News

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

Jury awards $3.87 million to condo association     Julie Kay, Daily Business Review

Holiday lights can sometimes ignite disagreements     Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser

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

Condo association struggles mount as delinquencies jump     Yudislaidy Fernandez, Miami Today

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

Condo input lacking as state studies cost of retrofit     Fallan Patterson, Sun-Sentinel

Paid up? Owners can stay, even as foreclosure looms     Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser

Miami-Dade tax notices likely to spark appeals by homeowners     Monica Hatcher, The Miami Herald

Bankruptcy risky way for condo board to dump bad lease     Marilyn Bowden, Miami Today

2009 Trim Drop Schedule     ***

Broward studies property-tax rate hike     Amy Sherman - AARP Bulletin Today

Palm Beach County commissioners still uncertain on proposed 14.9 percent tax-rate hike     Jennifer Sorentrue-Palm Beach Post

Condo Leaders Say Governor May Affirm Sprinkler Deadline     Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser Magazine

Condo Sprinkler Systems Cause Flood of Financial Concerns     Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser Magazine

Justice Watch - Condos still battling Australian insurer four years later     John Pacenti, Daily Business Review

Judge taps receiver to collect rents on units in foreclosure     Paola Iuspa-Abbott, Daily Business Review

Buckley Towers wins $20M verdict     Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal

Law will require proof of interior-structure insurance for condos     Fallan Patterson, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

New insurance rules upset condo owners     Randy Diamond - Palm Beach Post

Unpaid fees trouble condos     The Truth, Lake Ashton Talk

Political signs may lead to troublesome times, condo fines     Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel

Condo board powers in storm emergency raise questions     Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel

Help for Homeowners associations     Tom Bayles, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Florida Ombudsman to Resign     Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review

Governor's Veto Preserves Health Inspections of Association Pools     I.M. Stackel, Naples News

State Farm seeks 47.1 percent rate increase in Florida     Julie Patel, Sun-Sentinel

Condo rules get largest overhaul since 1991     Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review

Suit seeks to extend Poe insurance deadline     Beatrice E. Garcia, Miami Herald

Suit seeks to push Poe deadline back     South Florida Business Journal

Condo associations in eye of foreclosure storm     Scott Andron

Pompano Beach man killed by police after going on rage about condo fees     Joel Marino and Sofia Santana; South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Forced to Give Up Condos     Shannon Behnken, Tampa Tribune

Woes in Condo Market Build as New Supply Floods Cities     Jennifer S. Forsyth and Jonathan Karp

Association laws under discussion     Chris Guanche, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Feedback at select committee meeting key to creating better HOA laws     Donna D. Berger

Vast majority of condo owners are pleased with their boards, state figures show     Joe Kollin

CAN In The Media

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

Money-saving firm eyes tax appeal deadline     Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser

Condos sic judges on owners for back fees     Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel

Associations wary after two arrested for condo thefts     Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser Magazine

Community board association members go to Florida law "boot camp"     Christina Cepero-Fort Myers News-Press

Cities can require condo associations to hire security guards     Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel

Chinese drywall issue pops up locally     Paul Brinkman, South Florida Business Journal

Guest Commentary: Advocacy network helps condo owners keep an eye on Tallahassee legislation     Ewing Sutherland

Condo boot camp launched to educate board members     Fallan Patterson, Sun-Sentinel

Broward Community Association Board Members Go To "Boot Camp" to Get Basic Training in Florida Law     Press Release

New surveys will assist reform bill     Maria Chercoles, Sun-Sentinel

Homeowner association boards want more power     Daniel Vasquez - Sun-Sentinel

Could Home Court Advantage Act be seller's disadvantage     Jennifer LeClaire, The Real Deal

Troubled condo associations have few options but to cut     Marilyn Bowden, Miami Today

Reforms expected to curtail homeowner groups' abuse     Lou Ortiz, Miami Today

Condo law change gives emergency power to directors     I.M. Stackel, Naples News

New laws give condo directors more power     I.M. Stackel, Naples News

Changes in Florida condominium law await governor's signature     Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel

Legislators working on changes for rules governing home/condo associations     I.M. Stackel, Naples News

Condo and homeowner associations turning over records to House committee     Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel

Group Informs Owner Associations     Julie Levin, The Miami Herald

Board Member Boot Camp     SJ Strock, Estate Lifestyle

Florida CFO Alex Sink Headlines Event Hosted by Community Advocacy Network     

Caution Urged with Self-Insurance     Chris Guanche, Hi-Riser

Condo fraud cases prompt calls for advice     Natalie P. McNeal, Miami Herald

Cable TV For Condo Viewers, More Options, but End to Discounts?     Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review

Buyers: Condo contracts are not worth the wait     Michael Hinman, Tampa Bay Business Journal

Condo associations lose revenue due to housing crisis fallout     Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal

Bill Would Limit Foreclosures Over Some Unpaid Homeowner Fees     Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review

Consumer Protection Law Has Fans And Foes     Donna Gehrke-White, Miami Herald

Governor Wants to Ax Office of Condo Ombudsman     Donna Gehrke-White, Miami Herald

Legislative Representation     Jim Hoppensteadt - Pelican Bay Post

Legislative Wrap-Up Mixed Results for Housing     Terry Sheridan - Daily Business Review

Mold Problems Can Be Aggravated By Slow-Moving Condo Associations     Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel

New Florida Law Allows Sale of Condo Building Unless at Least 10% of Unit Owners' Object     Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel

State Budget Condo education fund could be victim of tax shortfall     Terry sheridan - Daily Business Review