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Manage your annual meetings from anywhere! with BuildingBoard, the solution that lets you manage annual meetings and elections remotely or in-person.

Manage your annual meetings from anywhere! with BuildingBoard, the solution that lets you manage annual meetings and elections remotely or in-person.

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ANOTHER NEW LAW:  HB 437 — FLAGS, TURFS AND BOATS

ANOTHER NEW LAW:  HB 437 — FLAGS, TURFS AND BOATS

ANOTHER NEW LAW:  HB 437

By Eric Glazer, Esq.

I can’t tell you how may fights I have been involved in regarding flags other than the U.S. flag flying above someone’s home and the fact that someone put down fake grass or stored a boat, that nobody can see, in their backyard.  Well, here’s a new statute that solves both of those problems:

Florida Statute 718.113

If any covenant, restriction, bylaw, rule, or requirement of an association prohibits a homeowner from displaying flags permitted under this paragraph, the homeowner may still display one portable, removable United States flag or official flag of the State of Florida in a respectful manner up to two of the following, and one portable, removable flags official flag, in a respectful manner, not 48 larger than 4 1/2 feet by 6 feet:, which represents

  1. The United States flag.
  2. The official flag of the State of Florida.
  3. A flag that represents the United States Army, Navy,  Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard., or
  4. A POW-MIA flag.
  5. A first responder flag. A first responder flag may incorporate the design of any other flag permitted under this paragraph to form a combined flag. For purposes of this subsection, the term “first responder flag” means a flag that recognizes and honors the service of any of the following: a. Law enforcement officers as defined in s. 943.10(1).
  6. Firefighters as defined in s. 112.191(1).
  7. Paramedics or emergency medical technicians as those terms are defined in s. 112.1911(1).
  8. Correctional officers as defined in s. 943.10(2).
  9. 911 public safety telecommunicators as defined in s. 401.465(1).
  10. Advanced practice registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or registered nurses as those terms are defined in s. 464.003.
  11. Persons participating in a statewide urban search and rescue program developed by the Division of Emergency Management under s. 252.35.
  12. Federal law enforcement officers as defined in 18 U.S.C. s. 115(c)(1), regardless of any covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements of the association.

In addition, in an HOA, the homeowner may erect a 20 foot flagpole on any portion of their property and fly the U.S. flag and any of the flags mentioned above.

Florida Statute 720.3045 now states:

Regardless of any covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements of an association, and unless prohibited by general law or local ordinance, an association may not restrict parcel  owners or their tenants from installing, displaying, or storing any items on a parcel which are not visible from the parcel’s frontage or an adjacent parcel, including, but not limited to, artificial turf, boats, flags, and recreational vehicles.

I’m getting ready for lots of fights regarding visibility of boats as boat owners will look to save the costs of monthly storage.

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We are dedicated to the highest level of expertise in assessing the state of aging structures. Our staff is committed to saving clients time and money by determining any repair quantities during inspection.

We are dedicated to the highest level of expertise in assessing the state of aging structures. Our staff is committed to saving clients time and money by determining any repair quantities during inspection.

Coastal areas like South Florida have a unique need for concrete rehabilitation and protection services predominantly related to assessing structural damage.

SRI Consultants, we provide the highest level of expertise in assessing the state of aging structures and are committed to saving clients time and money by determining repair quantities during inspection. With over thirty-five years of experience, and a registered professional engineer in Florida & Virginia, the president and founder of SRI, Mr. Shirish “Raj”pathak, is a NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist. We have specialists in structural engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering and corrosion engineering at your disposal. The extra effort and attention to detail put forth by our team ensure you receive the highest quality services available to the industry.

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of expertise in assessing the state of aging structures. Our staff is committed to saving clients time and money by determining any repair quantities during inspection.

 

ARCHITECTURE

Creativity + Partnership. Our architectural services include new building design, remodeling, site planning, interior design, and historic renovation. We collaborate with independent architects to ensure the excellence of site plans, building design and finishes.

ENGINEERING

Technical Expertise. We are experts in our field with certifications from NACE and FL Board of Professional Engineers. Our team offers civil, environmental, structural and corrosion engineering services for single & multi-story structures, condos, hotel and motels, cooling towers and seawalls.

STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION

Comprehensive Solutions. Together, we have over 50 years of experience in structural rehab, offering a full range of integrated services including condition assessments, testing, specifications preparation, bid & permit prep and project management.

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Precision + Innovation. We use the most advanced tools to identify concrete defects, assess steel corrosion, and locate moisture in structures. We offer remediation services to measurably extend the life of your investments.

