DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU
By
Rafael Aquino
Published June 8, 2022
The changes that came to our industry via SB-4D
have been our industry's talk since it passed. I've had so many
conversations with different industry experts to get their thoughts
and interpretation of the law. As mentioned in last week's blog,
there is much cleanup that will need to be done to make it clearer
and more cost-effective.
An example would be allowing associations to
combine Phase One, aka "Milestone Report," with the Structural
Integrity Reserve study. The association can save a significant
amount since the engineer will already be assessing the building;
why not have them assess the components simultaneously? As Eric
mentioned on Monday, I agree that you won't find many engineers who
will sign off the structure with just a phase one unless the
building was recently restored.
I've also had several conversations with Board
Members, and I'm getting a bit concerned because I've heard several
mentions that it is still too early to react. They believe that
change could come to the law, and why should they start now when
things can change as they've happened in the past. Hearing these
comments brings chills down my back because when you look at the
numbers and realize the number of buildings that will require these
inspections, you will quickly learn that we have a shortage of
engineers, contractors, etc., to process these requests. Those who
wait till the last minute will pay significantly more. Further,
these reports won't harm your building; in reality, they will give
you a better understanding of what's expected to come.
In my opinion, preparing and communicating what's
to come to your board and residents is the way to go. Many things
need to be lined up before a project can come off the ground, so
taking the necessary steps today will allow for more transparency
and proper planning to execute a change of this magnitude.
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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, FL 33166
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Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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