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Is your community association indemnified from legal action resulting from collection activities? Don’t Get Sued, Get Axela!

Posted: Jul 20, 2021
By: Axela Technologies
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Don’t Get Sued, Get Axela!

HOAs, Condominium Associations, Cooperatives, and other community associations are regularly adjusting how they do business based on new laws and updates to existing statutes that supersede their own governing documents. Lately, a barrage of new legislation has taken direct aim at how community associations handle the collection of delinquent fees from home and unit owners who have fallen behind on their fees and assessments. Failure to follow these laws can put an association, its management company, and even its attorney in danger of being sued.

Legal Requirements

Axela Technologies has long been the leader in providing indemnification for HOAs, condominium associations, cooperatives and community association management firms by offering fully compliant third-party debt and delinquency collection services. We pride ourselves on keeping our business practices compliant with your state collection laws and are vigilant on newly passed legislation.

California’s Davis-Stirling Act, for example, outlines the “do’s and don’ts” for associations seeking to collect the fees that are owed to them from delinquent homeowners. Appropriately, each year the legislature has amended, revised and added numerous provisions of the Act. Requiring associations to be aware of the latest requirements in order for the association to proceed with collection of delinquent assessments.

Now Florida has revised their own laws for collecting delinquent assessments, adding additional protections for homeowners that all condominium associations, HOAs, and association management firms must adhere to on top of all their existing workload.

New Florida Laws

Among the most important changes in Florida law is Senate Bill 56: Community Association Assessment Notices (“SB 56”). The waiting period before notices can be sent to delinquent home or unit owners has been extended. HOAs already had to wait 45 days before notices that a lien was being sought against the debtor’s property could be sent. Additionally, a similar waiting period is needed for the post-lien notice of intent to foreclose.

Put simply, the new notice requirements will establish a 120-day period of collection efforts that associations must incur before proceeding with a foreclosure action. There will now be a mandatory 30-day courtesy notice of late assessment, a 45-day notice of intent to record a claim of lien, and a 45-day notice of intent to foreclose on that claim of lien. These changes take effect on July 1, 2021.

The Attorneys’ Function

The largest portion of the remaining legislative changes refer specifically to the work performed by attorneys on behalf of the associations they represent. While attorneys are sometimes needed for filing liens and enforcing the security interests of the associations they represent, it is almost always a far better decision to engage with a third-party debt collection service to properly service both the association and the delinquent home or unit owner prior to getting an attorney involved. Axela complies with all state laws in every state that it services and fully indemnifies the association and assures full compliance with state and federal law as well as the individual association’s own governing documents.

Is your HOA, condominium association, cooperative, or association management firm struggling to keep up with the latest legislation and indemnification while simply trying to collect the money it is owed from delinquent home or unit owners? Even the simplest collection task can come under legal scrutiny. With our “no cost or risk to the association” assurance, engaging Axela Technologies for your delinquency collection needs may be one of the easiest business decisions you’ll make in this litigious environment. Get in touch today and let us show you how we can collect your money without putting your association or association management business at risk of violating the law.

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Property Management Fees vs HOA Management Fees: How Different Are They?

Posted: Jul 16, 2021
By: Admin SFPMA
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Property Management Fees vs HOA Management Fees: How Different Are They?

The Difference Between Property Management Fees and HOA Management Fees

Many people confuse property management and HOA management, but the two are starkly different. Property management is the daily supervision and management of a rental property — be it residential or commercial. HOA management, on the other hand, refers to the management of homeowners associations.

The tasks of property managers include but are not limited to the following:

Advertising vacant rental units
Conducting property showings
Overseeing tenant applications
Screening potential tenants
Handling the lease agreement
Ensuring compliance with lease terms
Collecting and depositing rent
Coordinating maintenance, cleaning, repairs
Resolving tenant complaints

The tasks of HOA managers include but are not limited to the following:

Ensuring the maintenance of common areas
Coordinating with vendors
Attending board meetings
Collecting dues
Helping with budget planning and execution
Sending notices on behalf of the board
Communicating with homeowners
Ensuring compliance with the law and governing documents
Advising the HOA board

That being said, the difference between property management fees and HOA management fees has to do with the service being paid for. Typical property management fees cover property management services, whereas HOA management fees cover HOA management services. Both types of services, though, can be performed by a company or an independent manager.

