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July 2019 is our 5th Year Publishing the FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE

July 2019 is our 5th Year Publishing the FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE

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July 2019 is our 5th Year Publishing the FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE.

Over the years each edition has brought important issues to Florida’s Property Managmement, Condo and HOA Communities.
We wish to thank our industry and everyone involved over the years with their support.

It is our honor to meet so many great people and companies working in our industry and look forward to another 5 years.

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State of Florida Property Management Association

 

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Have your Storm Drains Cleaned is a must before the Storm Season brings it full force!

Have your Storm Drains Cleaned is a must before the Storm Season brings it full force!

  • Posted: Jul 01, 2019
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Have your Storm Drains Cleaned is a must before the Storm Season brings it full force!

Storm drains in Miami after several days of rain and it’s become apparent why they weren’t working properly. Check out all that debris, dirt and rocks

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BROTHERS BACKFLOW SPECIALISTS

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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.

 

 

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Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

  • Posted: Jun 15, 2019
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Hurricane Preparedness

 Steps that should be taken for hurricane preparedness?

Keep informed – Read the Hurricane Help page

SFPMA.COM / State of Florida Property Management Association, Be Safe.

Most things are usually on hand but should be stocked up and easily accessible. If it turns out the hurricane has changed its path, at least you will have known you were ready.
If your city or town is in imminent danger of a hurricane, most likely evacuation announcements have been made, and should be taken seriously. Here is a checklist to consider before you leave: 

 

  1. First, get important papers and special photos in order and secured in plastic. Identification is difficult and time-consuming to replace: so be sure to include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property, as well as your hurricane insurance policy. Photos of special occasions or loved ones cannot be replaced, so including these is important as well.

 

  1. Think ahead and take video or photos of your property before you leave. This will help later on with any insurance checklist claims for damage that may need to be filed.
  2. If staying with relatives is not an option, consider booking a room in a hotel or motel in another nearby town or state. Make sure to get directions and put them in the car ahead of time. It is easy to forget that piece of paper in the rush out the door. A cheaper route might be to find temporary hurricane shelters. Usually nearby towns not in the direct path of the hurricane will provide these for people in need.

  3. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that your pet will have a place in a motel or hotel. Keep this in mind, and try to find alternate housing like pet-friendly hotels and motels or dog boarding kennels in areas out of the path of the storm until it is safe to return home.

 

 

  1. Designate a spot, in the hall closet, to keep a bag of clothes for each person in the household. Make sure to include sleeping gear if you plan on going to a temporary shelter.

  2. Along with overnight clothes, consider stocking your Hurricane Kit with the following: extra cash, generator, batteries, flash lights, battery operated radio/television, bottled water, toilet paper, non-perishable foods such as cereal or crackers, canned goods, a can opener, a small cooler, candles, prescription medicines and any over-the-counter remedies you use regularly; and if you have small children – diapers, baby wipes, formula, baby food.

7. Count on the power being out for at least a day or two. Remember that ATM’s will benon-operating, so have at least some hard cash in your Hurricane Kit (see no. 6, above) to see you through the storm.

When TV and computer games no longer operate, board games or a deck of cards come in handy! Arts and crafts, crayons and downloadable coloring pages are always great distractions for the kids – so make sure you’ve stored some of these supplies in a tote bag or in the car trunk.

8. If you decide to tough out the storm, stay downwind in your home. This means if the wind is hitting the living room windows, go to the room opposite the living room.

9. Plywood is a ‘hot’ commodity for those of who decide to stay. Boarding up windows that will take the brunt of the wind and rain is a wise decision. If board is not available, protect your windows from the wind by criss-crossing them with layers of duct or packing tape. This will be enough protection for light-to-medium winds, but learning how to build and install plywood hurricane shutters is your safest bet. If you can afford it, have them installed by a professional.

10. Finally, STAY INSIDE. However tempting it may be to videotape or take photos of the storm, be sure to shoot from indoors – where it’s safe, and dry!

Hurricanes are serious business. Weather forecasters can only predict so much. Educate yourself and stay on top of hurricane updates in your area. There is no harm in being overly cautious. In most cases where a hurricane is concerned, it truly is better to be safe than sorry.

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HUD to Strengthen Landlords’ Rights in Service Animal

HUD to Strengthen Landlords’ Rights in Service Animal

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HUD to Strengthen Landlords’ Rights with Service Animals

Landlords and property managers are entitled to “reliable verification” of a tenant’s need for a service animal and can require proof beyond an online certification, a Department of Housing and Urban Development official said Tuesday at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.

Lynn Grosso, director of HUD’s Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Enforcement Office, told the Land Use, Property Rights & Environment Committee that a predatory cottage industry has developed for assistance animal certifications. Consumers are being misled to believe that an online verification letter—often provided by unlicensed medical professionals at a cost of a few hundred dollars—guarantees them the right to have an animal in multifamily housing regardless of pet policy, she added.

“HUD does not recognize these pay-to-play certifications as reliable,” Grosso said. “You should not feel held hostage by a policy where tenants don’t have to demonstrate in a reliable manner a legitimate need for the assistance of an animal.”

