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Over the past several years, all of Florida’s community association statutes have been amended to require that board members be “certified.”

Over the past several years, all of Florida’s community association statutes have been amended to require that board members be “certified.”

Board Members Courses:

Newly elected or appointed board members must sign a form, that provides that the board member has read the association’s governing documents, and that such board member will work to uphold such documents to the best of his or her ability.

Further, the board member must agree that he or she will faithfully discharge his or her fiduciary duty to the association’s members.

In lieu of signing this written certification, a newly elected or appointed director may instead provide a certificate demonstrating that they have satisfactorily completed an approved educational course.    

 Find Upcoming Board Member Courses on our Calendar on SFPMA.COM

A prospective board member can attend and complete such an educational course up to one year in advance of taking a seat on the board.

In the event that a board member fails to either complete an educational course or sign the required form within ninety days of their election or appointment to the board, such board member is suspended from service on the board until they complete the requirement.

SFPMA.COM has a full list of Courses that are offered by our members. View our Calendar of Events and keep informed. Take advantage of these required courses.

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FREE CONDO BOARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

FREE CONDO BOARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

ROYALE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FT. LAUDERDALE, HOLDS FREE CONDO BOARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

Fort Lauderdale, May 30, 2017 — A series of free certification classes for condo Board members as well as educational seminars for Board members of condos, homeowners associations and co-ops take place on Monday evenings.  All sessions are held at the offices of Royale Management Services, 2319 North Andrews Avenue. 

Open to all who register, the Board certification classes and property management seminars are conducted by Steven J. Weil, Ph.D., EA, LCAM, president of the 31-year old Fort Lauderdale property management firm.  Refreshments and networking begin at 5:30 p.m. The seminars follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. and include a Q&A. Space is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 954-563-1269.

Condo Board Certification Classes are held on the second Monday of the month and cover topics such as condo law, fiduciary responsibility, governing documents, official records, financial reporting, budgeting, enforcement, elections, et al. Upcoming dates are:  6/12/2017, 9/11/2017, 10/9/2017, and 11/13/2017.

The Property Management Seminars listed below take place on the third Monday of the month: 

06/19/17       Conducting Meetings & Getting The Work Done

09/18/17       Reading & Using Association Financial Statements

10/16/17       Building a Budget That Works

11/20/17       Condo Elections – Getting It Right

Dr. Weil has appeared on Good Morning America and is frequently quoted by major media.  His bylined articles are regularly published on the South Florida Property Management Association website.  “The Condo Board Certification Classes are designed to help new board members meet the Florida 718.112 Statute requirements for Condo Association Board Members,” Dr. Weil said. “Our seminar goal is prevention — to help keep Board members of condos, HOAs and Co-ops from frequently having to call their attorney.”

ABOUT ROYALE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Steven J. and Theresa Weil, each of whom has earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration, are the principals of Fort Lauderdale-based Royale Management Services, Inc. A licensed, full-service Community Association Management (CAM) firm, RMS provides professional residential property management services throughout Broward County, Florida, specializing in management, consulting and accounting for Condominium Associations, Home Owners Associations and Co-Ops.

RMS has a team of 16 full-time employees dedicated to working closely with association Boards to hold down costs while improving the quality of life for their residents. RMS strives to ensure that proper procedures are followed to keep the association in compliance with all of the rules governing elections, budgeting, accounting, operation, collection and assessment. The work includes educating board members on the responsibilities, duties, and obligations involved in governing the association.

Royale Management Services, Inc. has been serving South Florida since 1984. Originally founded to provide high-quality management and accounting services for business and individuals, the company expanded into the property management business in 2000. The firm and its president are members of the Community Association Institute (CAI) and the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

CONTACT:
Rose Sexton, Business Communications Services, Deerfield Beach, FL 

Phone: (954) 480-9906    Email: sextons.r@gmail.com

OR

Steven J. Weil, Ph.D., EA, LCAM

Royale Management Services, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Phone: (800) 382-1040  Email:  steve@rmsaccounting.com

CHECK OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS TO FIND THESE AND OTHER EVENTS FOR THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY.

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ARE WE TOO COMPLACENT ABOUT HURRICANE PREPARATION?

ARE WE TOO COMPLACENT ABOUT HURRICANE PREPARATION?

ARE WE TOO COMPLACENT ABOUT HURRICANE PREPARATION?

Steven J. Weil, president, Royale Management Services

by Enrolled Agent Steven J. Weil, Ph.D., EA, LCAM, president, Royale Management Services, Inc.

It’s likely that we don’t have to react with any great urgency this summer to the long-term threat of sea level rising, but it’s probably a very good idea to think seriously about hurricane preparation right now.

Floridians may have become a bit complacent about hurricanes, knowing that South Florida has not been hit by a major hurricane since 2005.  However, hurricane researchers tell us that the current 11-year drought in the Sunshine State is almost twice as long as the previous one of six years’ duration (from 1979-1985).  They warn that it’s just a matter of time before storms start coming this way again.

Association residents have some options, depending upon the strength of a storm.

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I made new sales by going to Condo & HOA Board meetings!

I made new sales by going to Condo & HOA Board meetings!

With the numbers of service companies that are competing for work in the Property Management Industry I get these questions asked almost every day. How can my company increase sales?  How can I get in front of the decision makers? 

Both are great questions, So you want to get in front of the decision makers letting them know what your company does and how your services can help them. We feel strongly about joining with others in an Industry Organization or Association, one that is committed to the industry you are trying to get work from.

First Look at how much they charge. There are so many that charge from 400 up to over 700 per year to be listed on their directory. We ask you to understand that many of these organizations and associations charge service companies more than other members, why would that be. Well they know that you want to join and get noticed they charge you more because there are more service companies looking to do this. We think this is unfair taking money out of the pockets of hard working companies. The property managers, property owners, landlords, should be the ones paying more to find the Top Professionals that are listed and ready to help save them on the services they provide.

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Become a Successful Property Manager in Florida

Become a Successful Property Manager in Florida

Property Management Education – Become a Property Manager

As the number of Floridians renting properties continues to increase at record rates, so has the demand for property managers.  Whether you are interested in purchasing your first investment property, or are looking to become a professional property manager, the basics are the same.

The Gold Coast Schools property management course will help you understand the responsibilities, functions, and skills involved in property management.  Included with your course is a detailed workbook that will serve as a practical reference guide covering how to handle everyday situations that you will encounter out in the field.

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