Factors That Affect Property Management Company Fees

Property management is not a one-size-fits-all type of service. When it comes to property management fee calculation, there are a number of factors that can increase or decrease the amount.

Location. A luxury apartment located in a high-end neighborhood will naturally command a higher rental rate. As such, a property manager may adjust their fees accordingly.
Size. It is harder to manage a large rental property, so the fee tends to be more expensive the bigger the place.
Type. Some companies or managers charge a different rate depending on the type of property — single-family home, commercial property, condo unit, apartment, etc.
Condition. Older properties usually require more maintenance and repairs, thus equating to a higher fee.
Services. Companies and managers offer a wide variety of services. If you only need select services, you may end up paying a lower fee. The reverse is true if you need a more comprehensive extent of services.

All of these factors, except maybe the condition of the property, can also affect HOA management fees. Homeowners association management can come in the form of full-service management, remote management, or simple consulting services. Obviously, full-service management is more expensive than the other two.

Companies also tend to charge a lower price if you have more properties for them to manage. This is because of how certain administrative tasks scale, allowing companies to charge a discounted price for 10 properties or more.

What Is the Average Property Management Fee for Rental Properties?

How much you ultimately pay each month for property management services will also depend on the company’s fee structure. Some companies or managers charge an ongoing flat fee, while others take a portion of the monthly rent.

Percentage of Rent

This is the most widely used structure among property management companies. In exchange for their services, a company will charge you a certain percentage of the rent. Average property management fees structured this way sit between 8 and 12 percent of the gross rent.

For instance, if the monthly rent for one rental property is $10,000 and the rate is 6 percent, then according to the property management fee calculator, the company gets to keep $600.

Of course, there is a difference between charging a percentage of the rent collected and rent due. Rent collected is the actual amount the company collected from tenants, while rent due is the monthly rent that tenants should pay. Your contract should specify that the fee is for rent collected. Otherwise, you would need to pay your property manager even if tenants fail to pay their rent.

Flat Fee

In contrast, there are some companies or managers that charge a flat rate. When you go with flat fee property management, you will need to pay a set amount every month. A single-family home may command $100 a month, though it will really depend on the extent of the services, the size of the property, and other factors.

Other Home or Condo Property Management Fees to Know

Apart from the actual management fee, companies and managers may also charge separate sums for extra services. Some will try to hide this breakdown from you and intentionally skirt the topic. Many homeowners only find out about these extra fees after they have signed the contract. Thus, it is essential to ask each candidate for their full property management price list.

Here are the other fees you should look out for:

Initial Setup Fees

Some companies will charge you an initial fee designed to cover the costs of setting up an account with them, inspecting the property, and notifying tenants of the change in management. You should expect to pay about $500 or less for the initial setup fee.

New Tenant Placement Fees

Tenant placement fees cover the costs of marketing your vacant property, screening tenants, constructing the lease agreement, and so on. As with the ongoing management fee, this can come in the form of a flat rate or a percentage of the rent — usually 50 to 100 percent.

Vacancy Fees

If you hire a property management company to manage a vacant unit, they may charge you a vacancy fee. This can range from $50 per unit to as much as an entire month’s rent.

Maintenance Fees

Some management companies have in-house workers who perform maintenance work. In that case, look out for a maintenance fee in your contract. This fee can cost you $20 to $45 per person, typically not including the cost of materials and supplies.

Eviction Fees

Evictions are common in the rental property realm. But, if you want the company or your manager to evict a tenant for you, it will cost you a few hundred dollars. That does not include any court expenses, too.

Early Termination Fees

Contracts have set lifespans. If you try to end your contract earlier than specified, the company may charge you an early termination fee. This can range from the cost of one month’s services to the cost of the services for the remainder of the contract. Some companies may even take legal action against you for breach of contract.

If you want to avoid such a situation, make sure to check your agreement thoroughly before signing it. See if you can negotiate your way out of an early termination fee. You should also consider shortening the length of your contract to one year. That way, you have the option of renewing it annually.

How Much Are HOA Management Fees?

If you plan on hiring an HOA management company, here are the fees you should keep in mind.

Initiation Fees

Similar to property management companies, an HOA management company may charge you an initiation fee to get the ball rolling. This can cost you a few thousand dollars up to a whopping $30,000. Of course, it really depends on the size of your association and the services you require.

