for a new occupant:
    Step One: ReKey the Locks
    Yes, you must re-key the locks between each New Tenant. Sure, you collected the keys from the the last tenant, but did they make spares? All outside locking doors should be re-keyed between each resident. Additionally, rotate the codes on any garage doors, access gates, exterior property gates, and mailboxes.
    Step Two: Maintenance Assessment
    A thorough maintenance assessment is absolutely vital. If you can’t do it yourself, we can send a professional through to assess any items that may need repair. They should evaluate all accessible pipes and electrical functionality, light bulbs and fixtures.
    Moreover, they must check on garbage disposals, cabinets, windows and screens, window treatments, heating and cooling devices, doors, etc. Last but not the least, the evaluation should also include checking and replacing furnace filters and batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The more detailed evaluation, the better!
    Step Three: Major Upgrades or Home Repairs
    As we all know, extensive and costly repairs are tricky to complete with a resident in the home. Assess the condition of all flooring materials, paint, countertops, bathtub surrounds, major appliances, roofs, gutters, and chimneys/fireplaces.
    If the bathrooms or kitchen is outdated it will certainly lower the RentalValue of your property. Now would be the time to make those changes and evaluate what increase in rent you could obtain for upgrades.
    Step Four: Exterior Clean Up
    Don’t just look inside, look outside, too! Haul any debris from the yard, trim the trees, prune the bushes, and cut the grass. A fresh coat of paint on the fence, or a new front door can make a big impact to rental potential. In-expensive lights, a large mirror in a dimly lit hallway are worth invest in enhancing your CurbAppeal!
    Step Five: Professional Cleaning
    A clean and neat look to the house makes all the difference in how the home shows and how quickly it rents. Even the best Pembroke Pines tenants don’t often clean well enough.
    Hire a professional cleaning service for the job and a truck mounted steam clean service for the carpets and any furniture in need of deep-cleaning. Walk around the house and see if it is the sort of house you would like to rent? And then get busy cleaning!
    Getting your house rent ready for the next rotation can be a little more difficult than just taling a quick sweep around the property. RealPropertyManagementPremier can help you get your property in tip-top shape and ready without any hassles.
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    Call (954) 800 4433 and talk to our experienced property manager today, if you need help in RentingYourPembrokePinesProperty easily.
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    We inform Managers & Board Members, they learn how your company can help them!

    We inform Managers & Board Members, they learn how your company can help them!

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    We inform Managers & Board Members, they learn how your company can help them!

    “By working together we solve problems in the Property Management Industry”

    Our effective marketing helps companies set goals and grow throughout the industry. We Aid Property Management Firms, Condo Boards and HOA Communities with finding the right Property Managers and solutions for finding the right Business and Services needed for proper operations of their properties. Helping them achieve their goals.

    This past month our IT Dept set up on the back end of the website a stronger way for these clients to find the services they need and contact us, in turn we will send the leads directly to our listed members.

    Each month many of our members are contacted to solve problems that arise. Some important ones are;  Tax Time, Budgets, and Elections, Legal Services and Maintenance. We put clients in touch with members to help with Bookkeeping, Collections, Legal Advice and Service. Helping Clients make the right decision with hiring one of the association’s members.

    When a request for maintenance of their buildings arises these management professionals search our Florida Directory finding top professionals ready to meet their needs. When Property Managers hire a company listed on our directory, they trust us to find companies that work with management professionals and each member holds proper licensing, insurances in the State of Florida.

     

    How we keep members information on the minds of industry professionals.

    We use information sent to us by our members and redistribute this using our in house marketing, each day this is sent directly to clients using Published Emails, from our Website to the many Social Media pages and Groups. We want you to be seen by clients all over Florida.

     

     

    How do you market your business?

    First you have to think about who your audience is along with what you are posting to this targeted audience? – Then think about your effectiveness and reaching clients with your own company marketing efforts.

    Then ask yourself are your goals being met? – When we share about your company, We target the people that are making the decisions. We inform them about the most important issues they face with building management.

    With your membership you can get your company information published and sent, informing the industry professionals. Let SFPMA spread this through our network of Board Members, Property Managers and Industry Professionals.

    The Use of Digital Advertising from our Publications, Website Banner Advertising, Industry Articles on our Blog and Direct Emails to clients all over Florida!

    Our Marketing Dept is constantly posting what our members send to us, sending the information to the many Social Media Pages and Groups from FB, LI, Twitter and Others. But its the Direct Emails we send we feel make the biggest impact.

