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Through innovation, electric vehicles are trending in popularity, and are becoming more commonplace in society. As more people are considering to buy electric vehicles, thought has to be also given on how to provide the means to charge them. While single family home owners install charging stations for their vehicle as part of their vehicle buying considerations, communities such as Condominium Associations that have common element parking facilities generally do not have existing car charging facilities for their residents. Associations may look to the future of their Community, and may consider the value and feasibility for installing charging stations. Having charging stations is a potential selling point for prospective residents, as some may currently use electric vehicles and would prefer residences with charging facilities. For current residents, it can also be seen as a perk, as it allows them the option to acquire an electric vehicle that they otherwise could not have practical usage of. In some situations, Associations also will need to address legislation on car charging stations that might affect the existing Association’s rules/bylaws in regards to these stations.
However, as many Communities were originally built without consideration to future charging stations, Associations will need to determine how robust their existing electrical infrastructure is to accept these new installations. The Falcon Group can help your Community with your charging station needs. We can provide an assessment of the existing site and existing electrical systems, and identify key points of the feasibility of installing new charging stations, such as:
Determination of existing electrical capacity
Quantity of charging stations based on available space and electrical capacity.
Potential locations the charging stations
Required real estate for new electrical infrastructure for the charging stations.
Recommendations of electrical system upgrades (including service upgrades) needed to meet your Community’s target.
Potential federal/state incentives for installing charging stations.
Falcon also offers full design, bidding and construction administration services for charging station installations that meets your Community’s needs.
Contact The Falcon Group today and one of our experts will focus on all of your building and association’s specific needs.
Reza Koosha-Mirsaidi
Senior Electrical Engineer
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When talking about people we often say it’s what is on the inside that counts, well the same can be said for condominiums. What you can’t see is often more important than what you can.
Many associations came about when developers converted apartment buildings into condos. Others in south Florida are just getting old and while it might not always be obvious on the outside a look inside the walls, under the slab or in the elevator equipment room will give you a better picture of the problems that lurk beneath the surface. All of these things have useful life’s and tend to wear out over time.
If the association has not made plans for replacing and updating these things as they wear out, by putting away the reserves necessary to replace them the question is not will there be an ugly surprise it is when will there be an ugly surprise. Developers and ever boards are good at investing in the things we can see and they help drive value like fancy wallpaper, marble floors, landscaping and quality amenities but often overlook things like old plumbing, outdated electrical services panels, and mechanical equipment.
If the association does not have the funds to give these items attention when needed, the result is special assessments or worse yet failures and disruptions in the lives of residents.
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For decades, Florida required mediation before most HOA disputes went to court. It was designed to reduce lawsuits and control legal costs for homeowners.
HB 657 could change that.
If mediation is removed and disputes start in court, what happens next? More lawyers? More fees? More assessments?
We break down the bill, and what this could mean for condo and HOA owners across Florida.
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HB 657 proposes eliminating structured pre-suit mediation for HOA disputes and pushing owners straight into court.
That may sound procedural. It’s not. For decades, mediation has helped reduce lawsuits, legal fees, and financial exposure for homeowners.
HB 657 changes that framework.
*If this bill passes, litigation becomes the starting point, not the last resort.
*Who pays when disputes go straight to court?
*Florida homeowners.
Read the full breakdown and decide for yourself.
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If you believe HB 657 moves Florida in the wrong direction and could increase legal costs for homeowners, now is the time to speak up.
Legislators need to hear directly from the people who would be affected.
You can contact Representative Juan Porras here:
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https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/contactmember.aspx?MemberId=4898
Be respectful. Be clear. Ask how eliminating structured mediation will protect homeowners from higher legal fees and increased litigation.
If you’re concerned about your pocketbook, don’t assume someone else will speak for you.