Monthly Management Fees

Since managing associations usually means managing communities with numerous properties, monthly fees typically rely on a rate per unit. On average, an HOA management company will charge you $10 to $20 per unit per month. They may offer you a discounted price, though, if you meet a certain number of units.

Early Termination Fees

This works similarly to early termination fees in property management contracts. The key to avoiding having to pay this sum is to lock yourself into a shorter contract period. Instead of signing a management contract good for multiple years, start with one and renew from there.

Other Fees

Some companies don’t offer all-inclusive packages. This means they will charge a separate fee for certain services, such as a fixed amount for each time a manager attends a board meeting. There is also something called a transition fee, which covers the cost of transferring from one company to another.

Is Paying Property Management Fees Worth It?

Property management is certainly a difficult undertaking for many homeowners. As such, many choose to outsource the task to a professional. And, with professional services come professional fees. Property management fees may seem unaffordable to you now, but they can be worth it in the end.

As for HOA management, it can be an equally challenging endeavor. If your HOA board wants to seek expert help, start looking for an HOA management company in your area today. Use our comprehensive online directory for fast and accurate results!

Widespread immunization is key to ending the coronavirus pandemic, but a significant number of Americans are reluctant to get their vaccines because of financial worries, despite the fact that it’s free to every American

Posted: Mar 06, 2021
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Widespread immunization is key to ending the coronavirus pandemic, but a significant number of Americans are reluctant to get their vaccines because of financial worries — especially people of color.

More than a third of adults are concerned about having to pay out of pocket for the vaccine, despite the fact that it’s free to every American, according to a recent survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Additionally, a third are worried about missing work if the side effects make them sick, while 1 in 6 are concerned about having to take time off to get the vaccine.

“If you’re a low-wage worker, you’re far less likely to have access to paid sick days,” Elise Gould, senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), told Yahoo Money. “So that simple fact of getting to a vaccine site, spending the time there, doing it again, and then potentially having side effects could make economically fragile families pass.”

“It’s very much of an issue,” she added.

‘Definitely a role for employers to play here’

The addition of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine is crucial in addressing some of the vaccine hesitancy. Because it’s only one dose, workers don’t have to worry about missing extra days of work.

“The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were the two that were available first to people in this country and both require two doses,” said Maura Calsyn, acting vice president for health policy at the Center for American Progress. “That’s two days potentially of missing work, two days potentially of having some side effects. With the J&J vaccine being authorized by the FDA, that’s really important because it’s one dose so that halves the concern potentially.”

There are no federal requirements for paid sick leave. However, eight states and the District of Columbia have enacted their own statewide paid family and medical leave laws. Some companies, like Trader Joe’s and Dollar General, have offered their employees paid time off to get their vaccines, but this isn’t the case for every business across the country.

“There’s definitely a role for employers to play here, which is making it clear to their employees that they want them to get vaccinated and having policies at work that say you can take paid time off to get the vaccine but if you get sick from the side effects of the vaccine, you can take time off,” Liz Hamel, vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation, told Yahoo Money.

This is especially important for hourly workers, who are often low income and lose pay if they take any time off, along with essential workers, Gould said.

“It’s definitely not a negligible hurdle,” Gould said.

Research has found that people of color represent a disproportionate amount of essential workers, and they also account for a large amount of deaths from COVID-19.

And while 34% of those unvaccinated are worried about missing work because of vaccine side effects, that number is even higher among Black and Hispanic adults at 49%. And 45% of them are concerned about having to pay for the vaccine.

“It’s particularly important to address some of those concerns and information needs for those populations if we want to get to a more equitable outcome in terms of who’s getting the vaccine,” Hamel said.

According to Calsyn, the most important factor is vaccine education, specifically ensuring that people understand they don’t have to pay for the vaccine and making sure they understand that side effects should not be a deterrent. But paid sick leave and providing more vaccine locations near people’s work are key, especially for those in communities most vulnerable to the COVID-19.

“It’s emblematic of inequities across the health care system,” Calsyn told Yahoo Money. “I hope that there’s some additional flexibility on when you can get the vaccine, hopefully as supply increases, more appointments available for people, and mobile clinics and the retail pharmacy program.”

Adriana Belmonte is a reporter and editor covering politics and health care policy for Yahoo Finance.

