Online classes
In the continued interest of the health and safety of our clients and colleagues, we have made a decision to suspend all in-person community association classes until further notice.
Understanding Our “Bylaws” – A Primer on Association Governing Documents
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630202 | 1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Participants will learn the important differences between association documents, how to read them and how Florida Statutes affect them.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Governing Documents (Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws)
- Amendments
- Restrictions & Responsibilities of Owners
- Maintenance of Common Elements
- Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)
ONLINE CLASSES
HOA/Condo Board Member Certification Online Class
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630016 | 2 ELE Credits
If you are planning to serve on your homeowner association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected.
Our HOA Board Certification class is designed to satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role.
Topics Covered:
- Defining your fiduciary duty
- Analyzing association operations
- How to properly maintain the association’s books and records
- The pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution
- Avoiding common election pitfalls
- Preparing budgets and funding reserves
- Understanding financial reporting requirements
- Assessing insurance needs for common areas
- Defusing conflict within the community
Speakers
Kenneth Direktor
Shareholder
Ft. Lauderdale
Donna DiMaggio Berger
Shareholder
Ft. Lauderdale
Howard J. Perl
Shareholder
Ft. Lauderdale
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery: Are you Ready to Weather the Storm?
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630113 | 1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Is your community prepared in the event that a hurricane strikes through your city? In this special course we will go over practical tips for developing and implementing a disaster recovery plan for your community.
Managers and board members will learn:
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- Steps to take to protect life and property
- Recover and post event steps
- The ins and outs of contracting before and after the hurricane
- How to document a claim
Speakers
David Rogel
Shareholder
Miami
Rosa M. de la Camara
Shareholder
Miami
Jay Roberts
Shareholder
Ft. Walton Beach
Anatomy of a Water Leak
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630137 | 1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Water leaks are a major concern to association boards and unit owners alike. Come join our attorneys as they guide your association through the process of handling a water leak from detection through repair, insurance coverage and reconstruction responsibility, and potential liability claims.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Practical Issues
- What Was Damaged
- Who Pays? – Maintenance Damage v. Casualty Damage
Speakers
Kenneth Direktor
Shareholder
Fort Lauderdale
Steve Mezer
Shareholder
Tampa
Jane Cornett
Shareholder
Stuart