FLORIDA GETS IT RIGHT

By Darlys Walker

Published April 16, 2014

As a licensed Broker in a number of states, as well as managing Associations throughout the southeast, I have to say for all the complaining we hear about the lack of regulation for HOA’s, Florida absolutely gets it right for regulating condominiums. Okay, well, 99% right! The extensive regulations set forth in FS-718 can easily answer every question a Board Homeowner or LCAM could have. The state seems to have gone to great lengths to ensure the professional operation of COA’s and to protect the condominium unit owner’s rights. While we are seeing states such as Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina working to enhance their regulations, they have a long way to go and could, and should, consider using FS-718 as a template for implementing their own statues. That being said, you may notice that I only gave Florida a 99% grade. The one area where I believe there is “OVERKILL” would be the “election process”. Surely there could be a more simple way of casting your vote via an envelope, inside an envelope, inside another envelope!

I’m curious to see that you, our readers, think? Is there a “greener” way or is this the only way to protect against fraudulent voting?

Let us hear your thoughts.

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

state 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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