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Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as coming heavy rains might cause ‘major disaster’

Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as coming heavy rains might cause ‘major disaster’

Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as coming heavy rains might cause ‘major disaster’

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for much of the state, excluding South Florida, ahead of a disturbance that might strengthen into a tropical depression. Forecasters are warning to expect heavy rains and floods even if the storm fails to form into a depression.

DeSantis signed an executive order that focuses on preparing resources for a possible “major disaster” in 54 of the state’s 67 counties in North, Central and Southwest Florida. All South Florida counties, with the exception of Monroe County, are not under the emergency order.

“As Governor of Florida, I am responsible to meet the dangers presented to the State of Florida and its people by this emergency,” the order reads.

The state of emergency was triggered because of a tropical wave, identified as Invest 97L, being tracked by the National Hurricane Center.

Insurance Claim Dispute Attorney’s Property Damage Lawyer’s

Florida Insurance Claim Dispute Attorney we aggressively represent your rights with every legal resource available by law.

Due to the state of the economy, insurance claim disputes have become increasingly more common than even just a few years ago. The bottom line is that insurance carriers must make a profit to continue to exist. The reality is that the law does not allow insurance carriers to make their profit by disputing or denying valid insurance claims by their policy holders.

While some insurance companies blatantly dispute or deny valid insurance claims for profit, others have employed the tactic of trying to get you to settle an insurance claim for far less than what your claim may actually be worth. Cohen Law Group stands up to these insurance carriers in valid disputes involving: Homeowner  Insurance Claim Disputes,  Contractor Insurance Claim Disputes,  Business Owner Insurance Claim Disputes…

As your Florida Insurance Claim Dispute Attorney, we will listen to your story, inform you of your legal rights, thoroughly investigate and analyze the facts, and aggressively represent your rights with every legal resource available by law. At Cohen Law Group, we are extremely detailed in our investigation of the facts of your case, which ensures we always maintain due diligence in our effort to provide each of our  insurance claim dispute clients the highest standard of legal representation.

If your valid insurance claim has been denied, is being disputed, or the insurance carrier is offering far less that when the claim is actually worth, you should know your legal rights lightly. Your rights are a privilege, and our firm considers it an honor to protect those rights by providing professional legal services you can trust and depend upon.

Cohen Law Group

If you have any questions regarding your insurance claims.

Feel free to contact us: 1-877-440-4878

 


Fort Lauderdale Property Damage Lawyer for Your Home, Condo & Business

A home or office building is the most important purchase most of us will make during our lifetime. Most of us buy insurance coverage – windstorm, liability, flood, homeowners, and business interruption – to protect our homes and businesses. Yet, today’s insurance policies are lengthy, complex contracts full of exceptions, exclusions, deductibles, and conditions that make the policy difficult to read, and sometimes even more difficult to recover from for your damage. When you call the Maus Law Firm, a top Fort Lauderdale property damage lawyer will handle property damage claims.

Most insurance companies create entire TV marketing campaigns designed to say that you’re part of the insurance company’s “family”. However, the reality of the insurance business is that insurance companies exist to make moneyThat means that insurance company needs to minimize the amount of claims it pays out; meanwhile, maximizing the premiums that it collects.

When an insurance company doesn’t offer to pay you the full (or fair) amount of your property damage, you need to be prepared to fight. While many homeowners are hesitant to go to court – fearful of a lengthy or expensive legal battle against a big-name insurer – settling for less than your claim was worth can end up costing you more in the long-term. The repairs your home needed can continue to pile up, lowering the value of your property. Hiring the best Fort Lauderdale property damage lawyer you can find will save you the headache later.

The Maus Law Firm

call 954.784.6310 to schedule a consultation.

 

 


 

Find out more about making a claim for Storms Damage

The Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOOA), this year is predicted to be another above-normal season.

The Hurricane season starts on June 1 but it’s never too early to prepare. Damage from a hurricane can be costly for all businesses and can pose hazards for you and your employees. Fortunately, there are ways that you can fortify your business against a hurricane to minimize losses and reduce risks for workers.

