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Our team of licensed and insured contractors and engineers can assist you with making sure your building is ready for 40 Year inspections!

Our team of licensed and insured contractors and engineers can assist you with making sure your building is ready for 40 Year inspections!

  • Posted: Nov 17, 2020
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You may be asking yourself, why did I receive that letter?
When a building is over 40 years old, you are required to have a structural and electrical safety inspection every ten years after; for the possibilities of future building failures being minimal and to be prepared for hurricane-force winds.
Our team of licensed and insured contractors and engineers can assist you with making sure your building is ready for inspections by making sure your structure is safe.

Aruba Permit Services resolves code enforcement issues and permits, promptly and at reasonable price in both residential and commercial properties. Our company focuses on solving issues within the permitting process such as illegal work or reactivating expired permits. We are the leading professionals in the South Florida area including Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County.

Aruba Construction is the parent company of Aruba Permit Services, which is a licensed general contractor. We can perform all corrective work required to bring construction up to current Florida Building Codes. Our team takes pride in following through until the code violation case is closed and the building permits are up to date. With Aruba Permit Services you will have no doubt that we will make sure your property will be in compliance.

Aruba Services
Contact info: (954)-786-7292
Location: 1413 S. Powerline Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069
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Katzman Chandler: Two Great Webinars SCREENING POTENTIAL BUYERS AND RENTERS & Questions and Answers.

Katzman Chandler: Two Great Webinars SCREENING POTENTIAL BUYERS AND RENTERS & Questions and Answers.

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Katzman Chandler: Two Great Webinars SCREENING POTENTIAL BUYERS AND RENTERS & Questions and Answers.

SCREENING POTENTIAL BUYERS AND RENTERS

by: Katzman Chandler

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Online Event via, Zoom

Learn what you need to know about the screening and approval process in a Community Association, including Fair Housing issues, credit and background checks, estoppels, right of first refusal, and more!

 

Q & A SESSION FOR SCREENING POTENTIAL BUYERS AND RENTERS

by: Katzman Chandler

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Online Event via, Zoom

You have questions, we have answers! Come join our Q & A Session to answer all your questions about Screening Buyers and Renters.

 

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Election Webinar: Condominiums, Homeowners’ Associations and Cooperatives by KBRLegal 

Election Webinar: Condominiums, Homeowners’ Associations and Cooperatives by KBRLegal 

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Elections: Condominiums, Homeowners’ Associations and Cooperatives

by KBRLegal 

Join attorney Allison L. Hertz for a one-hour webinar addressing election law and procedures for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners associations, including, eligibility requirements and terms of directors, best practices for remote meetings, vacancies between elections, and election disputes.

Course # 9630571 | Provider # 0005095 | 1 CE in OPP or ELE
Instructor: Allison L. Hertz, Esq., B.C.S.

Nov 18, 2020 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers & SFPMA Clients

Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers & SFPMA Clients

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Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers

CoverSeal Pen50 is a penetrating sealer that protects porous surfaces – like concrete and stone – from water-related damage.  Made from a blend of silanes and siloxanes, it reacts to form a silicone resin that’s highly water-resistant and repellent.  In keeping water out of the surface, it protects against mold growing and salts getting into the surface from freeze-thaw attack.  Use it on the interior or exterior to protect your surfaces.

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Virtual Events are filling the gaps. At Axela, we have done a lot of virtual events in the recent months. Here’s what we’ve learned.

Virtual Events are filling the gaps. At Axela, we have done a lot of virtual events in the recent months. Here’s what we’ve learned.

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Virtual Events, the New Normal

Pandemic or not, continuing education, training and meetings still need to be conducted.

Virtual Events are filling the gaps. At Axela, we have done a lot of virtual events in the recent months. Here’s what we’ve learned.

 

 
Losing Money Because of Foreclosures?

What do you do when lenders foreclose and your condo or HOA is positioned to lose money? Should you write off lost assessments, or is there another option?

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All About Liens

Answers to every question you’ve had (and more you never thought of!) about Community Association Liens in our ongoing series covering the basics of Condo and HOA Collections.

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The Cash Flow Fable

A perfect cash flow doesn’t have to be a fairy tale. Simply follow the yellow brick road and let the wizards at Axela help!

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Axela Founder Completes Endeavor ScaleUp

Axela Technologies was one of nine companies selected by Endeavor Miami to participate in their 2020 ScaleUp Program. The purpose of this program is “to accelerate the growth of high-impact entrepreneurs.”

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Top 5 Pond Management Articles of 2020 By SOLitude Lake Management

Top 5 Pond Management Articles of 2020 By SOLitude Lake Management

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Top 5 Pond Management Articles of 2020

By SOLitude Lake Management

That’s a wrap! What a year it has been. In honor of a new start on 2021, it’s important to reflect on where we’ve been. So, we gathered all of our educational materials and picked our top five lake and pond management articles. Read our most popular articles covering toxic algae, aquatic weed control, fisheries and wildlife management and new innovations and technologies.

Blog Mini Square Pics - things-to-do-during-social-distancing-top-five-articles-of2-2-5. Social Distancing? Here’s 15 Things To Do On or Around Your Waterbody

In the face of COVID-19, many of us have traded large gatherings and public outings for seclusion in our homes, and this can lead to feelings of loneliness or cabin-fever. Time spent in nature, particularly around the water, can help counteract these feelings. In fact, science proves it! Get out there and have fun with our 15 social distancing activities.

Blog Mini Square Pics - water quality testing-top-5-articles-of-20204. How Data Collection Helps Build Successful Management Plans

Clean water enhances our communities in many ways. And the health of these systems is dependent on many measurable factors. Learn how data can be leveraged to uphold the natural balance of your lake or pond so it can continue to meet your unique goals – whatever they may be!