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Condos and HOAs who are forced to collect on delinquent accounts must consider the proper and most important ETHICAL solution. “Ask Mr. Condo” Bob Gourley

Posted: Feb 17, 2021
By: Axela Technologies
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Condos and HOAs who are forced to collect on delinquent accounts must consider the proper and most important ETHICAL solution.

by Axela’s “Ask Mr. Condo” Bob Gourley

Why Ethical Collections Really Matters for HOAs and Condominium Associations

What happens if 5% or more of the members of a condominium association or HOA don’t make timely payments to the association as expected? What if one or more homeowners stops contributing altogether? How can condominium associations and HOAs protect themselves while not playing the role of the villain in the eyes of the delinquent homeowners? Here is the argument in favor of ethical collections.

What is in the best interest of the association or the delinquent homeowner?

No one can question the need for a condominium association or HOA to act against delinquent owners within their association. After all, successful collection and distribution of common fees and assessments are the only way a condominium association or HOA can survive. Budgets are prepared annually. On one side of the budget are all of the known and anticipated expenses, contributions to Reserve Funds, and other expenses the association will face in the upcoming year. On the other side of the budget are the income items to pay for those expenses, namely the anticipated income from common fees and assessments from individual homeowner and unit owners within the association. A balanced budget can only be maintained if both sides of the equation are accurate.

Condominium associations and HOAs are typically not-for-profit businesses. The governing documents that create the bond between the unit owner and the association usually give the association serious clout when it comes to collecting common fees and assessments in a timely manner. Additionally, many associations engage an attorney to assist them in contract negotiation, interpretation and modification of governance documents, and much more. It’s not surprising, then, that many condominium associations and HOAs simply turn to their attorney when it comes to matters of collection of delinquent common fees and assessments. But boards should be asking themselves, is that wise? Is that in the best interest of the association or the delinquent homeowner? Is it the best way to protect the association’s assets and actually collect the money it is owed? Is it ethical?

The goal should be to educate delinquent homeowners and help them get current

There are several reasons that a condominium or homeowner can become delinquent. The simplest reason is that they simply don’t have enough money to pay all of their bills. Credit card bills, utility bills, car payments, and even the mortgage all need to be paid. There are perceived repercussions from missing any of these payments, including having utilities turned off, a car repossessed, or a foreclosure action from missed mortgage payments. For these reasons, a person who is short of cash might make the decision to defer or miss payments on their common fees or assessments for the simple reason there doesn’t appear to be any repercussions from doing so. It is a mistaken notion that is all too common. Other reasons include an owner’s death or severe illness, a lack of receiving or paying attention to communications from the condominium association or HOA, and even plain forgetfulness.

Whatever the reason, once the unit or homeowner gets behind in their common fees, the goal should be to educate them and get them back up and current so that their lack of payment doesn’t hurt the other association members who are paying on time.

Legal fees can even outweigh the amount the homeowner owes to the association

There is a huge difference between attempting to collect a debt and simply taking legal action against the debtor. Both have very real consequences to both the condominium association or HOA and the delinquent homeowner. Simply referring the matter to an attorney isn’t an attempt to collect a debt. It is an action that will lead to a lien and eventual foreclosure if the debt isn’t settled. Used as a first resort, it is an unethical solution because it harms the homeowner and puts the association at risk of losing additional money as the attorney will get paid for the legal work regardless of the outcome.

Since the delinquent unit owner is encumbered to the terms of the association’s governing documents, the hefty and often burdensome cost of the legal fees is also lumped onto the delinquent amount the homeowner owes to the association. In some extreme cases, the legal fees can even outweigh the amount owed to the association. Can you blame the delinquent unit owner for crying “foul” when this happens? It is unfair and unethical.

A specialized collection agency can work with the homeowner without threatening to foreclose

A far better and less expensive solution would be to work with a specialized collection agency that fully understands the plight of the condominium owner or HOA homeowner who has missed a few payments and become delinquent.

Axela Technologies is just such a collection agency. In addition to offering a no upfront cost to the condominium association or HOA, the fees for using a collection agency to service the debt is far more agreeable to the delinquent homeowner. They have the opportunity to address their delinquency and get themselves back in good standing with their association. A specialized collection agency can work with the homeowner politely and professionally, encourage a repayment plan, without involving the courts or threatening to foreclose on the homeowner’s home unless, and only unless, the debtor is unwilling to resolve the debt.