 

We have specialists in structural engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering and corrosion engineering at your disposal. The extra effort and attention to detail put forth by our team ensure you receive the highest quality services available to the industry.

On Monday, over 50 news, articles and events on our website were not being published, many of these are the top industry news, events and the articles sent to us from our members.

On Monday, over 50 news, articles and events on our website were not being published, many of these are the top industry news, events and the articles sent to us from our members.

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A broken shortcodes issue shows that this change impacts how plugins display things like breadcrumbs, newsletter signup forms,  Updates, Forms, Meta,  content, and more. 

On Monday, over 50 news, articles and events on our website were not being published, many of these are the top industry news, events and the articles sent to us from our members.  SFPMA publishes these on our blog, and it is coded to automatically send these to our email list of over 245,000 emails for board members, managers and members. when things go smoothly everyone reads these as well as all posts are automatically coded and sent to all social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter …etc.

Well this week our IT  Dept has been working overtime trying to figure out why nothing is published? Today we finally found the reason why!

It was found that our work was not being published on sfpma website, the wordpress platform was in the process of upgrading to the next version. 6.2.1 / This breaks websites shortcodes and removes these coded directives from blocks within websites.  read more.

this week our IT dept is working to correct this and have some of our content show, We have reverted back to 6.2 before the update everything was working. we post and its picked up and re sent to pages and areas on sfpma’s website, this includes adding new members to our directory, adding our events to the calendar, writing articles and posting to our blog, since those were not working or showing the calendar looks blank? the new companies did not get updated or show on the directory and no posts were shown since sunday evening.

We are on top of this and we are glad we know the problem, we will be reposting everything and will have this corrected in a few days. Its not sfpma’s website kbut a WordPress problem with its blocks not reading the shortcodes within our website pages and plugin’s.

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Allstate Resource Management Family owned and operated for over 25+ years! Headquarters located in South Florida!

Allstate Resource Management Family owned and operated for over 25+ years! Headquarters located in South Florida!

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We service 300+ HOA Communities, let us help yours!


Allstate Resource Management Family owned and operated for over 25+ years! Headquarters located in South Florida!

Contact us today at:
Direct: 954-382-9766
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Finding the top Companies working in our Industry is important for Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members.

Finding the top Companies working in our Industry is important for Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members.

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Many Property Managers, Condo & HOA Board Members use our members in the buildings and communities they manage, for them this equates to happier residents, fewer high-priced emergency repair bills and cost savings overall. Through membership marketing its all about forming relationships that lead to increased business for your company and lasting relationships for you.

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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”

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

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

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Managers & Board Members, 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.

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

You can search our members directory to find the companies you need!

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 they hold proper licensing, insurances in the State of Florida.


Members send us company articles, Sales and Company News.  As a member you can find the submission forms on the Members Portal – Log In and find the forms to keep us informed. or send to membership@sfpma.com  Our Teams will republish these and send them out to our industry via direct emailing. Social Media, our Publications, Getting you infront of the decision makers. 

 

  • 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 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?

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 programs, each day this is sent directly to clients using Emails, Published on our Website and Social Media pages and Groups. We want you to be seen by clients all over Florida.

 

How do you use marketing for 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 those 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 235,000 Emails that are kept safe and secure.  Our Magazine “Florida Rising Magazine” has been published for over 9 years 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! and 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.

 


The Members Portal:

Members can access the Members only portal when they are logged in to sfpma.  *At the top of the page you will see ( Member ( your name or Company Name) you can still post 0 listings…) < Simply CLICK YOUR NAME and access the members portal.

(SOMETIMES YOU MIGHT HAVE TO REFRESH YOUR PAGE IF ITS THE FIRST TIME YOU WILL SEE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE ACCEPT THE COOKIES)

 

On the members portal:

This is the area where you can find your account information. You can also find access to the many ways to interact with SFPMA.

A)  – Changing your password   B)  – View your Account    C)  – Renew your Membership   D)  – Write Articles and send them to SFPMA    E)  – Find your Favorites   F)  –  Submit a Sale or Product Form    G) – Send us an Event

 

This post was added when a few members stated they have not had a call for work?

Answer to this is:  We have many ways we promote what our members are doing. We use Direct Emails these are sent 3 to 4 times each week to over 235,000 Emails. Social Media these posts are copied and promoted on groups and pages managed by sfpma, along with many posts are reshared by the many people that are reading them on FB, LI, Twitter and others.

