Month: March 2017

Like I have been saying over the last few weeks, The Miami Dade Grand Jury Report changed everything.  Tackling the issues of an owner’s inability to obtain access to records, election fraud and violations of The Florida Condominium Act no doubt became  a high priority in The Florida Legislature this legislative session.  Corrupt officers, directors…

I had the honor and pleasure of spending a few days in Tallahassee last week.  I testified at hearings before the House of Representatives.  I drafted proposed legislation and had several meetings with legislators and staff.  One thing is very clear this legislative session.  IF YOU ARE A BOARD MEMBER OR MANAGER LOOKING TO COMMIT…

HB 483: MORAITIS AND DONALDS ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES:  PLACES CAP ON WHAT CAN BE CHARGED REQUIRES SPECIFIC FORM ALREADY PASSED CIVIL JUSTICE AND CLAIMS SUB COMMITTEE ON THE AGENDA FOR 3/21 AT 8AM – CAREERS AND COMPETITION WEBSTER HALL (212 KNOTT)     GOOD MORNING – ATTORNEY ERIC GLAZER I HAVE BEEN PRACTICING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAW…

As we said last week, don’t be fooled by some of the new legislation that is supposed to crack down on condo crime.  A bad board member or manager stealing some money from the operating account of a condominium is terrible and they deserve to be arrested and incarcerated. However, it is small potatoes to…

The bill prevents attorneys from representing a board if the attorney represents the management company. Since when does an attorney represent a board?  An attorney represents an association, not the board.  Moreover, the Florida Supreme Court governs the conduct of attorneys, not the Florida Condominium Act.  There are already ethics codes in place that deal…

In response to the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report that blasted officers and directors, management companies and the DBPR, but ignored the fact that prosecutor’s offices often turn a blind eye toward condo and HOA crime, Senator Rene Garcia and House Member Jose Felix Diaz filed a bill that attempts to do a lot.  Let’s…

In response to the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report that blasted officers and directors, management companies and the DBPR, but ignored the fact that prosecutor’s offices often turn a blind eye toward condo and HOA crime, Senator Rene Garcia and House Member Jose Felix Diaz filed a bill that attempts to do a lot.  Let’s…