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   efficiently

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.

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