As part of “Planning Ahead” for a Disaster, the SBA encourages you to consider taking these simple steps to prepare: Assess your risk; Create a plan, Execute your plan. Statistics show that 25% of small businesses don’t re-open after a disaster. Visit the SBA’s Prepare for Emergencies website to learn more about how to prepare and recover if a disaster strikes.

NOOA officials also encourage consumers to take the following steps:

  • Visit Ready.gov and Listo.gov for useful and valuable disaster preparation resources including checklists and templates for your business and your home.
  • Download the FEMA app to sign-up for a variety of alerts and to access preparedness information.
  • Consider purchasing flood insurance.

Visit the National Hurricane Center’s website at hurricanes.gov throughout the season to stay current on watches and warnings.

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Professional Mailbox Installation and Repair Company Servicing all Florida Counties

Professional Mailbox Installation and Repair Company Servicing all Florida Counties

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ASAP Mailbox And More, Inc.

239-262-1165

Professional mailbox installation and repair company servicing all Florida counties

 

ASAP Mailbox and More, Inc. supplies and installs all types of residential curbside mailboxes and all styles of cluster box units ( CBU’s) We are a one-stop source for everything related to installing a new mailbox. From removal of the existing mailbox, to the installation of the new one in concrete, to the address numbering, we handle everything and provide our services in all Florida counties.


ASAP Mailbox And More, Inc.’s main facility is located in Cape Coral, Florida. From this main warehouse and fabrication location, we are able to sell and ship our mailboxes WITH INSTALLATION INCLUDED Nationwide in conjunction with our network of local dealers located in each county.

We take pride in living up to our name “ASAP” when it comes to handling mailbox installs and repairs for HOA’s, property managers and individual homeowners.

From providing complete Community mailbox and signage replacement to repairing a broken bracket for a homeowner, we always handle the project professionally and in a timely manner.

If you need a Mailbox installed please fill out the form below, when filling out the form, make sure to select “I Need A Mailbox Installed” in the select box.

If your need is urgent (mailbox installation, repairs or other needs), please call us at 877-272-7624.

     

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Hurricane Preparedness Kit: Your Family’s Lifesaver – Share this essential hurricane preparedness kit checklist with your loved ones. Let’s stay safe together! 

Hurricane Preparedness Kit: Your Family’s Lifesaver – Share this essential hurricane preparedness kit checklist with your loved ones. Let’s stay safe together! 

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Hurricane Preparedness Kit: Your Family’s Lifesaver

Hurricane season is here and being prepared can make all the difference. Share this essential hurricane preparedness kit checklist with your loved ones. Let’s stay safe together!

What to Include:
1. Water: At least one gallon per person per day for three days.
2. Non-Perishable Food: Canned goods, energy bars, and ready-to-eat meals.
3. Flashlights: Make sure you have extra batteries too.
4. First Aid Kit: Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and necessary medications.
5. Battery-Powered Radio: Stay informed with weather updates.
6. Important Documents: Keep copies of IDs, insurance, and medical records.
7. Multi-Tool Kit: Handy for various needs.
8. Personal Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and sanitizer.
9. Cash: In case ATMs and cards are inaccessible.
10. Blankets and Clothing: Stay warm and dry.
11. Phone Charger: Portable chargers can be a lifesaver.
Remember, preparedness is the key to safety. Share this post to help others get ready for hurricane season! 🌀
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A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment  By: K. Joy Mattingly, Esq.

A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment By: K. Joy Mattingly, Esq.

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A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment

By: K. Joy Mattingly, Esq.

As of July,  associations are required to send delinquent owners a Notice of Late Assessments, giving the owners 30 days to bring the account current prior to turning the account over to the association’s legal counsel for collections.

Failure to provide the delinquent owner with this 30-day notice will preclude the association from recovering legal fees related to past due assessments, i.e., any fees incurred in a subsequent collection/foreclosure action.