    Over the years we have obtained 230,000 Emails that are kept safe and secure.

    Our Magazine “Florida Rising Magazine” has been published since 2014 and sent throughout our industry, this is packed with Articles, Advertising and a Directory, we thought how can we get others reading the magazine to find the top Member Companies – Put it in the Magazine! finally Social Media, With so many people looking on their Phones Our Posting on this media keeps our members and the information they supply to us on the minds of new clients that are searching for help with their Condo and HOA Management and Operation.

     

    Part of your job as a member is to aid us with information about your company.

    Members can send us company Articles, Sales and Products, Events, and Company News.  ( send to: membership@sfpma.com ) or as a member you can find these submission forms on the Members Portal – Log In and find the pages and forms you can use to keep us informed. 
     
    • We bring many industry professionals to our website, they view the articles search the Florida directory finding members to help them. This can only happen when you send what you are doing to SFPMA.
    • Write Articles, we will repost these on our blog and send these to our social media pages.
    • When you have Events, Classes, Seminars or Webinars we want to know? These are added to our upcoming events list where our industry finds top events each month.
    • Advertise: in our Magazine or on our Website Pages, members can have banners linked to their websites placed for all clients and visitors to see and interact with through the link.

    By keeping clients informed of what your company is doing you are on their mind.  They will learn more about you, helping them make an informed decision when hiring!

     
    Write Articles, Share your Membership Page, Send us information, Many companies are already leveraging these recommendations in ways that are effectively driving sales. Are you?

    Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday Season, from all of us at SFPMA

     

    Sincerely,  Frank J Mari / Executive Director

     

     

     

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    Legal: Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.

    Legal: Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.

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    Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.

    17 So.3d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009)

    By: Jay Roberts, Esq.

    The ability for condominium associations to terminate certain contracts using a statutory procedure is at the heart of THIS CASE. In 2002, Comcast of Florida, L.P. (“Comcast”) entered into an agreement with the condominium developer (on behalf of the Association) that granted Comcast an easement to install cables and offer cable television services to residents at a bulk-discount rate. Every unit owner received and paid for the cable service as part of a monthly maintenance fee. The termination provision in the agreement stated it would be subject to the conditions and regulations required under Chapter 718, Florida Statutes. Following turnover from the developer to the unit owners, the Association voted to terminate the agreement and sent written notice to Comcast in accordance with F.S. 718.302.

    Section 718.302, Fla. Stat. (2002), provided in part:

    (1) Any grant or reservation made by a declaration, lease, or other document, and any contract made by an association prior to assumption of control of the association by unit owners other than the developer, that provides for operation, maintenance, or management of a condominium association or property serving the unit owners of a condominium shall be fair and reasonable, and such grant, reservation, or contract may be canceled by unit owners other than the developer:
    (a) … the cancellation shall be by concurrence of the owners of not less than 75 percent of the voting interests other than the voting interests owned by the developer….

    After receiving notice of the termination, Comcast refused to open the distribution lock boxes. Ultimately, Comcast sued for declaratory and injunctive relief for breach of contract and trespass. Before a hearing was held, the Association hired another provider to rewire the building and provide services to all residential units. The trial court ruled in favor of the Association. On appeal, Comcast argued that F.S. 718.302 did not apply to Comcast’s services, because the contract was not one for operation, maintenance, or management of the condominium as required under the statutory language.

    On appeal the Fourth District Court of Appeal found that the agreement explicitly required Comcast to operate and maintain the wires and lock boxes it had installed. The Court also noted that under F.S. 718.115(1)(d), the cost of cable television service obtained pursuant to a bulk rate contract is deemed a common expense. In light of the fact that the agreement provided for a cable television service, and that the cost was part of a monthly maintenance fee, and that Comcast was required to service and maintain the cable television, the Court concluded that the agreement was one for “operation, maintenance, or management” subject to F.S. 718.302 (NOTE: the 2021 version of this statute is substantially the same as the 2002 version).

    So why does THIS CASE matter? The Florida Condominium Act provides various rights to condominium associations which become effective upon turnover of the association from developer-controlled to unit owner-controlled, including, but not limited to, the ability to terminate certain contracts. It is vital for associations which recently have undergone turnover to discuss the various rights which accrued on the date turnover with the association’s legal counsel.

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    GET BOARD CERTIFIED AND FULFILL YOUR 2021 LEGAL UPDATE CREDITS FROM YOUR HOME! December 16th – 6:00 p.m.

