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2013
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NEW YEAR, A LOOK BACK AND A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE
By
Eric Glazer, Esq.
Published
December 30, 2013
My
what a difference a year makes.
This time last year, we had no idea how many HOAs there
were in the State of Florida, unit owners weren't allowed ...
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Happy
Holidays?
By
Jan Bergemann
Published
December 27, 2013
I
hope you all survived the feasts that were served without bigger
stomach aches. I know it’s always tempting to eat too much of
all the good food – and desserts...
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ENJOY
YOUR DAY!
By
Darlys Walker
Published
December 25, 2013
I
would like to offer a very heartfelt thank you to all of our
readers! While we strive to reach as many people as possible,
today I hope that you are enjoying ...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
By
Eric Glazer, Esq.
Published
December 23, 2013
Today,
I may disappoint some of you.
I won't be writing about bar room type brawls at our
association meetings, election shenanigans, missing money, ...
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SERVING
ON THE BOARD TO ENRICH YOURSELF?
By
Jan Bergemann
Published
December 20, 2013
Let’s
make no mistake, it can be of great advantage for the
association if a board member’s company is contracting to do
some work for the community.
But ...
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MY
FRIEND OWNS A COMPANY
By
Darlys Walker
Published
December 18, 2013
The
subject of utilizing Board Members and their company, or their
friends company is one that comes up on a regular basis. There
is no law that prohibits ...
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HAVE
I GOT A DEAL FOR YOU
By
Eric Glazer, Esq.
Published
December 16, 2013
We all know that in both a condo and an HOA board members
serve without compensation.
Suppose however that a member of the Board owns a
business ...
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HOW
DIFFICULT CAN IT BE TO REGISTER AN HOA?
By
Jan Bergemann
Published
December 13, 2013
Honestly,
when I first saw the form the DBPR developed to register HOAs as
required by FS720.303(13)
I thought it would be real easy to follow the ...
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TIME TO JOIN THE BANDWAGON
By
Darlys Walker
Published
December 11, 2013
WOW,
if Eric's estimations are correct and 50% of Associations have
not met the November 23rd, 2013 deadline to register, there is
the potential for an ...
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HEY
H.O.A. OWNERS ---
THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
By
Eric Glazer, Esq.
Published
December 9, 2013
Last
legislative session, Jan and I tried valiantly to have The
Florida Legislature pass legislation that would have allowed the
Department of Business and ...
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TOO
MANY GRINCHES ON HOA BOARDS?
By
Jan Bergemann
Published
December 6, 2013
One
thing is sure: We will again see in the very next future reports
about HOA owners being threatened by their board for their
holiday decorations. Just ...
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PERCEPTION MAY NOT BE YOUR BOARD REALITY
By
Darlys Walker
Published
December 4, 2013
The
holidays are upon us and many Homeowners are working diligently
to decorate both inside and outside their homes. Yes, it is a
joyful time. That is...
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HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS --- WHAT ARE THE LIMITS?
By
Eric Glazer, Esq.
Published
December 2, 2013
Now
that Thanksgiving is over, there's a race to get those Christmas
decorations up. It's
no longer too early to start.
Twinkle the lights, plug-in the blow-ups, ...
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NOMINATING COMMITTEES – A TOOL FOR DICTATORS?
By
Jan Bergemann
Published
November 29, 2013
Elections
for the board of directors are most likely the hottest topic in
community associations. It is just amazing how many power-hungry
dictators live in ...
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HOA's
-- NOWHERE TO TURN, PLENTY OF PLACES TO HIDE
By Darlys Walker
Published November 27, 2013
During this time every year, the DPBR is overwhelmed by complaints of irregular
or illegal election proceedings. If you're a Condominium Owner you have ...
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