Hotel security: Is your family safe? Here's what you need to know. The recent terrorist attack on the Inter-Continental hotel in the Afghanistan is another reminder that hotels must be secure. You're probably thinking that US hotels are quite safe. Don't be so certain. While it's unlikely that a group of terrorists will land on the roof of your hotel, what if they did? What plans, precautions has … [Read more...]
Seeking Safe Harbor – Your Life’s Journey, Life Quest by V. Hector Rodriguez
Safe Harbor echoes the values of a vanishing generation - an era when cause and purpose were more important than money. An inspirational poem by Victor Hector Rodriguez (Washington, D.C.) on the universal quest for heroic challenges, feats, answers and...love. Show Date: March 17, 2011. "A great poem [poet] can move you, shake you and remind you what it is to be human." ~ Oprah Victor Hector … [Read more...]
Advice for Aspiring Authors: Literary Agent Karen Gantz & Dr. Joyce Starr
Dr. Joyce Starr interviews Karen Gantz, a highly sought after New York literary agent and literary property lawyer. Recent clients include Alec Baldwin and Kathleen Turner. Karen negotiates publishing agreements, option agreements, movie and entertainment deals, and deals with all aspects of the publishing field. She specializes in non-fiction works. Karen Gantz Lit and Starr Publishing offer … [Read more...]
Can Condo Boards Charge Fees to Owners Who Rent Their Units if Bylaws are Silent?
We receive frequent questions from condo owners and homeowners association members. Personal conflicts with condo boards and/or neighbors are dealt with through our private consultation service. We respond to generic questions when time allows, as per the condo rental fee and condo zoning issues raised below. QUESTION: Our Florida condo association board is trying to charge access fees … [Read more...]
Pets in Condos: New HUD Rules re Training Emotional Support Animals
New HUD rules strike down Emotional Support Animal (ESA) training provisions. Pet unfriendly condos and HOAs may have no choice but to turn pet-friendly. The new HUD rules in "no pet" housing are as follows: 1. Specialized task training of ESAs is unnecessary - “emotional support animals do not need training to ameliorate the effects of a person's mental and emotional disabilities. Emotional … [Read more...]
Florida Condo Owners Association Rights Legislation
Topic: 2008 Florida legislation further protects condo owner association rights - Changes to Florida Condo Act FS 718 herald enhanced association safeguards for condo dwellers. Show date: July 2, 2008. The State of Florida passed legislation in 2008 that further protects condo owner rights. Our featured guest spearheaded this legislation. He's at the forefront of the homeowner rights consumer … [Read more...]