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Legislative Update
The 2022 Florida legislative session ended Friday, March 11, 2022. They did have to come back on Monday, the 14th to finalize the budget, which is the only bill they must pass each year. We do not normally publish information about legislation until it is signed by the governor. This...

Big Data and AI in Construction
Hello and Best Wishes for the Holidays! As a part of our ongoing services for the construction industry, I decided to change how we use our newsletter platform; to serve as an aggregator of what I feel is useful information for those in the construction industry looking to stay on...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Big Data and AI in Construction
Hello and Best Wishes for the Holidays! As a part of our ongoing services for the construction industry, I decided to change how we use our newsletter platform; to serve as an aggregator of what I feel is useful information for those in the construction industry looking to stay on...

Legislative Update
The 2022 Florida legislative session ended Friday, March 11, 2022. They did have to come back on Monday, the 14th to finalize the budget, which is the only bill they must pass each year. We do not normally publish information about legislation until it is signed by the governor. This...

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-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...

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...

Big Data and AI in Construction
Hello and Best Wishes for the Holidays! As a part of our ongoing services for the construction industry, I decided to change how we use our newsletter platform; to serve as an aggregator of what I feel is useful information for those in the construction industry looking to stay on...

Legislative Update
The 2022 Florida legislative session ended Friday, March 11, 2022. They did have to come back on Monday, the 14th to finalize the budget, which is the only bill they must pass each year. We do not normally publish information about legislation until it is signed by the governor. This...

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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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 involved in the overall operation of the property, including managing and developing team members. KWPM Culture As a team member of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT &
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 Bender Rembaum) Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect managers and their
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., BCS (Kaye Bender Rembaum) Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect
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 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
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 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 our guests registration is required. One lucky
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.