Grosso said HUD is developing new guidance that will address for the first time what “reliable verification” means as it pertains to tenants’ service animal requests. It’s not clear when the guidance, which is currently under federal review, will be released.

But Grosso offered some clarity to the committee Tuesday on the substance of the guidance. While landlords and property managers are legally prohibited from inquiring about the nature or severity of a tenant’s disability, they can express concern about the reliability of a service animal certification letter and provide steps for the tenant to take for further verification. This may include asking the tenant to provide additional documentation from their medical provider. The most reliable form of verification is a letter from a medical provider who has a history of treating the tenant, and the letter should name the tenant’s disability and the animal most qualified to assist him or her, Grosso said. “It’s best to have a policy on this issue rather than doing it on an ad hoc basis,” she added.

However, if you can “readily observe” that a tenant has a disability and an animal that provides a service, it’s wise not to push the issue of additional verification, Grosso said. She added that HUD’s forthcoming guidance also will address exotic animals such as alligators and the number of animals each individual tenant can request in their unit.

It’s important not to trivialize the issue of service animals because of abuses of the law, Grosso said. “Very often, there is some nefarious attribution to people who request assistance animals,” she said. “But many times, there are people with significant disabilities who legitimately need the assistance of a service animal. They bear the burden of the effects of service animal abuses.”

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Tampa Office Is Now Open  &  Attorney Shawn Brown Joins KBR

Tampa Office Is Now Open & Attorney Shawn Brown Joins KBR

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Tampa Office Is Now Open  & Attorney Shawn Brown Joins KBR

The award-winning service you have to come to expect from Kaye Bender Rembaum now reaches the Tampa area with the opening of our third office location. Shawn Brown, Esq. joins the firm and is named managing attorney for our Tampa location.
Mr. Brown is Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law and is an active member of its Committee, where he serves as Chair of the Safe Harbor Subcommittee. He is also a member of the legislative review group, and is tasked with reviewing and providing comments and edits to the legislation affecting community associations each legislative session. Mr. Brown also served with the Auxiliary Committee, reviewing and editing various chapters in the 4th Edition of the Florida Condominium and Community Association Law, published by the Florida Bar. Mr. Brown also sits on the Real Property Litigation Committee, where he chairs the Judicial Litigation Support and Education Subcommittee, and the Problem Studies Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar. In addition, Brown was recently appointed by the President of The Florida Bar to the Condominium and Planned Development Law Certification Committee where he will now review and approve applications of attorneys seeking to become board certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law.
Mr. Brown’s focus has been exclusively on the practice of all aspects of community association law, representing condominium and homeowner associations and handling issues ranging from collection of assessments and foreclosures to covenant enforcement and litigation. He is routinely invited to provide both association boards of directors and community association managers with regular legislative and case law updates.
We are very excited about our new Tampa location and having Mr. Brown join Kaye Bender Rembaum’s award-winning team.
Our new office is located at 1211 N. Westshore Boulevard in Tampa, and can be reached at 813-375-0731.

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June Edition of the FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE

June Edition of the FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE

  • Posted: May 31, 2019
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June Edition of the

FLORIDA RISING MAGAZINE

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Read the Florida Rising Magazine each month.

If you looking to Advertise in our Editions Sent to the Property Management, Condo and HOA Decision Makers

Published by: Effency Publishing for the State of Florida Property Management Association

 

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All American Asphalt

All American Asphalt

  • Posted: May 15, 2019
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All American Asphalt

Asphalt Services – Seal Coating – Concrete Services – Maintenance

Florida’s Top Company Seal Coating & Striping Parking Lots – Shopping Centers, Restaurants, Buildings, Condo’s & HOA’s, Banks, Churches…Throughout South Florida.

Contact us Today!  561-684-9183

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Kaye Bender Rembaum, with offices in Pompano Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, has opened an office in Tampa and named Shawn Brown, Esq. as Managing Attorney.

Kaye Bender Rembaum, with offices in Pompano Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, has opened an office in Tampa and named Shawn Brown, Esq. as Managing Attorney.

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Community Association Law Firm Kaye Bender Rembaum

Opens Third Office in Florida

Shawn Brown, Esq. joins Firm as Managing Attorney of new Tampa office


 

SOUTH FLORIDA – Leading Florida association law firm Kaye Bender Rembaum, with offices in Pompano Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, has opened an office in Tampa and named Shawn Brown, Esq. as Managing Attorney.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for us to expand our footprint on the west coast,” said Robert Kaye, Esq., managing Firm member of Kaye Bender Rembaum. “Shawn shares our commitment for delivering exceptional service to our clients. His knowledge and experience will be an asset as we continue to build our presence in the Tampa market.”

Prior to joining Kaye Bender Rembaum, Brown was a partner in the law firm of Frazier & Brown and the law firm of Redding & Brown, both in Tampa.

Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar, Brown is an active member of the Condominium and Planned Development Committee where he serves as chair of the Safe Harbor Subcommittee, is a member of the legislative review group and is tasked with reviewing and providing comments and edits to the legislation affecting community associations each legislative session. He also served as a member of the Auxiliary Committee, reviewing and editing different chapters in the 4th Edition of the Florida Condominium and Community Association Law published by The Florida Bar. Brown also sits on the Real Property Litigation Committee, where he is chair of the Judicial Litigation Support and Education Subcommittee, and the Problem Studies Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar.

“I am thrilled to join such a well-respected Firm with a proven track record of success in community association law,” said Brown. “I look forward to this opportunity and

growing our presence here with existing and new clients.”

Brown’s focus has been exclusively on the practice of all aspects of community association law and regularly practicing before the trial and appellate levels of state and federal courts, including arguing before the Florida Supreme Court and administrative agencies such as the Florida Division of Condominiums. He has extensive experience in all aspects of community association law and real estate law, representing condominium and homeowner associations and handling issues ranging from collection of assessments and foreclosures to covenant enforcement and litigation. He is routinely invited to provide both association boards of directors and community association managers with regular legislative and case law updates.

Brown also represents individuals in real estate transactions and litigation, devoting his practice to working with clients on a broad range of legal issues that community associations, property owners and buyers and sellers of real estate face on a regular basis.

A graduate of Stetson University and Stetson University College of Law, Brown was a recipient of the U.S. Senator Max Cleland scholarship and served as an intern to United States Senator Connie Mack in his Washington D.C. office while attending American University. He is a resident of Tampa.

The new Kaye Bender Rembaum office is located at 1211 N. Westshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Kaye Bender Rembaum is a full-service commercial law firm concentrating on the representation of more than 1,000 community associations throughout Florida. With offices in Broward, Hillsborough and Palm Beach counties, the Firm was recently presented with the 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for Legal Services by the Florida Community Association Journal, an award they’ve received annually since 2014. For more information, visit www.KBRLegal.com, call 954-928-0680 and follow the Firm on www.facebook.com/KayeBenderRembaum.

Members of SFPMA.Com – State of Florida Property Management Association  Pompano Beach OfficePalm Beach Office,

EmmaJean Livingston | Pierson Grant PR

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The Florida Rising Magazine for May is Published.

The Florida Rising Magazine for May is Published.

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The Florida Rising Magazine for May is Published.

For Florida’s Property Management Industry. Keep up to date with what is new, Events, Members of SFPMA

Managers in June we have a new redesigned Directory > Clients can find Property Managers in Florida with ease.

Get your company listed! find out more inthe May Edition.

Share this with your Friends: Direct Link  https://joom.ag/dxAa

 

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UPSTREAM GOES “HOLLYWOOD”!

UPSTREAM GOES “HOLLYWOOD”!

  • Posted: Apr 23, 2019
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Members in the News:

Upstream Network, the multi-family’s premier provider of broadband services, expanded its services this month to Hollywood Towers Condominium (Hollywood, Florida)

“This upscale building was very unhappy with the local service provider, and wanted something special for its residents,” explained Bryan Rader, President of Upstream. “And that’s what we gave them.”

Hugh Moore, Property Manager of Hollywood Towers described the experience. “Very well done. The technical team was experienced, friendly, and responsive, and the products are amazing.” He continued “the picture quality is a huge upgrade and so are the internet speeds. My residents are thrilled with their performance.”

Upstream Network continues to add buildings to its network in key markets. “Our audience really enjoys using our platform. We’ve added several thousand new units recently, and just started construction on another large community in Miami,” Rader explained.

“I would absolutely recommend Upstream,” Moore concluded. “I wish they were in the building I live in.” Upstream Network’s recent customer satisfaction ratings are consistent with the experience at Hollywood Towers, with over a 94% satisfied rating. “Our growth is directly tied to our ability to perform,” Rader stated. “And we are performing.”

For more information about Upstream Network View our Membership Page on the State of Florida Property Management Association‘s, or direct by Email at mmalecki@upstream.network

Bryan Rader
President
341-540-1114
brader@upstream.network

 

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We are passionate about bettering cities, housing communities and the safety of their residents!

We are passionate about bettering cities, housing communities and the safety of their residents!

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As a paving contractor, we don’t solely focus on our paving work.

At Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating, we are passionate about bettering cities, housing communities and the safety of their residents! Contact us to evaluate your #HOA community’s paving needs at 954-691-0727 or head to PaveWithASP  We self-perform the entire state of Florida!

Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating From idea or blueprint to finished surface, we offer all facets of new paving installation. Our crews have the technical expertise to perform these tasks to the standards set by local, state and federal requirements. This expertise allows us to pass inspections the first time so that your project can stay on schedule.

Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating provides pavement maintenance & construction services to Florida for over 30 years. The solid foundation that Michael “Mickey” Curry started in 1992 employing the best people, using the best products and providing what the customer needs with a competitive pricing has enable Atlantic Southern to continue to thrive.

 

 

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Major Announcement! Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating has officially opened a new Fort Myers location serving Collier and Lee Counties! Contact us today at 239-234-2155 to manage your parking lot and asphalt pavement needs!

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