News

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

Davie condo official charged with stealing $200,000     Brian Haas

Chicago attorney battles with Turnberry over Wilma damage     Paul Brinkmann

Official wants to help residents catch crooked condo officers     Joe Kollin

Bills Seek to Provide Homeowners Insurance Relief     Amie Parnes, Naples News

Condo Owners Looking For Fraud     Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel

Ex-Condo Head Pleads Not Guilty in Kickback Scheme     G. C. White - Miami Herald

Flood Maps Being Redrawn With "Unscientific" Data     Nation's Building News Online

Kickback Scheme Could Hit Home, Condo Owners Told     Donna Gehrke-White - Miami Herald

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

State CFO Reflects on Florida's Unique Financial Challenges     Beatrice Garcia, Miami Herald

State Temporarily Allows Family to Remain in Seniors Only Condo     Kathleen Kernicky, Sun-Sentinel

Four charged in multi-million dollar fraud scheme      Joe Kollin - Sun Sentinel

Hallandale arrests give teeth to other condo cases     Joe Kollin and Thomas Monnay South florida sun-sentinel

Legislature leaders issue framework for property tax cuts     Mark Hollis - Sun-Sentinel

Tax-relief plan tossed off ballot     Tallahassee Democrat - Jim Ash

CAN In The Media

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