expense or replacement cost, and any other item that has a deferred maintenance expense or replacement cost that exceeds $10,000. The association may adjust replacement reserve assessments annually to take into account any changes in estimates or extension of the useful life of a reserve item cause by deferred maintenance.
useful life and estimated replacement cost or deferred maintenance expense of each reserve item. If the condominium building is less than three stories, then, in addition to annual operating expenses, the budget must include reserve accounts for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance. These accounts must include, but are not limited to, roof replacement, building painting, and pavement resurfacing, regardless of the amount of deferred maintenance
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES ISSUED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Regulation of professions and occupations - Contracting A local government, as defined in F.S. 163.211, may not require a person to obtain a license for a job scope that does not substantially correspond to the job scope of one of the contractor categories defined in F.S.489.105(3)(a)-(o) and (q) or authorized in F.S. 489.1455(1). Such job scopes for which a local government may not require a license include, but are not Conclusion It is true that the maintenance responsibilities have seemed to expand greatly over the life of CAMs. In this course, we intended to provide an overview of maintenance functions, responsibilities, and the role of a CAM as well as the board of directors. However, there are many more facets of maintenance in some community associations over others. The focus of management is an ongoing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly task. That makes planning and preparation an essential part of the maintenance responsibilities of management as well as of the association board of directors. Frequent inspections of the grounds and property; detailed
limited to, painting; flooring; cabinetry; interior remodeling; driveway or tennis court installation; handyman services; decorative stone, tile, marble, granite, or terrazzo installation; plastering; stuccoing; caulking; and canvas awning and ornamental iron installation. [F.S. 489.117(4)(a)]
inventories of the property and assets of the association; and good communication, both in documentation and in direct contact with the board, staff members, service providers, and association must all be part of a CAM’s routine. True, much of the knowledge that a CAM acquires is on the grounds. However, staying informed of changes in statutes, state and local codes and ordinances, and association governing documents is essential to continue to be able to provide the services of a community association manager, which requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and managerial skills.
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