    GET BOARD CERTIFIED AND FULFILL YOUR 2021 LEGAL UPDATE CREDITS FROM YOUR HOME! December 16th – 6:00 p.m.

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    GET BOARD CERTIFIED AND FULFILL YOUR 2021 LEGAL UPDATE CREDITS FROM YOUR HOME!

    December 16th – 6:00 p.m.

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    Managers: Our Course is now approved for Three 2021 Legal Update Credits.

    Course Number: 9630640

    CONDO AND HOA EDUCATION IS ON-LINE! GET BOARD CERTIFIED FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME.
    REMEMBER, IF YOU DON’T GET CERTIFIED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF GETTING ON THE BOARD – YOU ARE OFF THE BOARD.
    GET CERTIFIED BY TAKING OUR ON-LINE CLASS. WE HAVE CERTIFIED OVER 20,000 FLORIDIANS ALL ACROSS THE STATE. LEARN ALL ABOUT CERTIFICATION, THE AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME LANGUAGE, BUDGETS, RESERVES, FLORIDA’S NEW EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL LAWS, MANAGER DO’S AND DON’TS, SCREENING AND APPROVING, ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MUCH MUCH MORE.

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    Six Requirements You Need to Get Your Property Management License in Florida

    Six Requirements You Need to Get Your Property Management License in Florida

    • Posted: Dec 10, 2021
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    Six Requirements You Need to Get Your Property Management License in Florida

    To launch a career as a property manager in Florida, you must first obtain an appropriate license, but Florida does not offer a property management license. Rather than a property management license Florida requires you to obtain a real estate sales associate license to meet the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) requirements.

    To become licensed in Florida, you need to first meet the requirements to enter an approved educational program. Once you’ve completed the program successfully, you apply for a license. After being electronically fingerprinted, you’ll need to take and pass the licensing exam. You do not need a license if you are only managing personally owned properties. Some rental properties, however, need a licensing by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. If a property owner hires a salaried employee to manage the property no broker’s license is required, but if they are paid by commission or transactional basis they must have a license.

     

    This course satisfies the 16-hour CAM pre-licensing requirements to become a community association manager in Florida.

    Community Association Managers (CAMs) differ from property managers. CAMs must hold a valid Community Association Manager license. Obtaining this FREC license follows a similar process, but requires a different educational program. A CAM manages:

    • a ten or more unit association,

    • an association with greater than a $99,999 budget.

    Check each applicant’s license status before hiring any person. Use the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Licensee Search webpage to determine their licensing.

    Property Management License in Florida

    The first step in how to obtain a property management license in Florida is meeting the requirements to enter the higher education program. You need to already have graduated from high school or earned your general education diploma (GED). Also, you must be at least 18 years old. These minimums allow you to apply for entry to an approved real estate sales associate pre-licensing course.

    Property Management License Florida Course

    You will need to successfully complete the real estate sales associate pre-licensing course approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission. More than one possible course exists and the one you complete must contain a minimum of 63 hours of coursework. This is the introductory coursework to the larger licensing educational structure. It provides the foundation for other courses. You may complete the courses via correspondence, online or in person, depending on the options the school you choose offers.

    Complete Your Application.

    Complete and submit form DBPRRE1 which is the Florida application for a real estate sales associate license. You can fill it out online by visiting the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation website. Click the link for “Apply for a License.” You can complete it online or print it and submit it by fax or mail. The appropriate application fee must accompany it.

    Submit Your Electronic Fingerprints

    You must submit your electronic fingerprints via a FREC approved electronic fingerprinting site. You can obtain the sites closest to you by phoning 877-238-8232. You then visit them to submit your prints and pay the fingerprinting fee.

    Ace Your Real Estate Sales Associates Exam

    Sit for your Florida real estate sales associates exam. To qualify for a license, you must score at least a 75 percent on the test.

    Receive Your License

    Once you have passed the exam, you will receive your real estate license via postal mail. It typically takes seven to 10 business days to receive this in the mail.

    Further Licensing Options

    Beyond obtaining the sales associate license that functions effectively as a Florida property management license, you can also obtain higher licenses. You can obtain a broker’s license after 24 months as a real estate sales associate after completing a 72 classroom hours brokers course and a 60 hour post-licensing course which both must be FREC approved. For a license as a CAM, successfully complete a course of 18 hours education.

    If you searched for how to get a property management license in Florida, you now know why you could not find it online. For property management, you need a sales associate license. To manage a community, you’ll need a CAM, also known as, a property association management license Florida requires. Florida property management license requirements differ depending on the size and/or budget of the community association.