95% of delinquencies are settled without the need for the hefty legal expense of an attorney

In our experience, that is a rare occasion that only happens about once for every 20 accounts referred. That means up to 95% of delinquencies are settled without the need for the hefty legal expense of an attorney. Not only is this solution far less expensive for all concerned, it’s also a far more effective method of collecting delinquent common fees and assessments.

An ethical collection strategy needs to be considered in all cases of homeowner delinquency and not just because it is the right or ethical thing to do. Many associations have felt the bitter sting of financial loss after pursuing a strictly legal “lien and foreclose” strategy. Savvy homeowners who get swamped with legal fees on top of delinquencies are far more likely to file their own bankruptcy leading to the association simply “writing off” the delinquency and the legal fees spent trying to collect.

Using Axela Technologies and their ethical collections strategy proves effective 19 times out of 20. Ethical collections save time, save money, and encourages a “win/win” for the association and the homeowner. Take a look at your current condominium association or HOA collections strategy today. If it isn’t ethical, it’s time to talk to Axela Technologies.

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ACTION ALERT: The insurance industry is backing another bill that is trying to take away your rights and significantly reduce your coverage for roof damage.

Posted: Jan 30, 2021
By: Cohen Law Firm
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The insurance industry is backing another bill that is trying to take away your rights and significantly reduce your coverage for roof damage.

The insurance industry is backing another bill that is trying to take away your rights and significantly reduce your coverage for roof damage. If passed, Senate Bill 76 could potentially cost Floridian homeowners millions of dollars.

We need homeowners and business owners in Tallahassee on Tuesday, February 2nd to be heard and oppose this bill.

Here are some highlights of the bill:

Insurance companies can limit coverage for roofs more than 10 years old based on a “roof reimbursement schedule.” This could result in significant out of pocket expenses for homeowners.
The roof reimbursement schedule limits coverage to a percentage of the amount to repair or replace the roof.

Coverage can be limited to:

70% for metal roofs
40% for concrete tile and clay tile roofs
40% for wood shake and wood shingle roofs
25% for all other roof types, including asphalt shingle roofs

Timeframe to report property damage claims, including Hurricanes, is reduced to 2 years!
Policyholders must send their insurer a Notice of Intent to file a lawsuit prior suing for recovery of insurance proceeds.
Notice of Intent must include: the amount of damages sought, a detailed estimate for repairs, the actions of the insurer that gave rise to the action, and the amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the insured policyholder.
Notice of Intent must be served at least 60 days before filing a lawsuit. Given the 90 day period insurers already have to adjust claims, adding 60 days means generally waiting 5 months from the date the claim was reported before being able to sue for failure to adequately pay the claim.
Limits policyholders’ ability to recover attorney’s fees in a lawsuit against their insurer, a right that has been guaranteed under Florida law for decades.

READ the BILL

Insurance companies are making more in profits than ever before (read about the CEO earning $27 million here: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state–regional/rate-hike-greedy-insurance-ceo-paid-27m-times-citizens-chief/DBgq9ulJnA3GHE0Ap6e8oJ/?template=ampart). Their profits are your losses!

We need every roofing company to bring a homeowner to the Tallahassee Civic Center on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, to testify against bad legislation backed by insurance companies. Please call your representative and tell them you oppose Senate Bill 76 because it is bad for property owners, insurance consumers and contractors. This could affect your home and your livelihood!

Homeowners, do not let the insurance industry take away your rights with Senate Bill 76. Your voice counts! Call or email your representative today!

At Cohen Law Group, It’s About Justice!

It’s more than a slogan, it’s our firm’s mantra. We are zealous in protecting your rights. We offer 24-hour availability through our answering service. Call us today.

(407) 478-4878

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THERE ARE THINGS TO STILL BE THANKFUL FOR By Eric Glazer, Esq.

Posted: Nov 23, 2020
By: eric@condo-laws.com
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THERE ARE THINGS TO STILL BE THANKFUL FOR

By Eric Glazer, Esq.

I wrote this blog last year. I’m using it again because for many of us, and perhaps almost all of us, we are in the middle of the most difficult year of our lives. Nobody could have predicted the disaster that has been 2020 on a world-wide scale. So –I’m running the column again, hoping to challenge all of us into thinking about the positives that still remain in our lives and I’m hoping that your words of inspiration help inspire and cheer up all of us.

