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From the SoFL CAMs team
All articles →The First 72 Hours After Landfall: A CAM Action Plan
Once the winds die down, the clock starts on decisions that affect insurance claims, resident safety, and board liability. Here is how to spend the first three days after a storm hits your associations.
SoFL CAMs · Tue, Sep 22, 2026
Getting Through Another Hard-Market Insurance Renewal
Florida's property insurance market is still punishing associations with premium spikes and coverage restrictions. Here's how to run a renewal process that actually protects your board and your community.
SoFL CAMs · Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Collections That Stay Civil: A CAM's Step-by-Step Playbook
A structured, well-documented collections process protects the association's cash flow without turning every past-due account into a courtroom fight or a neighbor feud.
SoFL CAMs · Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Building an Association Budget Your Board Will Approve
A practical approach to drafting a budget that survives board scrutiny the first time, instead of getting sent back for revisions three weeks before the deadline.
SoFL CAMs · Tue, Sep 1, 2026
Assistance Animal Requests: A CAM's Fair Housing Playbook
Assistance animal requests are one of the fastest ways for an association to land a fair housing complaint. Here's how to run the process correctly, document it, and keep the board out of trouble.
SoFL CAMs · Tue, Aug 25, 2026
What Changed With Structural Integrity Reserve Studies
Florida lawmakers have revised the post-Surfside reserve rules more than once since 2022, and the details keep moving. Here's a plain-English rundown of what's settled, what's still shifting, and what to confirm with counsel before your next budget cycle.
SoFL CAMs · Tue, Aug 18, 2026
Industry news
Headlines about Florida condo law, HOAs, and community management — refreshed every morning. Links open at the original publisher.
Port St. Lucie HOA tells residents to replace dead trees, homeowners push back - cw34.com
Wed, Sep 23, 2026Port St. Lucie HOA tells residents to replace dead trees, homeowners push back cw34.com
HOA News (National)
REPORT: These Florida cities have the highest HOA burdens in the nation - WKMG
Mon, Sep 21, 2026REPORT: These Florida cities have the highest HOA burdens in the nation WKMG
Florida HOA News
HOA Q&A Can we share photos in Florida of kids who vandalize? - Treasure Coast News
Sat, Sep 19, 2026HOA Q&A Can we share photos in Florida of kids who vandalize? Treasure Coast News
Florida Community Association Law
Florida Condo Manager, Contractor Charged in Alleged $186,000 Kickback Scheme - Insurance Journal
Thu, Sep 17, 2026Florida Condo Manager, Contractor Charged in Alleged $186,000 Kickback Scheme Insurance Journal
Florida Condo & HOA Insurance
Jeff Brandes launches ‘Carfax for condos’ rating system in Florida - Florida Politics
Tue, Sep 15, 2026Jeff Brandes launches ‘Carfax for condos’ rating system in Florida Florida Politics
Florida Condo & HOA Insurance
Why Are More Florida Condo Boards Borrowing Money Since Surfside? - citybiz
Mon, Sep 14, 2026Why Are More Florida Condo Boards Borrowing Money Since Surfside? citybiz
Florida Condo Reserves & Safety Law
The Florida Condo Your Kids Will Inherit Comes With a Bill Nobody Mentions Until You're Gone - 247wallst.com
Sun, Sep 13, 2026The Florida Condo Your Kids Will Inherit Comes With a Bill Nobody Mentions Until You're Gone 247wallst.com
Florida Condo & HOA Insurance
HOA Q&A Do owners have to vote on common area renovations in Florida? - Treasure Coast News
Sat, Sep 12, 2026HOA Q&A Do owners have to vote on common area renovations in Florida? Treasure Coast News
Florida Community Association Law
Florida HOA Q&A How to handle disruptive owners and vacancies - Treasure Coast News
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Florida HOA Q&A How to handle disruptive owners and vacancies Treasure Coast News
Florida Community Association Law
“They fear Awais”: Here’s how investigators say a $6M condo associations fraud unfolded over five years - therealdeal.com
Fri, Sep 4, 2026“They fear Awais”: Here’s how investigators say a $6M condo associations fraud unfolded over five years therealdeal.com
Florida Condo & HOA Insurance
“The Boss”: Juan Awais, alleged ringleader of $6M condo association fraud, gets bond reduced - The Real Deal
Wed, Sep 2, 2026“The Boss”: Juan Awais, alleged ringleader of $6M condo association fraud, gets bond reduced The Real Deal
Florida Condo & HOA Insurance
The Association Advocate - Florida HOA and Community Association Newsletter - Volume II - JD Supra
Tue, Sep 1, 2026The Association Advocate - Florida HOA and Community Association Newsletter - Volume II JD Supra
Florida Community Association Law