The notice must be sent via first class United States mail to the owner’s last address as reflected in the association’s official records, and if the last address is not the property address, the notice must also be sent to the property address by first class United States mail. The notice is deemed delivered upon mailing and a rebuttable presumption that the notice was mailed as required can be established by a sworn affidavit executed by a board member, officer or agent of the association, or by a licensed manager.

A form for the 30-day notice, titled “Notice of Late Assessment” can be found in §§718.121, 719.108 and 720.3085, Fla. Stat.

While the statutory instructions for the Notice of Late Assessment may appear to be straight-forward and easy to follow, there are several ways that the process can go awry. These missteps can result in an association having to send out a new Notice of Late Assessment, further delaying the collections and foreclosure process and adding to the association’s workload and frustration. But fear not! An association can avoid pitfalls in the process by incorporating the following best practices when drafting and sending the Notice of Late Assessment.

First, when detailing the delinquency in the Notice, the assessments, interest and late fees owed should be broken out rather than listed as a lump sum.

If there are other amounts owed, such as fines, these should be listed separately from the monthly or quarterly assessments. Late fees (if applicable) and interest should be listed below the monthly or quarterly assessments and the annual rate of interest should be detailed as well.

Second, when sending the Notice of Late Assessment, the association should check the county property appraiser’s website and the current deed for additional mailing addresses for the owner. While the statute requires the association to send the notice to the property address and the last address “as reflected in the association’s records”, there is always the possibility that the association’s records have not been properly updated or maintained to include additional addresses. Taking a few minutes to conduct this search at the beginning of the process can eliminate the possibility of an owner subsequently arguing that the association failed to send the notice to a relevant address. If the owner is successful in this argument, the association will be precluded from collecting the subsequent legal fees incurred in the collections/foreclosure process.

Third, the association should keep a copy of each Notice of Late Assessment sent to an owner as part of the association’s records. This will enable the association to provide the copy in support of the association’s sworn affidavit that the notice was mailed to the owner, should the owner subsequently dispute that the notice was provided.

In addition to following the best practices detailed above, the association should consult with its legal counsel to confirm that the association’s collections policy, practices and procedures are in conformance with the applicable statutory requirements.

 

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Call Chuck’s Painting Inc. Today for All Your Residential, Commercial and Industrial Painting Needs 

Call Chuck’s Painting Inc. Today for All Your Residential, Commercial and Industrial Painting Needs 

Call Chuck’s Painting Inc. Today for All Your Residential, Commercial and Industrial Painting Needs 

A1 Chuck’s Painting

Alex Manganiello
Owner/President
Cell: 954-868-0494
Fax: 954-966-3371
E-Mail: a1chuckspainting@yahoo.com

 

We are a full service painting company we provide the highest level of quality and service and we are capable of handling all of your painting needs. We specialize in Interior/Exterior Residential painting Townhouse communities Condominium communities Commercial buildings Shopping Plazas and Business Parks.

 

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U.S. FLAGPOLE INC IS A FULL SERVICE FLAGPOLE COMPANY – July 4th Flag Poles in stock!!

U.S. FLAGPOLE INC IS A FULL SERVICE FLAGPOLE COMPANY – July 4th Flag Poles in stock!!

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U.S. Flagpole Inc.

727-217-6487

U.S. FLAGPOLE INC IS A FULL SERVICE FLAGPOLE REPAIR COMPANY

Are you ready for July 4, 2024 ?

Take advantage of years of expertise – contact us for all of your Flag Pole Needs!

Our specialized equipment allows us to repair most flagpoles without the use of a bucket truck, reducing costs or damage by heavy equipment and allowing access in difficult-to-reach areas.

We service the entire state of Florida

Matt McClue
General Manager
U.S. Flagpole Inc.
727-217-6487
usflagpole@yahoo.com

Property Management Legal Forms: forms are always needed for proper operation.

Property Management Legal Forms: forms are always needed for proper operation.