Blog Mini Square Pics -erosion-control-top-five-articles-in 20203. Shoreline Restoration With Erosion Control Technology

No matter how much you enjoy your waterbody, eroded shorelines can significantly detract from your experience AND pose serious dangers to the community. Luckily, new solutions can be used to revitalize damage and erosion. See how one HOA community was completely transformed using this advanced, eco-friendly technology.

Blog Mini Square Pics-top-five-articles-of-2020-submersed-aeration-fountain-nanobubble2. Back to Basics: Nanobubbles vs. Fountains vs. Aeration

The water quality benefits of dissolved oxygen are extensive in lakes and ponds, which is why there are an array of solutions available to help circulate and oxygenate your waterbody. When considering an aeration solution, it’s important to understand the benefits and limitations of each option available to you. Here’s the rundown.

Harmful Algal Bloom1. Nutrient Loading May be Fueling Toxic Algae in Your Community

Nutrients play an important role in our environment, but an excess of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen can have devastating effects in lakes and ponds. Beyond the algae and nuisance weeds, excess nutrients can fuel harmful cyanobacteria, which are known to produce toxins linked to neurological diseases. Review the facts so you can protect yourself.

 

 

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Covenant Enforcement for HOAs and Condominiums by Kaye Bender Rembaum

Covenant Enforcement for HOAs and Condominiums by Kaye Bender Rembaum

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Covenant Enforcement for HOAs and Condominiums

Join Campbell Property Management and Andrew Black from Kaye Bender Rembaum for this one hour webinar on covenant enforcement for HOAs and condos.

Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 PM

This course will provide new and experienced Board members with information on the importance of timely and uniformly enforcing the covenants. Participants in this class will learn about common restrictions to enforce, and possible enforcement issues that arise due to the lack of uniform and/or timely enforcement. They will also learn the basics of enforcement options, including the statutory process to levy a monetary fine, to suspend the ability of a person to use the common areas, as well as suspending voting rights. Participants will also be provided with guidance on the formal dispute resolution process when a covenant violation occurs, including, as applicable, mediation, arbitration, and legal action being filed in State Court.

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Top 5 Rules for Pond Management By SOLitude Lake Management

Top 5 Rules for Pond Management By SOLitude Lake Management

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BLOG | Top 5 Rules for Pond Management

By SOLitude Lake Management, Nov 04, 2020

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Written by Greg Blackham, Aquatic Specialist

AS SEEN IN Parks and Rec Business publication.

Whether you’ve recently stepped into a new role as a community manager or parks manager, or simply decided to turn more attention to the aesthetic needs of your facilities, there’s a good chance your responsibilities include overseeing a lake or stormwater pond. Maintaining a fully interactive aquatic ecosystem that is aesthetically pleasing, functional, and safe for the community can be daunting! Some choose to take this on “in-house” (either to cut down on costs or because they enjoy the challenge it brings) but it’s important to recognize possible complications and dangers that make professional intervention necessary.

There’s no true “how-to” guide for the management of freshwater resources; each waterbody and the management challenges that come with it are completely unique. However, all lakes and ponds can benefit from proactive, sustainable management efforts. Here are some rules of thumb that every facilities manager can benefit from keeping in mind…

https://www.solitudelakemanagement.com/blog/top-five-rules-pond-management

 

 

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Governor DeSantis has Extended the Florida State of Emergency for 60-Days from November 3rd, 2020

Governor DeSantis has Extended the Florida State of Emergency for 60-Days from November 3rd, 2020

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Governor DeSantis has Extended the Florida State of Emergency for 60-Days from November 3rd, 2020

Download the PDF: SLG-BIZHUB20110309120_nov4-2020

Below are images of the order. Please click on either image to download the Order 

 

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DEBATES BEFORE ELECTIONS? By Jan Bergemann /

DEBATES BEFORE ELECTIONS? By Jan Bergemann /

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DEBATES BEFORE ELECTIONS?

By Jan Bergemann

 

 

Debates are great – and can be very helpful to voters to decide which candidate they should vote for – as long as it is a real debate and not dictatorial monologues of a so-called moderator.

I am not sure how debates could create fairer elections in homeowners’ associations. The election process as written in the HOA Act gives sitting board members more or less “carte blanche” to do whatever they want – and whatever will keep them in power.

How fair can an election be if some candidates are getting endorsed by sitting board members using the official e-mail list of the association, while other candidates are being refused access to this e-mail list and are being told by association attorney and CAM that they are not getting access and that they don’t have enough money to sue for it.

Instead of having debates and/or “Meet the Candidates” meetings, we should first see that the election process in HOAs (FS 720.306) is changed to stop cheating and ballot-harvesting for specific candidates preferred by sitting board members. A common trick:     This proxy is just to create the necessary quorum – but in reality it’s a valid general proxy.

Too many owners are plainly ignorant when it comes to understand the whole association system, and fall for simple tricks.

That’s why I always say that ALL OWNERS should attend board member certification seminars, not just board members.

Owners, who are being promised “EASY LIVING” in community associations, have to understand that this promise was just a sales-gimmick to get their signature on the dotted line. Reality is very different: A BAD BOARD can quickly ruin the private finances of any family.

Jan Bergemann is president of Cyber Citizens For Justice, Florida ‘s largest state-wide property owners’ advocacy group. CCFJ works on legislation to help owners living in community associations. He moved to Florida in 1995 – hoping to retire. He moved into a HOA, where the developer cheated the homeowners and used the association dues for his own purposes. End of retirement!

 

 

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