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Written by Eric M. Glazer · Florida attorney
If there ever was a time to come to a seminar or educational event, Sunday is it. This coming Sunday, May 7th, at 7:00 a.m. my staff and I put together a great event for all of you at The Miniaci Theater at Nova Southeastern University. From 7:00 – 8:00 we will serve you a buffet breakfast. At 8:00 a.m.…
Read: TREAT YOURSELF TO A GREAT TIME ON SUNDAY → We often blog about the fact that there are some bad laws on the books. What about when we come across a situation that appears perfectly legal, but are surprised that it is? I had such a case yesterday. I met with a gentleman who lives in a condo and was upset about a massive construction project taking…
Read: THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW → Ihave always said that often times I learn from my audience at our Board Certification seminars just as much as they hopefully learn from me. This week in Miami was no exception. Like always, I was bombarded by complaints and stories. One stuck out…… In a community in Miami-Dade County, a couple of unit…
Read: WHEN THE BOARD AND THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE BUTT HEADS → Ihad the honor and pleasure of spending a few days in Tallahassee last week. I testified at hearings before the House of Representatives. I drafted proposed legislation and had several meetings with legislators and staff. One thing is very clear this legislative session. IF YOU ARE A BOARD MEMBER OR…
Read: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE → HB 483: MORAITIS AND DONALDS ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES: PLACES CAP ON WHAT CAN BE CHARGED REQUIRES SPECIFIC FORM ALREADY PASSED CIVIL JUSTICE AND CLAIMS SUB COMMITTEE ON THE AGENDA FOR 3/21 AT 8AM – CAREERS AND COMPETITION WEBSTER HALL (212 KNOTT) GOOD MORNING – ATTORNEY ERIC GLAZER I HAVE BEEN PRACTICING…
Read: PENDING HOUSE BILLS → The bill prevents attorneys from representing a board if the attorney represents the management company. Since when does an attorney represent a board? An attorney represents an association, not the board. Moreover, the Florida Supreme Court governs the conduct of attorneys, not the Florida Condominium…
Read: TALK ABOUT GOING OVERBOAD FIXES-PART 2 → In response to the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report that blasted officers and directors, management companies and the DBPR, but ignored the fact that prosecutor’s offices often turn a blind eye toward condo and HOA crime, Senator Rene Garcia and House Member Jose Felix Diaz filed a bill that attempts to do a…
Read: In response to the Miami Dad → In response to the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report that blasted officers and directors, management companies and the DBPR, but ignored the fact that prosecutor’s offices often turn a blind eye toward condo and HOA crime, Senator Rene Garcia and House Member Jose Felix Diaz filed a bill that attempts to do a…
Read: March 6, 2017In response to the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report that bla → For those of you who read the Miami Dade Grand Jury Report you know that right off the bat the report starts off with the fact that the problem of unit owner access to records is worse than ever before. It’s a problem that exists for decades. The Florida Legislature has not addressed the problem at all and…
Read: HERE’S A LAW THAT NEEDS TO BE PASSED PRONTO → Attorneys like me who have spent their careers litigating will tell you that litigation in court is grueling, expensive, lengthy, aggravating and time consuming. And those are the good points. As a result, and due to the need to un-clog the court system, The Florida Legislature created mandatory…
Read: CAN A JUDGE BE BOUGHT…………LEGALLY? → So last week we made it clear that you Board can install a wall or fence around the community without a vote of the owners, even though it is a material alteration that usually requires a 75% vote of the unit owners. This is true, so long as the Board can establish that they are doing so in order to prevent…
Read: SUPPOSE THE WALL ISN’T ENOUGH? → Last week our new President ordered the federal government to immediately start building the wall on our southern border. Trump claims that the wall will help security measures designed to keep the United States safe from entry by illegal immigrants and that the wall will help prevent crimes in the…
Read: CAN WE REALLY BUILD THAT WALL? → The holidays are now in the rear view mirror. It doesn’t have to be doom and gloom however in your association. Resolve this year to start off on the right foot, get rid of the clutter, get a grip on your finances, and make sure you don’t get locked into bad deals for yet another year. Here are some…
Read: STARTING THE YEAR OFF RIGHT → This is a very interesting time of year in the condo and HOA world. Of course everyone’s thoughts turn to the holidays. We start thinking about Christmas, Chanukah, New Years and all of the days off we get to spend with friends and family. The problem is that this is typically the busiest time of year as…
Read: SOME YEAR-END OBSERVATIONS → Idon’t know why some people feel a need to bring their concealed weapon to the poker table or mah-jong game in the clubhouse, but you would be surprised how many times I have been asked whether or not the Board has the right to make a rule that would simply prohibit guns in the common areas. Here’s the funny…
Read: CAN THE BOARD BAN GUNS FROM THE COMMON AREAS? → It’s our nation’s birthday today. Unfortunately, it seems as if the political climate of our country makes it seem that we are as divided today as we were since the 1960s, and it’s not one big happy birthday party. The tragedy in our own state has left scars that won’t heal any time soon. I haven’t met one…
Read: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY → Over the years, our firm and I’m sure many other law firms that represent community associations have been fired or simply not hired for telling it like it is and giving answers or instructions to Boards that they simply may not want to hear. Even with all of the education now available, it still amazes me…
Read: YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH……….. → All of you who live in a condominium are now certainly aware that by December 31st, if your building is 75 feet or higher, you will be required to install a fire sprinkler system in your condominium, unless the unit owners vote to opt out. Many of you have already done so. A few weeks ago, I wrote in my…
Read: WHY IS THE DIVISION OF CONDOMINIUMS BEING SO DIFFICULT? →Read it. Then watch it.