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Property Management Legal Forms

As you become a CAM Manager and start your business or have a Property Management Business that is established, forms are always needed for proper operation.

 

We offer Subscriptions – Where for a small fee you can download and get access to EVERY FORM YOU WILL NEED FROM THOUSANDS OF FORMS

 

View the Property Management Forms

 

PMLegalForms.com – Property Management, Eviction, Notices to Tenants and Owners, Letters, and many other Legal Documents can be found, View from over 85,000+ Legal Forms simply find and download!  

With our New Subscription Plans you can subscribe and get access to all of our Forms at any time!  We now have Forms for every State in the US. You can buy just the single form you need or Subscribe and get access to all of the Forms for one low price!

 

Just some of the essential forms to assist Property Managers with: leasing your premises, complying with legal requirements, and keeping relations with your tenants amicable. Forms include the 1. Landlord Tenant Closing Statement to Reconcile Security Deposit, 2. Residential Rental Lease Application, 3. Residential Rental Lease Agreement, 4. Commercial Building or Space Lease, 5. Security Deposit Agreement and other forms.

 

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Does your building’s exterior need a facelift? Our team of experts specializes in building maintenance and exterior services, from high-rise window cleaning to garage restoration.

Does your building’s exterior need a facelift? Our team of experts specializes in building maintenance and exterior services, from high-rise window cleaning to garage restoration.

Does your building’s exterior need a facelift?

Well it now the Building Inspection! and Your Condo needs this NOW!

Our team of experts specializes in building maintenance and exterior services, from high-rise window cleaning to garage restoration.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to revamp your building’s look and enjoy a delicious meal on us!

Contact us today to schedule your estimate.

Our Expertise

Our 20+ years expertise in this industry guarantees our work will exceed your expectations.

HIGH-RISE WINDOW CLEANING

FALL PROTECTION

CONCRETE REPAIR & RESTORATION

POWER WASHING & WATERPROOFING

GLASS WINDOW REPLACEMENT

FISP SAFETY INSPECTIONS

 


Why Choose Thompson

Our core values lies in exceeding expectations for our clients, with a focus on accurate quotes, quality work, and the overall positive customer experience. 

Our Expertise

Our 10+ years expertise in this industry guarantees our work will exceed your expectations.

Accurate Quotes

We meet with your team for a quick walkthrough to determine options available within your budget.

Customer Care

We are confident that our customer experience will always be top-notch.

Contact Us:

LET’S CHAT!   (732) 997-8138

 

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Building Envelope & Façade Inspections

Building Envelope & Façade Inspections

Building Envelope & Façade Inspections

Our structural engineers will design, plan and execute your project, tailored to suit each individual’s specific needs and budgets. Our engineers will inspect all materials used to ensure the strength and stability of your structure from low-, mid-, to high-rise structures and facilities. Falcon’s engineers pride themselves on ensuring the services and recommendations provided to each of our clients are held at the desired level of individualized care and attention.

  • High Rise & Mid Rise Façade Inspections & Repair/Restoration/Replacement

  • Stucco & Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) Evaluations & Repair

  • Mid Rise & Low Rise Siding Inspections & Repair Replacement

  • Roof Inspections & Repair/Replacement

  • Water Infiltration Investigation & Remediation

  • Window & Door Replacement Design

  • Balcony & Deck Repair/Restoration/Replacement

  • Foundation Inspections & Waterproofing

  • Parking Garage Inspections & Repair/Restoration

  • Firewall / Fire Separation Assembly Inspections & Remediation

Tampa Bay

1211 1st Avenue, N.
Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

P (813) 438-3568

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West Palm Beach

5651 Corporate Way
Suite 4
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

P (561) 290-0504

Miami

15405 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33169

P (305) 663-1970

The Falcon Group

Engineering Architecture Energy Consultants Specialists

An industry-leader providing professional, cost effective and innovative architectural and engineering designs, solutions and services through the use of highly qualified staff and outstanding customer service.