    While it is not a quick process, you can obtain your real estate license in about two years. That is the time it takes to complete about 60 hours of college coursework, assuming you complete 12 hour semesters. Some schools structure the courses in such a way that you must complete the classes in a specific order and cannot register for more than 12 hours per semester. After completion of the school program, passing your license exam is the only hurdle. You can enter a career in property management in Florida within two years.

    Prolicense Florida is the leading online school for Licensed Community Association Managers (LCAM). We teach through interaction, which is proven to be a far more effective method of learning than attending classes or reading a boring book. Our content delivery platform, makes it easy for you to engage with the content providing a highest success rate at the State exam.

    Licensing Partner for CAM Education: for SFPMA.COM and Clients all over the State of Florida. Learn more…..

     

     

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    A guide to holiday decorating that will keep you off your HOA’s naughty list

    A guide to holiday decorating that will keep you off your HOA’s naughty list

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    A guide to holiday decorating that will keep you off your HOA’s naughty list

    Check your association’s bylaws before making your home festive

    The holidays are here, and many of the 74.1 million Americans who reside in community association neighborhoods are preparing to decorate their homes. These homeowners should be aware that many community associations have bylaws that regulate lights, trim and decorative displays. The most common association rules that regulate holiday decorations address:

    • Time. Many homeowners associations (HOAs) regulate the hours that lights may be illuminated and dates on which decorations can be displayed before and after a holiday.
    • Location. Most community association rules limit placement. In neighborhoods of single-family houses, decorations are generally permitted on the exterior of the home and must be kept within the boundaries of the yard. Owners should ensure decorations do not blow into a neighbor’s yard. In attached condominiums, many associations limit or preclude holiday decorations in common areas such as hallways and doors. Most condominium bylaws contain a restriction that prohibits an owner from making a modification to the exterior of a unit without permission from the association.
    • Nuisance. Bylaws typically preclude homeowners from creating a “nuisance.” While this definition is somewhat subjective, it could include holiday lights that are too bright or Christmas music that is played loudly throughout the night. In most cases, common sense dictates what may be disruptive to neighbors.
    • Safety. Most bylaws or rules aim to prevent dangerous or hazardous activities. If your holiday display creates a fire hazard or attracts numerous visitors who park in the street and block access for emergency vehicles, you may run into issues with your association or the local municipality.

    HOA rules are intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community; complying with the restrictions is mandatory. Homeowners who fail to do so may initially receive a warning from the association, but continued noncompliance could result in fines or a court injunction to have the decorations removed.

    Homeowners who have an issue with the holiday-decorations rules should request a meeting with the board to ask if they can be revised. Board members should be receptive to reasonable input from owners and craft rules accordingly; most owners don’t want an Ebenezer Scrooge on the board.

    Fair Housing Act implications may make some holiday rules unenforceable. Religious discrimination is illegal under the act. An HOA is not allowed to show preference to one religion over another. When drafting rules, associations should be careful to avoid using terms that refer to specific holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Rather, the rules should apply to all “holiday decorations” or reference “holiday trees” to ensure the religious beliefs of certain owners are not given preferential treatment.

    Before decorating your home, review the community association rules to determine what restrictions, if any, exist that would regulate holiday displays. It’s a good idea to contact the community manager or the board of directors for guidance. While the holidays are a time to celebrate, owners who fail to review their association’s rules may end up with coal in their stockings. by By Kevin M. Hirzel

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

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

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

    Property Maintenance is an integral part of managing the day to day operations for every type of property.

    Search the Members Directory for Companies working with Property Management, Condo and HOA properties in Florida from Tallahassee to the Keys.

     

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    Sika Day for Condo Restoration Nov 18, 2021 >Presentations on: concrete restoration, strengthening of concrete, and waterproofing.

    Sika Day for Condo Restoration Nov 18, 2021 >Presentations on: concrete restoration, strengthening of concrete, and waterproofing.

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    Sika Day for Condo Restoration Nov 18, 2021 >

    Presentations on: concrete restoration, strengthening of concrete, and waterproofing.

    Please join Sika Corporation for informative presentations on your buildings
    Structural Engineering

    Learn About: concrete restoration, strengthening of concrete, and waterproofing.

    Date and time

    Thu, November 18, 2021

    9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

    Location

    Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club

    6842 Main Street

    Miami Lakes, FL 33014

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