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Making floors slip-resistant requires a clear understanding of what you are working with. These are the factors that impact whether a floor is slippery or not:
In this post, we’ll cover several slippery floor types… and show you how to reduce the possibility of slip and fall accidents on your premises. Whether you’re at home or on business premises, we’ve got you covered.
MIAMI – The Florida law known as the “Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights” took effect on October 1st.
It revises the requirements for the governance and regulation of homeowners’ associations to:
We are sure there will be more to come, as the State’s changes to the Law slimmed down the original Law and added to the original law.
SFPMA and Our Legal Members. October 1, 2023
Tags: Condo and HOA Law, Management News
In order to properly adjust any claim for damage to a structure, it is important to prepare a detailed repair estimate. Sarasohn & Company will do that on your behalf. Whenever necessary, we will employ the services of architects, engineers, contractors and other independent experts at no additional cost to you.
Full consideration is given to the provisions of your policy, as well as applicable statutes and case law, so as to maximize the recovery. This includes consideration of depreciation, coinsurance, code upgrades, deductibles and any other factors important to a successful adjustment. Sarasohn & Company is also equipped to provide project management for the reconstruction process. Project management is a field used in large construction projects to coordinate the various aspects of the repairs. This service is provided at no additional cost.
All insurance policies require the submission of a complete inventory of both the damaged and undamaged personal property. This includes machinery, trade fixtures, appliances, merchandise inventory, household furnishings, clothing and all other movable property insured under the policy. This coverage also covers improvements and betterments on tenants’ policies, which can be treated several ways for claims purposes.
Sarasohn & Company has on its staff, experienced personnel who are capable of filling these requirements. In addition to listing the property involved, our experts will calculate the replacement cost and actual cash value of each item as well as the repair cost when appropriate. We will determine salvage value, if any, and help arrange for protection of the property from further damage, as required by the policy. Our services can be helpful in documenting your tax loss, if any.
One of the most complex aspects of your claim involves calculating the loss of income you will suffer as a direct result of damage to real or personal property. Sarasohn’s long term experience has helped to develop a team of forensic accountants who have proven to be outstanding in their ability to adjust claims in a way most favorable to the policyholder. The services of CPA’s and tax attorneys are engaged when necessary, at no additional cost to you.
One of the questions that usually arise in a loss of income claim involves the continuation of payroll during the period of restoration. It is extremely important that a method be established as soon as possible after the loss, to resolve this aspect of the claim. Sarasohn & Company, with its years of experience will assist you with these important decisions. Extra expense coverage can be used creatively to make up for insufficient property coverage, should that scenario exist.
Stephen Sarasohn SPPA
stephensarasohn@gmail.com
Public Adjusters since 1924
www.sarasohn.net
561-368-5000 office
561-866-3589 cell
Tags: Insurance, Management News, Members Articles, Public Adjuster Articles
Allstate Resource Management has over 25 years of experience in maintaining the health of lakes, ponds, wetlands, and stormwater systems. We have continued since our inception to be the leader in resource management. Our services include lake management, wetland management, stormwater drain cleaning and maintenance, erosion control, fish stocking, native plantings, debris removal, water quality, aquatic pest control, and upland management. All of our technicians are thoroughly trained and certified in order to meet the strict standards imposed by governmental agencies. This ensures that your property will be treated by only the most competent individuals who are proud of the services we render.
In addition to providing a healthy habitat, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of beautiful color lit fountains, bringing beauty and enjoyment to any lake or pond.
We also offer support services for property managers and HOA’s including educational presentations and CEU programs. Our approved courses offer continuing education credit to CAMs. When you search the Upcoming Events page on SFPMA each month you will find the Educational Classes Offer or Contact us directly so we can schedule an event at your Condo or HOA with a day packed with information and fun for all.
Colleen Sullivan
Marketing Manager
www.allstatemanagement.com
6900 SW 21st Court, Building #9
Davie, Florida 33317
Phone: (954) 382-9766
Fax: (954) 382-9770
Tags: Condo and HOA, Lake Management Articles, Management News
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Here’s a new law that is already causing chaos in our communities. As many of us are unfortunately already learning, there is a lack of affordable housing in our state. In order to combat this problem, The Florida Legislature passed a new law.
The Live Local Act is a new Florida law that was designed to increase affordable housing development. The nearly 100-page piece of legislation allocates up to $811 million for affordable housing programs. It also carves out a variety of tax incentives, land-use policies and other strategic initiatives to encourage developers to build more affordable housing in the state. Among them is a provision that modifies the approval process for new housing developments by requiring local governments to relinquish control of several zoning and land-use regulations.
Although I have not had the time to review the new law, it appears that the major problem with the new rules is that apparently, local officials are preempted from weighing in on zoning, density and height restrictions for eligible developments. Qualifying projects are defined as any residential housing project on commercial, industrial or mixed-use land that allocates at least 40 percent of units to be affordable for residents earning up to 120% of the area median income.
Think about this for a moment. Think about a piece of land in your community that is commercial, industrial or mixed use and that is only a story or two tall. Think about the fact that your local zoning laws require the structure to remain only a story or two tall. Now think about throwing those height restrictions in the garbage, and instead allowing a developer to build affordable housing that is 30 stories tall on all of these properties, and nobody in your community has the power to stop it. That’s the position that developers are certainly taking.
All of your local laws regarding height and density would be pre-empted by this new law and affordable housing, as tall as can be, would be the new law of the land. Cities like Doral and Miami Beach are already fighting back. No doubt that the courts will have to weigh in on this one.
Should the State of Florida be allowed to make a law that pre-empts your local zoning code and instead allow affordable housing to be built on any commercial, industrial or mixed-use property, without any restriction regarding density or height? Seems scary to me.
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