In three days from now we are supposed to sit around the table stuffing turkey down our throats while reflecting on all the things we should be thankful for. The easy ones are family and good health. Some might also be thankful for a new job, new car, new spouse or even new body part(s). How many of you however would be thankful for the community and home you live in?

Week after week, throughout the year, many of you write in complaining that there isn’t much to be thankful for in your community. While you may be sincere in your belief you’re your community is worse than North Korea and that your association should be named after Alcatraz, I also believe that if given enough time to think about it and come up with an answer, you can come up with at least one thing to be thankful for about the community you live in.

So, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, I am politely asking you to dig down, way down. Keep going. A little more…….and find something to be thankful for in your community. Perhaps you’re only thankful that someone other than yourself is crazy enough to serve on your Board. Maybe you’re thankful for a wonderful neighbor you have. Perhaps you’re thankful about the wonderful amenities your association has to offer, like the clubhouse and the swimming pool. Maybe, just maybe you’re thankful for the good work your Board is doing.

Today, you must come up with something nice to say. It’s easy to participate when the topic allows you to attack. Today, I’m asking you to work harder and say a few nice words about your community, your neighbors or dare I say it…….your Board.

To all of our wonderful blog readers and your families, I wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. Now….Be nice.

Glazer & Sachs, P.A.

Florida Homeowners’ Association and Condominium Law Attorneys

Thank you for your interest in Glazer and Sachs, P.A. Our six attorney firm exclusively practices community association law. Visit our website located at www.condo-laws.com and be sure to click on our “Legal Beat” newsletter where you can read our association law newsletters that we have been publishing for the past two decades. While there, you can also learn more about the firm’s attorneys, see some of our TV appearances and read articles from around the country wherein attorneys at this firm have been asked to comment about association legal issues.

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Cohen Law Group is proud to once again support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, this year’s Light The Night virtual event on Thursday, November 12.

Posted: Oct 27, 2020
By: Cohen Law Firm
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Cohen Law Group is proud to once again support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS)

Mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families through our participation in the Central Florida Light The Night. Light The Night is LLS’s annual fundraising event and the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Please help SFPMA Support our Members and the Lukemia & Lymphoma Society with a Donation.

This year’s “Light The Night” virtual event on

Thursday, November 12.

Madison Cohen and Harvey Cohen share their touching story of survival and hope

As you may already know, my daughter Madison is a blood cancer survivor.

See her story by clicking on the video below.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is an organization that I continue to support because I know first-hand that they are saving lives and I hope you can help us save lives as well.

Cohen Law Group has set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 for the Central Florida Light The Night. We truly value the partnership that Cohen Law Group, has developed with you. We view you as a partner with Cohen Law Group in the effort to make our communities healthier.

I am asking you to please make a contribution to help us reach our goal.

I am confident that you will join us in stepping up to the challenge. Your tax-deductible contribution (LLS Federal Tax ID: 13-5644916) will greatly enhance these collective efforts. We also invite you to join Cohen Law Group at this year’s Light The Night virtual event on Thursday, November 12.

Please join us in supporting an organization dedicated to saving and changing lives.

You can make a secure online donation by clicking on the link below:

Team fundraising page https://pages.lls.org/ltn/ncfl/Orlando20/cohenlawgroup

I look forward to your support of our efforts. Thank you and have a great day.

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It’s more than a slogan, it’s our firm’s mantra. We are zealous in protecting your rights. We offer 24-hour availability through our answering service. Call us today.

(407) 478-4878

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Home Fire Prevention Week – “Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property”.

Posted: Oct 08, 2020
By: Premier Fire Alarm
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Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property.

Home Fire Prevention Week

The public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.

Why firesprinklers? • save lives/reduce injuries • protect property • reduce impact of fire on environment • reduce business interruption • reduce risk to firefighters • increase community resilience
• preserve heritage THAT’s why!

Today’s theme is “Fire is Fast”. Very few people realize how fast a home fire grows. Check out this 1 minute video which shows how a home fire sprinkler system can save lives and property.

https://youtu.be/cnzPFi_EGjU

During the COVID-19 crisis, recent news reports have shown a correlation between stay-at-home mandates and an increase in home cooking fires. The NFPA and HFSC say this trend emphasizes the importance of the need to educate about fire safety, the organizations said in a press release.

