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 recourse. If you believe the Board is
not following the proper protocol, present it to the office of
the Condominium ombudsman; Mr. Bruce Campbell who will take
control of the election process and ensure it is followed to the
letter.
But
what about the HOA's, unfortunately there is currently no place
to turn if your Board is making up the election rules as they go
along. This lack of regulation directly results in the current
level of mistrust and dissatisfaction with many HOA Boards. HOA
Boards hide behind the lack of regulation and oversight; after
all there is no one to complain to and no one to hold them
accountable.
As
members of an HOA you have little to no recourse to ensure
elections are performed properly. But, as a Homeowner wanting
change, there is something you can do. Sign up for CCFJ's
newsletter. Become involved in Jan and Eric's efforts to get
legislations to make the necessary changes to 720 in the state
statute. Get involved and get results!
Darlys
Walker, Founder and CEO of Condominium Concepts
Management, Inc. (CCM), is recognized for her straight
talk, subject matter expertise, and valued insights
regarding real
estate
management, leasing, and HOAs. Her company serves a diverse
portfolio of properties, from 16-units up to 600 as well as
large mixed-use developments.
From its beginnings in 2000, CCM has become a well-respected
asset manager and now works with over 100 associations with
16,000 units served by over 300 employees. Darlys and her team
deliver resources and responsiveness through six regional
offices - in
Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston,
Nashville
and Atlanta.
Darlys Walker is best known for her passion and precision,
understanding that the only difference that matters in today's
demanding marketplace is service delivery ... doing what is
promised and what is right. She knows that every community
serves two masters ... the property owner/developer and the
resident/homeowner. "If we are not equally responsive to
both, we are not doing our job," she states.
Her clients say it best: "Darlys really knows her
stuff" ... "at the top of her profession and it shows
in the caliber of her clients" ... "delivers quality
resources that match up well with needs and expectations that
are really rigorous."
She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in four states, holds an
Associate's Degree in Marketing and has earned the Accredited
Real Estate Manager designation from the Georgia Institute of
Real Estate Management. Also she is one of few certified as a
Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Removal Trainer in Georgia.
