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February Survey Results
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Have you read SB 06-89, the proposed "clean-up bill" for SB 100?
60% Yes
40% No
If you have read it, are you in favor, neutral or opposed to the bill?
37% In Favor
47% Neutral/No opinion
16% Opposed
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Feature Article: Home Owner Associations Eye Policies Barring Sex Offenders
Not-in-my-back-yard (NIMBY) describes the common and (for developers) frustrating reaction of community residents to plans for the construction of new housing, new commercial structures, or new anything in close proximity to where they live. But NIMBY doesn’t begin to describe the residents’ reaction to news that a convicted sex offender may be living in their community or nearby.
NIMBies protesting low-income housing are concerned (or say they are concerned) primarily about their property values. Residents protesting the presence of a sex offender are concerned about their and their familys’ safety. This is only an emerging issue today, visible in just a few states and isolated communities. But it promises to become a much larger concern. A few examples, drawn from recent press reports, highlight the trend.
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Legislative Update: SB 89 Passes Senate, Moves to House
On March 1, 2006, SB 89 passed its third reading in the Senate and will now be sent to the House of Representatives. Thank you all who took the time to contact your Senator in support of the bill! A copy of the “reengrossed” bill, which includes all the amendments adopted by the Senate, along with more information can be found in this HOA Legi-slate blog post.
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How Should Associations Handle Hoarders? Very Carefully.
A fire in a community association is always upsetting and often destructive, but, it is hardly a rare occurrence anymore. This one, however, made the national news. The fire, in an Arizona condominium, started in a carport crammed with debris and then spread to the owner’s equally cluttered residence. The owner survived, but was burned severely, because debris covering virtually every surface and stacked several feet high in every room, blocked her escape.
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How Far Can Managers Go? Florida's Perspective on Managers Practicing Law
At the CAI Law Seminar held in January, 2006 and recently on the CondoLawyer listserve, there have been several interesting discussions concerning when action or conduct by a manager constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. While there was some consensus (e.g., interpreting and drafting legal documents), there were also considerable differences of opinion.
When these discussions arise, attorneys generally are reluctant to voice their opinions for fear of appearing self serving. While cases involving the unauthorized practice of law are extremely rare, it is perhaps useful (and certainly interesting) to review a 1996 opinion from the Florida Supreme Court.
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Top 10 Misunderstandings By Delinquent Homeowners
We asked our attorneys and collection paralegals for the top misunderstandings deliquent owners have regarding the payment of assessments. Their answers may or may not surprise you.
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Question & Answer
Each month we answer legal related questions asked by our readers.
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