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Association Websites, Technology and Open Forum Q&A
We talked about association websites, sprinkled in with technology tips to help enhance the community association management experience. We also answered your pre-submitted questions, as well as questions submitted when we were live. Hosted by Jeff Solomon (Gray Systems). Ask Fred At Gray Systems, we believe that learning shouldn’t end...
Understanding House Bill 913: Impacts on Condominiums and Cooperatives
What You Need to Know About House Bill 913: On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2025. The bill addresses the governance, safety, insurance, financial disclosures, and transparency for condominium and cooperative associations, as well as the community association...
Education Requirements for Florida Community Association Managers and Board Members
We have received a large number of inquiries regarding the continuing education requirements for community association managers with respect to the new statutory requirements. We have also received a large number of inquiries regarding the board member certification requirements and the continuing education requirements. I will attempt to clarify these...
Updating Your Condos plus Saturday Board Cert Classes!
The Importance of Modernizing Common Areas in Florida Condominium Buildings Guest contributor, Jeff Solomon In Florida’s competitive real estate landscape, the aesthetic and functional appeal of common areas in condominium buildings plays a critical role in attracting residents and maintaining property values. Common areas, such as lobbies, hallways, clubhouses, pools,...
February 2025 | Q&A Clarifications and Upcoming Board Member Certs
I would like to provide information on several topics I have received questions about and attempt to provide some clarifications. Condominium and HOA Board Member Certification There has been much confusion and misinformation about these new requirements. I will try to simplify the issue. I understand the confusion regarding...
Alert Concerning Community Association Estoppel Certificates
Greetings to all of our community association managers and a belated welcome to 2024. I would like to start our monthly newsletters for this year with a Legislative Alert concerning Community Association Estoppel Certificates. What you should know: Senate Bill 278 has financial impacts on community associations. The original filed...
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...
Association Websites, Technology and Open Forum Q&A
We talked about association websites, sprinkled in with technology tips to help enhance the community association management experience. We also answered your pre-submitted questions, as well as questions submitted when we were live. Hosted by Jeff Solomon (Gray Systems). Ask Fred At Gray Systems, we believe that learning shouldn’t end...
Understanding House Bill 913: Impacts on Condominiums and Cooperatives
What You Need to Know About House Bill 913: On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2025. The bill addresses the governance, safety, insurance, financial disclosures, and transparency for condominium and cooperative associations, as well as the community association...
Education Requirements for Florida Community Association Managers and Board Members
We have received a large number of inquiries regarding the continuing education requirements for community association managers with respect to the new statutory requirements. We have also received a large number of inquiries regarding the board member certification requirements and the continuing education requirements. I will attempt to clarify these...
Updating Your Condos plus Saturday Board Cert Classes!
The Importance of Modernizing Common Areas in Florida Condominium Buildings Guest contributor, Jeff Solomon In Florida’s competitive real estate landscape, the aesthetic and functional appeal of common areas in condominium buildings plays a critical role in attracting residents and maintaining property values. Common areas, such as lobbies, hallways, clubhouses, pools,...
February 2025 | Q&A Clarifications and Upcoming Board Member Certs
I would like to provide information on several topics I have received questions about and attempt to provide some clarifications. Condominium and HOA Board Member Certification There has been much confusion and misinformation about these new requirements. I will try to simplify the issue. I understand the confusion regarding...
Alert Concerning Community Association Estoppel Certificates
Greetings to all of our community association managers and a belated welcome to 2024. I would like to start our monthly newsletters for this year with a Legislative Alert concerning Community Association Estoppel Certificates. What you should know: Senate Bill 278 has financial impacts on community associations. The original filed...
Recording board rules and regulations
Is it true that Board adopted Rules and Regulations have to be recorded within local government. I thought I heard about this at a seminar. Please advise Hello: I received your question about recording board rules and regulations. There is a provision in the Homeowners’ Association Statute, Chapter 720, that...
Ask Fred-It’s easy to forget the basics
CAM Newsletter June 2018 It’s easy to forget the basics, but this questions get right back to it. Question: This may seem like a really simple question, but what are the duties I should expect to perform as a community association manager? Answer: Community association managers have a wide variety...
The Law Spot -Does your contract provide for indemnification?
CAM Newsletter June 2018 Does your contract provide for indemnification? Professional practice standards for community association standards are found in section 468.4334 of the Florida Statutes. Key to the statute is that a community association manager or a community association management firm is deemed to act as agent on...
CAM Newsletter June- Paperless licensing comes to Florida
CAM Newsletter June 2018 Paperless licensing comes to Florida Effective June 7, 2018, community association managers in Florida were given the opportunity for expedited licensing. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) announced “an advancement in how we license construction contractors in the State of Florida”. The implementation of...
Memorial Day 2018-Thank you for your service.
For those who served. Thank you for your service Gray Systems Team
...CAM Newsletter May-Happy sales
CAM Newsletter May 2018 Happy Sales Does your community allow for garage or yard sales? If the answer is yes, then it’s time to get planning for a summer sale. Yard sales, garage sales, rummage sales or bazars are a fantastic way to bring people together. One community hosts...
KW Property Management is hiring a Property Manager
Property Manager Miami – Dade, SWFL (Naples, Bonita Springs, Sarasota, Broward, Orlando CAM required Summary/Objective Provides management, direction, and leadership to ensure the property is maintained and operated in accordance with KWPM objectives. Property Managers are certified and licensed by the State of Florida for Community Property Manager (CAM)....
KW Property Management is hiring an Assistant Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager – Exempt Located in Jacksonville, FL CAM required Multi high-rise condominium Summary/Objective The assistant property manager provides management, direction, and leadership, along with the Property Manager, to ensure the property is maintained and operated in accordance with KWPM objectives. The position is responsible for the various tasks...
ACEbyTSK Invitation Thursday October 26, 2023
October 26 Course: 2024 Legal Update Thursday, October 26, 2023 7:30am – 9:45am | Breakfast & Education Galuppi’s (Pompano Beach) 1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach About this event Course #: 9632307 | Provider #: 0005092 | Two CEUs in the Legal category Instructor: Lisa A. Magill, Esq., BCS (Kaye...
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...
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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