The organizations noted that fire sprinklers can help eliminate home fire deaths, but that legislative barriers and a general unawareness of the technology have prevented its use in new homes.

The Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a project of the NFPA and the HFSC, is co-hosting Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a North America-wide virtual effort to show the value of home fire sprinklers from May 17-23.

“Previously, public demonstrations to show the speed of home fires and the powerful protection of home fire sprinklers were the centerpiece of this week, attracting large crowds all over the country,” NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy and HFSC President Lorraine Carli said in a statement. “But life is very different today with the fire service at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as public gatherings are inadvisable, this year we are acknowledging social distancing and simplifying fire service participation by providing a varied digital platform to flood the Internet with facts and messages of life safety.”

Throughout the week, fire departments and other public safety advocates across the U.S. can access digital content at the Home Fire Sprinkler Week Website and encourage their audiences to read and share daily messaging. The NFPA and HFSC will post home fire sprinkler videos, graphics and other information on their websites, through social media and via local news outlets.

*Each year, home fires cause eight of every 10 fire deaths and seven of 10 fire injuries, according to the NFPA, and fire sprinklers are proven to keep home fires small, preventing injuries, deaths and limiting property damage.

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Premier Fire Alarms and Integration Systems

Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems, Installation Division Inc. is dedicated to providing the most reliable systems and service in the alarm industry. Helping protect the lives and property of our customers is a responsibility we embrace and never take lightly. In every endeavor, we strive to satisfy our customers by meeting and exceeding their expectations.

Our Goals At Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems, Inc., we have high expectations of ourselves and we encourage our customers to have them too. For well over a decade, we have earned the trust of our customers through ingenuity, superior workmanship and responsiveness. Our continual effort to exceed current goals is your guarantee of superior performance and fulfillment of our commitments.

Premier Fire Alarm & Integration Systems, Installation Division Inc
EF license number: EC 13008323
430 Ansin Blvd Suite M
Hallandale, FL 330099
Call us: 954 404 7137

Southfire Systems

Complete Fire Alarm System Service, testing and inspection, low-cost 24-7 UL Central Station alarm monitoring services.

With over 15 years experience in the alarm servicing industry, we’ve seen our share of customer concerns. We fully understand that nobody wakes up in the morning and casually decides to install a fire alarm system in their home or business just to brighten everyones day! Usually, it is a mandatory requirement of local code enforcement and strict guidelines must be followed in order to fully comply with the criteria specified by those codes. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain your life safety system in proper working condition at all times. We realize how this situation can often create major headaches and frustrations for people who would rather be devoting their time and energies to running their own businesses instead.

Southfire Systems

6187 NW 167th St. Suite H-13
Miami, FL 33015
305-558-6126
office@southfiresystems.com
EF2000635

BLACK FIRE PROTECTION, INC.

Experts in all components of your water-based fire protection systems including; fire sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, hoses, backflow prevention devices, and fire hydrants. We fulfill all of your design, installation, retrofit, repair, inspection, test, and maintenance needs.

Marcas Black – Vice President
3461 NW 75th TerraceLauderhill, Florida 33319Serving Broward, Miami-Dade,
and Palm Beach.

Phone: 954-741-4548
Fax: 954-999-5258
marcas@blackfireprotection.com

Advanced Fire & Security

Advanced Fire & Security, Inc. is State Licensed, Whether you are a Property Manager, Owner, Engineer or Electrical Contractor, our goal is to make your life easier by providing the best products and services available for our industry. With Advanced Fire & Security you’ll sleep better knowing that your property and tenants are protected 24 hours a day.

FIRE & SECURITY COMPANY

2701 Gateway Drive
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Phone: 888-916-7474
Fax: 954-772-0500

Florida Fire Door

Certified Fire Door Inspections serving all commercial markets across Florida.

Florida Fire Door, LLC. Is the state’s leader in Life Safety Inspections and services. With over 20 years of life safety industry experience and working with different AHJ’s from all different industries, we are well versed in the code requirements and what the AHJ is expecting of you and your facility. You can count on us to keep you in compliance with all fire door code requirements.

Florida Fire Door
Mike Redd
VP Operations
954.947.SAFE (7233)
info@FloridaFireDoor.com
http://www.FloridaFireDoor.com

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