Category: Maintenance
Florida lawmakers advance bill to set statewide condo inspections
TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislators began work on updating the state’s condominium regulations in response to the Champlain Towers South collapse as a Senate committee advanced a bill Tuesday to impose inspection requirements statewide, including stricter standards for buildings near the coastline. The measure, SB 1702, was unanimously approved by the Senate Community Affairs Committee and is expected to serve as the vehicle to attach other condo-related reforms, such as new regulations on disclosure …
New CCTV Camera System
The board of directors recently voted to add additional cameras to the property, this was an alternative to installing a gate at the entrance to the property that failed to garner the votes needed to move forward. While the addition of the cameras is a great plan the execution unfortunately was flawed, outdoor CCTV cameras should optimally be installed in the 7-8 foot height range so they are out …
Monument Sign Condition
Our monument sign was destroyed by a hurricane and replaced at great expense, this is the current condition, we have a maintenance person we employ as well as a community manager who should be able to keep up with necessary upkeep, ultimately it is the responsibility of the board of directors who all drive past this sign probably on a daily basis. The sign has been in this condition …
5 Signs Your Asphalt Needs Sealcoating
Sealcoating provides a protective layer against external elements like rain, UV rays, sand, motor oil, and gasoline. Sealcoating is an effective way to maintain the appearance of your parking lot while reducing the long-term costs of asphalt maintenance.Do You See Any of These 5 Signs on Your Property? Surface color of asphalt is weathered and gray Stripes fading or wearing away Cracks and holes growing in size Visible signs …
How to Clean Out Your Air Conditioner’s Condensate Line
Your air conditioner does two jobs: It cools down the air and it dehumidifies the air. If you live in a dry climate, you want the AC to dehumidify as little as possible because it uses extra energy and makes you spend more on lip balm and hand lotion. If you live in a humid climate, you really want it to do that second job as well as it …
Failed Elevator Inspection – 2020
9/2/2020 Edit – The Tara elevator has finally passed re-inspection and is currently legal once again. Once again the management company has allowed an elevator license to lapse and fall into violation status, once a license fails to renew on time it subjects the association to potential late fees and liability. This happened in 2017 where all four elevators were in violation for nearly a year and a half …
2017 Elevator Violation Status – Final Update 11/20/2018
Update 11/20/2018 – All elevator certificates are current and up to date nearly 16 months late and 200.00 in late fees. —————————————————————————————————– Update 11/7/2018: I called the state today to inquire on our certificates, we paid the fees in September and the elevators all have a passing inspection from August. The delay is we owe a 50.00 late fee for each elevator, I have asked Bill to send this …
Mandatory Reserves? – THE FLORIDA HOA & CONDO BLOG
I hate beating around the bush, so I want to get to the point. A financial crisis is coming and it’s going to be a big one. It’s also going to hit those that can least afford it. It’s going to result in massive amounts of foreclosures. It’s going to result in countless cases of elderly persons being displaced from their homes. The worst part is, it’s absolutely …
Do I Need A Permit?
Do you need a permit for your remodel, new windows, doors or AC upgrade / changeout? It depends on the project. Per Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code and section 553.79 (1), Florida Statutes: Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or occupant content of a building or structure, or any outside area being used as …