When a member does not take time to send us what their company is doing it reflects on them. They are running their company and very busy but it takes a lot more to promote what they do? yet many companies dont do that, Promotions! sfpma is always open for articles, promotions, new sales we can use to send to our industry. when we dont get anything our team uses past articles and looks at your social media and uses some of those to repost these to our clients.

If you need a person to help you with promotions, and or marketing – One of the top Marketers helping members is:

Vail Marketing Solutions

(908) 528.4087

Providing everything from a full branding overhaul and business development program to a specific marketing project or campaign.

Vail Marketing Solutions is a woman-owned, multi-service consulting firm providing marketing, communications and business development solutions for any business looking to increase their visibility and bottom line. Our approach delivers a cost-effective, customized marketing plan to fit the needs of your business and reach your goals. We will work hand in hand with you to develop your brand, tell your story and help you stand out from your competition ultimately leading to more growth opportunities.

For over 14 years, Ms. Jessica Vail has been successful in providing marketing, communications and business development solutions within the construction, engineering and real estate industries. Her passion for marketing and helping others led her to create Vail Marketing Solutions. She is a published writer and an active member of many networking organizations and committees.

What is holding you back?

You don’t have time to spend on a marketing plan and execution. You have limited resources, staff and money. You don’t know where to start. If these scenarios sound familiar, let’s talk.

Call Jessica, tell her Frankie Sent you! she has helped many companies get infront of the decision makers. She works with clients and sfpma members, for Ads on our website and our magazines.

 

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Visit Kaye Bender Rembaum at the Orange County Convention Center on April 26th! KBR will also present their popular  “Assistance Animal or Pet” class at 9:30am.

Visit Kaye Bender Rembaum at the Orange County Convention Center on April 26th! KBR will also present their popular “Assistance Animal or Pet” class at 9:30am.

Condo & HOA Expo Orlando

Visit Kaye Bender Rembaum at the Orange County Convention Center on April 26th!

KBR will also present their popular

“Assistance Animal or Pet” class at 9:30am.

Learn about the new HUD regulations and new Florida Legislation pertaining to assistance animals, as well as common issues concerning assistance animals and addressing requests by residents for reasonable accommodations.

Course # 9627147 | Provider # 0005092 | One CEU in OPP

Instructed by Alan Schwartzseid, Esq.

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As a community association manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of an association

As a community association manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of an association

WHY WE CAN’T REVIEW LEGAL DOCUMENTS

By Rafael Aquino  ( see below the article )

As a community association manager, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of an association. Board members rely heavily on their expertise and knowledge to ensure the smooth functioning of the association. However, there are times when board members may ask a CAM to assist them in tasks outside their job responsibilities.

One such task is reviewing legal documents for the association. While it may seem like a simple task, it is not something that community association managers are permitted to do. This is because reviewing legal documents requires legal expertise and knowledge, which only a licensed attorney can provide.

Certain ethical and legal obligations bind community association managers. We are not licensed to provide legal advice or services, and doing so could put our license and reputation at risk. It is essential to understand that giving legal advice or services without a license is illegal and could lead to severe consequences.

If a board member asks you to review legal documents, you must inform them that you are not permitted to do so. Instead, it would be best if you recommended that they consult with a licensed attorney specializing in community association law. This will protect your license and reputation and ensure that the association receives the best possible legal advice.

It is also important to note that if a community association manager recommends a particular provider for legal services, it is for a reason. When recommending a provider, they do so based on their knowledge and experience in the industry.

To put it in perspective, it would be like asking a dentist to perform brain surgery. While both are in the medical field, they require vastly different skill sets and knowledge. Just like a dentist would recommend a neurosurgeon for brain surgery, a community association manager would recommend a licensed attorney for legal services.

In conclusion, as community association managers, we must understand and uphold our ethical and legal obligations. Reviewing legal documents is not within the scope of our job responsibilities, and it is important to recommend a licensed attorney for such tasks. By doing so, we are protecting our license and reputation and ensuring that the association receives the best possible legal advice.


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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Orlando Condo and HOA Expo. APRIL 26TH, 2023 AT THE ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER – ORANGE COUNTY.

Orlando Condo and HOA Expo. APRIL 26TH, 2023 AT THE ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER – ORANGE COUNTY.

Property Management Expo & Seminars

Orange County Convention Center-West Bldg

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Seminars 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Exhibits 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Sign up for the networking and educational event of the year!
Get face-time with the industry experts, browse the latest
products and services and learn how to save thousands on the
management and maintenance of your condo or HOA.

Registration is FREE for association managers,
and board members.
Register Today Don’t delay!

More of our members are in the Expos, Reach out and learn how they can help your communities with the services they offer.  find them on our Members directory on SFPMA.com

 

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