I think it’s hysterical that the current law allows directors to get certified by simply signing an affidavit that says that “he or she has read the association’s declaration of condominium, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and current written policies and that he or she will work to uphold such documents and policies to the best…
Year: 2017
HOA MEMBERS AGAIN CRY – WHAT ABOUT US?
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…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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…
PENDING HOUSE BILLS
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…
HOW ABOUT WE FOCUS ON REAL CRIME?
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…
TALK ABOUT GOING OVERBOAD FIXES-PART 2
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…
TALK ABOUT GOING OVERBOAD-PART 1
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…
TALK ABOUT GOING OVERBOAD.....
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…
HERE’S A LAW THAT NEEDS TO BE PASSED PRONTO
For those of you who read the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report you know that right off the bat the report starts off with the fact that the problem of unit owner access to records is worse than ever before. It’s a problem that exists for decades. The Florida Legislature has not addressed the problem…
CAN A JUDGE BE BOUGHT…………LEGALLY?
Attorneys like me who have spent their careers litigating will tell you that litigation in court is grueling, expensive, lengthy, aggravating and time consuming. And those are the good points. As a result, and due to the need to un-clog the court system, The Florida Legislature created mandatory alternatives to court litigation. Mandatory arbitration has…