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Keep
Your Opinions to Yourself
By
Darlys
Walker
Published
January 23, 2013
Like
Eric, as CAM's we are often approached by Board Members or
Homeowners who want to place racially motivated restrictions on
their community. Likewise, our response is, "We do not
discriminate, we adhere to ALL Fair Housing and ADA
Regulations." We further advise, that theses inappropriate
conversations or comments are a liability to the Association and
should cease immediately!
Believe
it or not, the most common response is, "What did I
say?" This brought me to the realization that many
lay-persons do not know who's protected, who's not and how
simple comments can be construed as discriminatory.
The
Fair Housing Act of 1968 clearly states the following, also
known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; "The
act was passed in an effort to impose a comprehensive solution
to the problem of unlawful discrimination based on the
following: race, color, sex, national origin, religion, family
status and handicap."
Recently,
the Board of a luxury high rise community, held conversations
with a potential buyer, who was wheelchair bound, suggesting
that him moving into the building was a bad idea because, "What
if the elevators were down in a fire and he was unable to get
down the stairwells?". Do I personally believe the Board
was acting discriminatory? No, I believe they were concerned for
the welfare of the individual. However, could they be sued for
discrimination? Absolutely, and likely to be found guilty!
It is cases like these that you must keep your opinions
to yourself and let the individual deal with the potential
hardships on their own.
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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
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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.
Darlys Walker and her team have been selected to manage the
condominium conversion process and day-to-day operations for
many of the Southeast's most high-profile condominium
communities including luxury high-rises, mid-rises and
garden-style homes. Most recently she has been recognized as an
expert in 're-versions' of communities from condominiums to
leased homes, as well as repositioning projects. A visionary and
a tireless perfectionist, Darlys demonstrates hands-on
leadership, working individually with each client and staff
associate to achieve defined business outcomes and satisfaction.
For more information about Darlys Walker and Condominium
Concepts Management, Inc. please visit www.condominiumconcepts.com.
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