News

Future Planning Based on Past Disasters: Tips for Community Association Managers     Leigh C. Katzman and Mary Ann Chandler

Lawyer breaks down elements of new condo bill     Marci Shatzman, Sun-Sentinel

Watch for more bulk buyers     Alexander Britell - The Real Deal

Florida condo associations get power in dealing with foreclosures     Tom Bayles, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Condo Associations Put "Hammer" Down on Renters     Kenric Ward, Sunshine State News

Crist signs condo reform bill     Paul Owers, Sun Sentinel

Community Advocacy Network Applauds Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, Legislature for Enacting Critical Relief Legislation     Press Release

Condo law awaits OK from Crist     John McCarthy, Florida Today

Community Advocacy Network Posts Online Hurricane Preparedness Guide in Advance of 2010 Storm Season     Press Release

Community association law firm changes name to Katzman Garfinkel & Berger     Condo and HOA Management Magazine

Tips to Survive (And Even Thrive) in the Current Economic Storm     Donna D. Berger, Esq., Condo and HOA Management Magazine

Florida lawmakers take action on jobs, debt collection, condo regulation     Staff and wire reports, Sun-Sentinel

Florida condo relief bill passes, now goes to Governor     Paul Owers, Sun-Sentinel

Condominiums could opt out of state-mandated sprinkler system upgrades under bill sent to Crist     Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Naples Daily News

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY NETWORK URGES LEGISLATORS, GOV. CRIST TO SUPPORT FIRE-SAFETY RETROFIT RELIEF FOR STRUGGLING FLORIDA CONDOS      Press Release

Stoneybrook HOAs want buyers to pay back dues on foreclosed homes     Victor Manuel Ramos, Orlando Sentinel

Fire safety retrofit reprieve could save condos millions     Donna D. Berger, Guest Commentary, Sun-Sentinel

Florida condo bill headed to House vote     Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel

Lawmakers combine bills in bid to spur condo reform     Fallan Patterson, Sun-Sentinel

Provisions to spark market in S. Florida     Polyana da Costa, Daily Business Review

Leading Florida Community Association Law Firm Changes Name to Katzman Garfinkel & Berger     Press Release

Desperate condo, homeowner associations thrown a lifeline     Rachael Lee Coleman, The Miami Herald

Outcome of condo bills could affect millions     Donna D. Berger, Guest columnist-Orlando Sentinel

Condo Boot Camp drills home the basics     Fallan Patterson, Sun-Sentinel

How Co-op & Condo Boards Can Recognize "The Fraud Triangle"     Donna DiMaggio Berger (Habitat magazine)

Report targets homeowner associations     Ron Hurtibise, News-Journal

Condo owners need reprieve from retrofitting rules     Ewing R. Sutherland - Guest Commentary

Cash-Strapped Associations Skimping on Insurance     Polyana da Costa, Daily Business Review

Guest Column: No more community associations?     Donna DiMaggio Berger, Esq. (Historic City News)

Time running out to file Wilma claims     Daniel Vasquez - Sun-Sentinel

CAN In The Media

Community Advocacy Network supports associations     David Dipino, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

South Florida homeowners associations get tough in collecting delinquent fees     Paul Owers and Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel

Condo Relief Act seen as 'step in right direction'     Sean D'Oliveira - Sun-Sentinel

Condo theft reminds boards to be wary     Sean Da Oliveira

Condo financing in Florida to get boost from Fannie Mae     Paul Owers, Sun Sentinel

Behind on Your HOA Fees? Forget the Pool and Pizza Delivery.     Beatrice Garcia; Housing Watch

Supporters of sprinkler bill urge Crist to avoid veto     Sun-Sentinel, Fallan Patterson

Sun Sentinel Town Hall meeting draws large crowds, lots of questions     Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel blog