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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...
Are Drones Roaming Overhead?
Are Drones Roaming Overhead? If you’re hoping that you and your members and owners can keep drones from flying overhead, you’ll be disappointed in what the law has to say on the subject. The controlling law is the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act. It is Florida’s companion statutes to federal laws...
Ask Fred-Due to an emergency
Question: My association closed much of the association’s property after Hurricane Irma to repair damages caused by the hurricane. The fallout by association members was shocking. I am pretty sure that the association was within its rights to limit access to association property due to an emergency, but can you...
The Law Spot-In the event of an emergency…
The Florida statutes grants emergency powers to associations when damage has been caused by an event and the state has declared a state of emergency in the area that the association is located. Section 720.316 of the Florida Statutes detailed the emergency powers, which include holding board meetings or canceling...
Current or null and void?
Did you know you can look up any licenses community association firm, community association manager, pre-licensure provider, or continuing education provider? The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation allows anyone to see the status of a license held by community association professionals. If you hold a current license your...
Don’t Vape on Me
Don’t Vape on Me Vaping isn’t a new phenomenon any longer, but the number of persons now using vapes, or more accurately, “nicotine dispending devices” have grown significantly in the last five years. A quick internet search on “statistics on vaping in the United States” provides many articles on the...
The Law Spot-Existing High-rise condominium buildings
The Law Spot Section 718.112(2)(L) of the Florida Statues was changed in the 2019 legislative session by HB 7103. The time required for retrofitting an existing high-rise condominium building has been extended to January 1, 2024. New language in section 718.112(2)(L) requires an association to ensure compliance with the Florida...
ACEbyTSK Seminar Thursday June 8, 2023
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...
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...
Parent Management is hiring
Experienced in working with HOA and Co-ops, licensed CAM personnel. Unique opportunity for self motivator! Leesburg, Lake County Florida, between the Villages and Orlando. Flexible hours with an established firm. Starting at $45k to $55k. Please contact: Jeff Dodd Jeff.Parentrealty@gmail.com 352-874-4063
...CAM Portfolio Manager at Keys Enterprise
We currently have an opening for a licensed CAM Portfolio Manager. Experienced CAM needed as a portfolio manager for multiple communities. Associations are located in Brevard County (Space Coast), home based out of either our Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral office or our Melbourne/Viera office. Minimum 1 year of experience as a...
ACEbyTSK Seminar Thursday May 24, 2023
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...
Are Drones Roaming Overhead?
Are Drones Roaming Overhead? If you’re hoping that you and your members and owners can keep drones from flying overhead, you’ll be disappointed in what the law has to say on the subject. The controlling law is the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act. It is Florida’s companion statutes to federal laws...
Ask Fred-Due to an emergency
Question: My association closed much of the association’s property after Hurricane Irma to repair damages caused by the hurricane. The fallout by association members was shocking. I am pretty sure that the association was within its rights to limit access to association property due to an emergency, but can you...
The Law Spot-In the event of an emergency…
The Florida statutes grants emergency powers to associations when damage has been caused by an event and the state has declared a state of emergency in the area that the association is located. Section 720.316 of the Florida Statutes detailed the emergency powers, which include holding board meetings or canceling...
Current or null and void?
Did you know you can look up any licenses community association firm, community association manager, pre-licensure provider, or continuing education provider? The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation allows anyone to see the status of a license held by community association professionals. If you hold a current license your...
Don’t Vape on Me
Don’t Vape on Me Vaping isn’t a new phenomenon any longer, but the number of persons now using vapes, or more accurately, “nicotine dispending devices” have grown significantly in the last five years. A quick internet search on “statistics on vaping in the United States” provides many articles on the...
The Law Spot-Existing High-rise condominium buildings
The Law Spot Section 718.112(2)(L) of the Florida Statues was changed in the 2019 legislative session by HB 7103. The time required for retrofitting an existing high-rise condominium building has been extended to January 1, 2024. New language in section 718.112(2)(L) requires an association to ensure compliance with the Florida...
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
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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