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Ready to Elevate Your Fitness Game?  by Commercial Fitness Products

Ready to Elevate Your Fitness Game?  by Commercial Fitness Products

Ready to Elevate Your Fitness Game?

by  Commercial Fitness Products

Looking to revamp your gym or fitness center? Look no further! We’re your go-to supplier for top-notch commercial fitness equipment in Florida and the Caribbean!
From treadmills to weight benches, we’ve got everything you need to create a world-class fitness space that’ll keep your clients motivated and coming back for more.
Why choose us?
✅ Premium Quality Equipment
✅ Wide Range of Products
✅ Expert Guidance & Support
✅ Competitive Prices
Use the above link to find us on the sfpma directory for condo and HOA’s in Florida.
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Brighten Your Business: How Commercial LED Lighting Boosts Productivity and Sales

Brighten Your Business: How Commercial LED Lighting Boosts Productivity and Sales

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Brighten Your Business: How Commercial LED Lighting Boosts Productivity and Sales

The lighting in your business space does more than just brighten up the area; it can have a profound impact on productivity and sales. As businesses strive to create optimal working environments and enticing shopping experiences, commercial LED lighting has emerged as a game-changer. In this blog, we’ll explore the powerful ways in which LED lighting can elevate your business, enhancing both productivity among your employees and customer satisfaction, ultimately leading to increased sales.

A well-lit workspace is vital for employee productivity and well-being. Studies have consistently shown that commercial LED lighting can positively influence concentration, focus, and overall mood among workers. The bright, uniform illumination provided by LEDs reduces eye strain and fatigue, leading to improved performance and reduced errors. With LEDs, your team will feel more comfortable and motivated, leading to increased efficiency and productivity that directly impacts your business’s bottom line.

  • Focused Lighting Solutions:

One of the key advantages of commercial LED lighting is its versatility. LED technology allows for focused lighting solutions, meaning you can highlight specific areas or products in retail spaces. Whether it’s accentuating merchandise in a store or illuminating important workstations in an office, LEDs provide the flexibility needed to create the perfect ambiance for each section of your business. By directing attention to critical areas, you can guide customers to key products, driving sales and optimizing their overall shopping experience.

  • Vibrant and Inviting Spaces:

First impressions matter, and your business’s lighting sets the tone for customers’ overall experience. Commercial LED lighting offers a range of color temperatures and intensity levels that can be tailored to match your brand’s personality and image. Whether you want to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in a restaurant or a bright and energetic vibe in a retail store, LED lighting can be customized to suit your specific needs. A vibrant and inviting space will leave a lasting impression on customers, encouraging them to return and recommend your business to others.

  • Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings:

Beyond boosting productivity and sales, commercial LED lighting also presents significant cost-saving opportunities. LEDs are known for their energy efficiency, consuming up to 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. This reduction in energy usage translates to lower electricity bills, freeing up financial resources that can be reinvested in other aspects of your business. Additionally, LEDs have a longer lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance costs.

As you strive to create a thriving business environment, don’t overlook the power of commercial LED lighting. The benefits extend far beyond just lighting up your space; they enhance productivity, elevate customer experiences, and contribute to cost savings. Embrace the versatility and efficiency of commercial LED lighting to brighten your business, boost employee morale, and entice customers into a captivating shopping journey. With the right lighting strategy, your business will shine brightly and enjoy the rewards of increased productivity and sales.


L.o.T.’s Solution

Inefficient lighting wastes energy which contributes to the rising global consumption of fossil fuels. Lighting of Tomorrow is on a mission to reduce America’s environmental footprint. By partnering up with industry experts, Lighting of Tomorrow facilitates communities to switch from inefficient lighting fixtures to new state-of-the-art LED lighting technology. Our goal is to achieve significant energy cost reductions through the installation of energy-efficient lighting Our services include: ✓professional lighting consultation ✓lighting installation ✓lighting maintenance

Members of SFPMA. find us on the members directory

 

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