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Review, analyze, and address…
By
Rafael Aquino
Published January 13, 2021
Technology is undoubtedly moving in a fast-paced and bringing
services to more and more people. This includes biometric or digital
coded door locks, interactive doorbells/surveillance cameras, and
even the satellite tv dishes. These are all significant improvements
to our lives and bring about peace of mind, convenience, and
enjoyment. However, very rarely do the users think that these could
violate the condominium statute 718.113(2)(a).
Said
statute prohibits the alteration or addition to the common elements
of the condominium association without voting of the interests of
the association. It may seem that these minor and seemingly
insignificant devices will not create any problems, but they do have
legal implications for the board to consider carefully.
In
terms of governance, the board should be seeking a review of its
documents and prevalent statute to arrive at a legal opinion on the
specific situation and work with its counsel plus its manager to
determine the best solutions in terms of the policy, regulation, and
communication.
Residents should be provided the benefit of enjoying these new
technologies, but the board has to do so with an awareness of the
situation and that it has established policies, and sought competent
business and legal counsel to deal with the matter.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral Office: 8200 NW 41st ST
Suite 200
Doral, FL 33166
Broward Office: 150 S Pine Island RD Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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