Which statement best describes when a CAM license is required?

• A. It is required for managers of community associations with more than 10 units or an annual budget over $100,000
• B. It is required only when the manager receives compensation for management services
• C. It is required only for managers who manage commercial properties
• D. It is not required in Florida

Answer: (A)

Florida requires a CAM license for community association managers when they oversee a community association that has more than 10 units or an annual budget over $100,000. This threshold exists because larger, more complex associations handle bigger sums of money and more contracts, so professional standards and accountability are particularly important. The license helps ensure managers have the training to handle fiduciary duties, contracts, and regulatory compliance effectively, protecting residents. It isn’t about whether the manager is paid; it’s about the scope of the management duties. Smaller associations or those not meeting the size or budget threshold don’t automatically require licensure, and the other statements don’t fit because compensation, property type, or a blanket claim that licensure isn’t required do not align with how licensure is triggered.