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Ask Fred-What’s inside may be a part of common elements.

Question: I understand that areas in the condominium I manage are a part of the common elements, but are there any portions within each condominium that are also common elements? Answer: Section 718.108 may be the statute to review. Section 718.108 defines the common elements of the property, which includes...

The Law Spot-Time Away Serving Counts Toward Licensure

Members of the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves have a special type of benefit afforded them under Section 250.483 of the Florida Statutes. Under the statute, a member of the Florida National Guard or of a branch of the United States Military Reserves who seeks...

Are Goats Great Gardeners?

Believe it or not, the trend to let a few goats loose on association property is regaining some steam and growing again. Goats aren’t picky, so they won’t distinguish between a petunia or a dandy lion, but if clearing a large area of brush or weeds is your goal, a...

CAM Position Job Description-Bryn Mawr Homeowners Association

Part time manager for a homeowners association in Southeast Orlando, 20 hours per week, 5 days a week, up to 5 hours per day. Will be responsible for: Property inspections related to violations of HOA Covenant Restriction documents’ rules and By-laws Bookkeeping Posting payments Obtaining vendor bids for contracts Must...

Ask Fred-Seal the Deal!

Seal the Deal! Question: Two of the members of our association asked if our notary public may perform their marriage ceremony. Our notary is fairly new and didn’t know the answer. May a notary public in Florida perform a marriage ceremony? Answer: Pursuant to Florida Statute section 117.045, the answer...

The Law Spot-Online Notary Services

Online Notary Services House Bill 409 makes several changes to the laws governing notary services, which took place on January 1, 2020. The changes effect several Florida Statutes. The changes to the notary statutes include providing that a notary’s electronic signature that must be retained under the notary’s sole control...

ACEbyTSK Invitation Friday October 13, 2023

October 13 Course: 2024 Legal Update Friday, October 13, 2023 11:30am – 1:45pm | Lunch & Learn Drive Shack – West Palm Beach 1710 Belvedere Rd, WPB, FL About this event Course #: 9632307 | Provider #: 0005092 | Two CEUs in the Legal category Instructor: Peter C. Mollengarden, Esq.,...

ACEbyTSK Invitation Wednesday June 14, 2023

Jun 14 Hurricane Awareness | Breakfast & Panel at Pompano Galuppi’s Pompano-Galuppi’s Property Manager & Board Member Breakfast About this event 2 hours 30 minutes Mobile eTicket Join us for a morning of awesome education and vital hurricane prep information. A FREE hot breakfast will also be served for...

ACEbyTSK Seminar Wednesday June 14, 2023

Join us for a morning of awesome education and vital hurricane prep information. A FREE hot breakfast will also be served for your pleasure while you learn and network. Win Door Prizes! Network and Meet Several Professionals serving Community Associations! For all of our board members, please register and be...

ACEbyTSK Seminar Thursday June 8, 2023

Embrace the Movement | Spotlight on Multifamily June 8, 2023

[3-4PM] Embrace the Movement | Spotlight on Multifamily Multifamily real estate has experienced a tremendous evolution over the last few years. As demographics have shifted, technological advancements emerge, and economic conditions fluctuate, real estate professionals must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape to remain competitive and meet the demands of...

ACEbyTSK Invitation June 8, 2023

Jun 8 Hurricane Awareness | Delray & Vicinity Community Association Breakfast ACE by TSK & partners welcome property managers and association board members for a morning of delicious breakfast, education & networking! About this event 2 hours 30 minutes Mobile eTicket Join us for a morning of awesome education and...

January 2021 Newsletter-It’s Election Season!

First, we hope everyone is safe and secure in these trying times. As we have stated before, we will get through all of this and be stronger and more adapt when this pandemic passes. But, we cannot let our safeguards down yet. The community associations and managers must continue to...

December 2020 Newsletter-Seasons Greetings to you all

First, we at Gray Systems, Inc. want to wish the best to all of our clients and industry colleagues for the holidays. This has been a very unusual and difficult year and we hope everyone is safe and secure as we move to the new year. We look back and...

October/November 2020 Newsletter-Phase 3 for Reopening Florida

Phase Three for Reopening Florida was put into effect by Governor DeSantis. This is assumed by many to mean that the state of Florida is completely open again but that is not the case. We still have some restrictions throughout the state in some cities and counties that still mandate...

The Board’s Responsibility

The Board’s Responsibility Residents will be looking to the board and the associations staff to take the proper steps to keep them safe. But residents also have an obligation to take steps to keep themselves and their neighbors safe and to heed the protocols being put in place by the...

Community Guests / Exposed Residents and Residents Who Have Tested Positive

Community Guests Unless your community is under quarantine, you cannot prevent owners from having guests visit them in their homes. Some of these guests may be necessary caretakers. However, you can ask your members to voluntarily reduce the number of guests they invite into the community and you can suspend...

COVID – 19 UPDATE

The director of the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes has confirmed that the boards of community associations and cooperatives may utilize the statutory emergency powers as provided in the Governor’s Emergency order and the provision of F.S. 718.1265, 719.128 and 720.316. This allows rescheduling of meetings, taking...

Condominium Association Manager

Job Description Look for a full time on-site licensed CAM for a large Condominium Community in Tarpon Springs, FL. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in managing condominiums. The ideal candidate is experienced in Accounting (TOPS Software), Budgeting, Preparing Financials. Board Meetings and Preparing Agendas, Minutes, Newsletters,...

Ask Fred

At Gray Systems, we believe that learning shouldn’t end once you step out of the classroom. This blog allows Fred to share his expertise in the Community Association Management (CAM) and Contractor (CILB & ECLB) industries. It’s a place to discuss industry related trends, code changes, insight, and know-how.

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ACEbyTSK Seminar Thursday May 24, 2023

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Join us for a morning of education, networking and credits. A FREE hot breakfast will be served for your pleasure while you learn and network. There will also be door prizes. One lucky person will win E-book versions of Gray’s Compendium and The Community Association Handbook, the ultimate in resources for community association managers and board members! Licensed managers will receive 1 CEU in the IFM category. Navigating a Challenging Insurance Market (with a panel of experts) Instructor: Andrew Massie (Plastridge Insurance) Course:

ACEbyTSK Invitation May 24, 2023

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ACEbyTSK Seminar Thursday May 11, 2023

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CE Credits for CAMs |The program is as follows: Principles of Asphalt Paving Maintenance Course# 9628718 | 2 CEU in OPP or ELE | Provider# 0007411 Instructor: Mauro Comuzzi | The Paving Lady This course covers everything your association needs to know about getting the most out of your association’s asphalt applications Join us for a morning of education and credits. A FREE hot breakfast will be served for your pleasure while you learn and network with pros that can help you and

ACEbyTSK Seminar Wednesday May 10, 2023

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Join us for a morning of awesome education and credits. A FREE hot breakfast will also be served for your pleasure while you learn and network. Win Door Prizes! Network and Meet Several Professionals serving Community Associations! For all of our board members, please register and be our guests. Take the opportunity to meet and learn from the professionals that support community living. There is NO cost for this event, but for property managers registration is required along with your CAM