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		<title>Is Your Community Association Using an “Unlicensed” Bookkeeper?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the economy in Florida experienced a downturn, collections of delinquent assessments rose and association revenues fell, we saw a trend where some community associations who wanted to save money began to employ ordinary business bookkeeping services who, by definition by the state of Florida, would be considered as an “unlicensed” bookkeeper.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Statutes: Summary of New Laws for Chapter 720</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We've previously highlighted changes in SB 1196 that would impact Condominium &#038; Cooperatives; here is additional information on the changes that will occur for Homeowners’ associations.  The following is a review of the changes and additions to Chapter 720, which will become effective on July 1, 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Statutes: Summary of New Laws for Chapter 718</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/florida-statutes-summary-of-new-laws-for-chapter-718/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Florida legislature just passed SB1196 and Governor Crist did not veto the bill, thus it became law.  There were quite a few changes and SB 1196 provides for some relief for associations concerning the mandatory Fire Sprinkler and Elevator retrofit.  Overall, these changes will affect most condominium and cooperative associations, regardless of size. ]]></description>
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		<title>Fiduciary This! &#8211; 8 Keys to a Relationship of Trust for Board Members</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/keys-to-a-relationship-of-trust-for-board-members/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As officers and directors of community associations, Florida Statutes, and the association documents require that all Board members have a fiduciary relationship in their positions with and for the unit owners that they represent and serve.  What is a fiduciary relationship?  A fiduciary relationship simply means a relationship of trust and confidence. ]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Your Community Association Funds Closely</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[bank ratings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cash]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Association]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With deteriorating bank balance sheets and the lowering of the bank ratings, we are reminded that Boards of Directors have a statutory and fiduciary duty to maintain and invest community association funds wisely and safely.  With the current low yields and lower assessment revenues there may be a tendency for some associations to want to forget that the Florida statutes are quite clear about commingling, investing and reporting when it comes to your association funds.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Legislative Update &#8211; Spring 2010</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/florida-legislative-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Statutes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Currently, HB 959 is winding its way through the Florida Legislature and is intended to reform some condominium law and provide associations some relief in other areas of their management and operations. The highlights of the bill contain the following information and is important enough for you to provide feedback and input to your local legislators.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid the Inspection of Records Trap</title>
		<link>http://www.apmnews.org/inspection-of-records-trap/</link>
		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/inspection-of-records-trap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Documents]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the years we see associations get into trouble over the issue of inspection of records by their owners more than any other issue.  Chapter 718, 719 and 720 are very specific on what constitutes “Official Records” and what an owner can and cannot inspect.]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative Update for Community Associations</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/legislative-update-for-community-associations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following bills are now winding their way through the Florida Legislature. Hopefully, if passed, these will provide some financial relief to Community Associations throughout Florida, sometime in the year 2010.  This kind of legislative action should have happened more than a year ago.  ]]></description>
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		<title>A Snapshot on Recent Law Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.apmnews.org/recent-law-changes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/recent-law-changes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Board of Directors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We get asked every day by clients about recent law changes that affect associations.  A lot of people are confused, and rightfully so.  In the last 2 years there were major changes to FS Chapters 718 and 720.  Then we were all geared for more changes that would also amend and correct some of the previous laws - only to have Governor Crist veto those law changes. ]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Comply With New Elevator Laws?</title>
		<link>http://www.apmnews.org/comply-with-new-elevator-laws/</link>
		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/comply-with-new-elevator-laws/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The State of Florida now requires buildings that are 6 or more floors in height to retrofit their elevators to allow operation in fire emergency situations with one master key. The Compliance Date for Existing Buildings is October 1, 2009. Below is the statute which outlines the new key access and inspection rules:]]></description>
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