Seminars

This 4-hour course fulfills Florida's most recent mandatory certification requirements for both Condo AND HOA Board Members. Learn the basics of Condo and HOA law, including topics like recordkeeping, levying fines, notice/meeting requirements, milestone inspections, and reserve studies. Ask questions and get the answers you've been looking for!

Statutory changes and case law decisions greatly impact the interpretation, enforceability and legal effect of the governing documents of a community association. Antiquated documents can create liability exposure to the association and its members. Old provisions may hinder association operations, leaving community associations without the rights and remedies it needs to property govern the community. Learn about common pitfalls in older governing documents, specific provisions that are no longer legally enforceable and why updates are so crucial to successful association governance. This course also offers one (1) CEU towards the annual requirement for Board Members of a Homeowners’ Association

Review the procedures that should be followed when conducting elections and annual meetings in a community association. Discover the ins and outs of different types of meetings, notice requirements, running eligibility and ballot preparation amongst other topics. This course also offers one (1) CEU towards the annual requirement for Board Members of a Homeowners’ Association

Gain clarity on how to plan and run effective membership meetings with confidence. Learn how to properly notice and conduct meetings, understand quorum requirements, review official recordkeeping, and explore the impact of different voting methods on meeting outcomes.

Learn the fundamentals of concrete restoration and gain a deeper understanding of how it preserves building integrity and safety. Review common signs of concrete failure, explore how to select the right restoration partners, and uncover ways to avoid costly pitfalls through real-world case studies and expert insights.

Understand the process of how to plan and prepare for a cooling tower replacement project for a condominium association or commercial or residential building. Learn how a manager or board member can educate their association on the steps involved, a basic understanding of the processes and the preparation that the condominium association should do for such a project.

Review strategies for taking a proactive approach to water damage issues and understanding when an insurance claim may be appropriate instead of covering all costs directly. Explore responsibility in different water loss scenarios and review the phases of disaster management— preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.

A panel discussion from the top experts regarding the latest on Florida mandated legislation. Speakers include James LaGreca, Jeffrey Marcic, Steve Lesser, and Sinisa Kolar.

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 communities.

Understand the role of the insurance agent, when to start the bidding process, and the policies that associations should have in place. Review the insurance requirements, governing documents and the questions to ask when shopping for an agent.

Learn about the new legislative requirements for reserve studies, gain insight into recent legal changes, and discover how to strategically manage reserve finances in today’s evolving regulatory landscape.

Learn how to address the most frequent annoyances in your community. Topics include Association approvals vs. right of first refusal, service animals vs. emotional support pets, parking regulations, towing, records requests, restraining orders, and dealing with difficult members of your Association.