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February 2020 Issue

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Installing Personal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums

posted by Dan Tiernan, COO, Campbell Property Management, January 6, 2020

In 2019 almost 1/40 new cars sold were electric vehicles (EVs). This amount is expected to almost double by 2022, with EVs representing 1/20 new cars sold, ultimately reaching 1/5 in a decade. This trend is creating a need for a new amenity at condominiums: EV charging stations. Read more

Industry News and Articles

Keep in mind that some of the articles are directed toward HOAs or condos specifically, but most can be applied to all types of community associations.

Emotional Support Animal Request Fraud Receiving Legislative, Regulatory Attention at State, Federal Levels

The issue of fraudulent emotional support animal requests is drawing significant attention at both the state and federal levels with the Florida Legislature and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read more

Do Homeowners have a constitutionally protected right to use their property as a short-term rental?

posted by Dan Tiernan, COO, Campbell Property Management, January 29, 2020

Does your HOA or Condo have restrictions that prohibit owners from offering short-term rentals for their property? Some legislators want to strip that right away from Condo and HOA owners in Florida. Many owners bought into their communities with the understanding that it would not operate like a hotel, but be occupied by other fellow owners. Here is a summary of what is happening on this subject. Read more

“WATER LEAKS IN YOUR CONDO: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE? | OPINION ,” MIAMI HERALD

posted by Donna DiMaggio Berger, Commuity Association Law Blog, January 21, 2020

There are many advantages to living in a multifamily condo or co-op building in South Florida: great views, enviable locations and abundant amenities. However, there is always the possibility of water leaks. Not surprisingly, when these leaks occur, there is often an inherent tension and finger-pointing between the owner who suffers interior damage and the boards who are being asked to pay for repairs. Read more

Gated Communities have Fences; They can still offer a false sense of security

Even though gated communities have fences, they can still offer a false sense of security because of vulnerabilities in the physical security and a lack of a security program that integrates people, procedures and equipment. Read more

Emerging Options, Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums

posted by Roberto C. Blanch, Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, Janurary 27, 2020

Plug-in electric vehicles are one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive industry, and sources have claimed that sales of such vehicles are predicted to reach one out of every five vehicles sold during the next decade. As a result of this growing trend, condominium communities nationwide are confronted with numerous concerns which must be addressed in order to accommodate the needs of an increasing percentage of unit owners hoping to find a solution to their electric vehicles’ charging needs. Read more

Should You De-bulk your Community Alarm Services in your HOA? The Start of the New Year is a Great Time to Review Your Bulk Alarm, Cable and Internet Agreements.

For those Condominiums and Homeowner associations with Bulk Agreements, January is a great time to again review your Bulk agreements. It’s likely the association’s greatest budgeted expense and with resident needs changing, increased Internet use and streaming, and with your snowbird board members in town, it’s probably one of the best times of the year to get everyone on the board’s attention and participation as needed. Read more

“Death of Candidate Does Not Require New Election,” News-Press

posted by Joseph E. Adams, Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog, December 30, 2019

The votes received for the deceased candidate would not be treated as void or invalidate the election. As of the deadline date for mailing out the ballots, there were seven qualified candidates. If one candidate is disqualified (here due to death), any votes for them should still be counted. Read more

Meeting Minutes – Guidelines for HOAs and Condos

A common question for new Board members is: How much detail should I include in the Minutes? The short answer is LESS IS MORE! Why? And What does this really mean? Read more

“Tree Root Damage, Who is Responsible?,” News-Press

posted by Joseph E. Adams, Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog, January 13, 2020

Probably you. There are two theories which have been brought before Florida courts in an attempt to hold adjacent property owners liable for damage caused by tree roots or limbs encroaching past the property line, nuisance and negligence. Read More

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February Tips

Shane's Spot: Keep your plants looking good with fertilizer!

This is typically the last month of cool temperatures here in Florida, so continue to keep an eye on your plants if any more drops in temperature occur. February is also a great month to make an assessment of your plants for the upcoming spring season! To improve the color of your lawn, shrubs, and palms make sure to fertilize. Be conscious of how much you are watering your plants.

As always, remember to install your sod green side up!

Shane Humble, President

Complete Property Maintenance, Inc.
Corporate Office (954) 973-3333
Jupiter Office (561) 744-3333
Fax (954) 979-1424

FAN's January Blog Posts

Help Wanted!

We are looking for people to temporarily fill in at properties while Admins or Bookkeepers are away.

If you are interested, please email your resume to Diane Hanke at dhanke@campbellproperty.com.

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