A Slice of Paradise for Condo Commandos. One would hope that condo board harassment is on the decline - especially in Florida, given Florida's comprehensive statutes defining and protecting condo owner and HOA owner rights. Unfortunately, there are still pockets of condo board abuse, as in the following case: 1. Screen Enclosure - The owners removed their non structural screen enclosure … [Read more...]
Condo Board Abuse – Condo Board Bans American Flag after Hurricane Irma
Did a Condo Attorney Fail to Advise the Condo President and Board about "The Freedom to Display Flag Act of 2005" and/or the Related Florida Statute? A Florida condominium association board took co-owners to arbitration in 2017, because they raised the American Flag on their limited common element after Hurricane Irma. The arbitrator eventually told both attorneys they could legally fly … [Read more...]
How to Lose Your Home for $400 or Less
How a missed $400 homeowners association dues payment escalated into foreclosure and eviction in Texas. Homeowners association rights and wrongs with Dr. David Goldenberg. Show Date: February 12, 2009 (Podcast no longer available.) A Texas homeowner missed a $400 payment to his homeowners association - which soon mushroomed into an additional $3000/plus in legal fees and interest, … [Read more...]
Florida Condo Act as National Model
New protections against Florida condo association manager (CAM) scams, condo board abuse, condo board denial of records, condo board embezzlement, fraud & more. Dr. Starr interviews Florida State Representative Julio Robaina - July 2, 2008 I am embarrassed to tell you that some Florida condos actually allow common elements (versus real people) to constitute a vote. We have a condo that … [Read more...]