By
Eric Glazer, Esq.
Published
June 17, 2013
Every survey seems to confirm that people are simply fed
up with politics and their elected politicians.
Approval ratings have never been lower.
Compromise is not an option and stalemate is the new
norm. Perhaps until
now.
This year, at least as far as
the few million owners in homeowner associations go, instead of
criticism, the members of The Florida Legislature deserve a
standing ovation. Recognizing
that members in homeowner associations are in desperate need of
legislative assistance, understanding that condominium owners
have far greater protections than owners in an HOA, and
acknowledging that time was of the essence, the members of The
Florida Legislature passed common sense legislative reform of
HOA’s without bickering, delay tactics, name calling or blind
allegiance to a party philosophy.
In all of the hearings and in all of the meetings
regarding House Bill 7119, professionalism reigned.
In addition to our legislature, The Department of
Business and Professional Regulation agreed to approve classes
for certification of HOA directors and deserves applause as
well. This year,
even the interests of the owners were placed way ahead of the
interests of developers. Hard
to believe, but I saw it with my own eyes.
It would never have happened
without strong leadership supporting the legislation.
Senator Hays, Representative Larosa and Representative
Mayfield led the way and had the obvious confidence and
admiration of all of their colleagues on these issues from both
parties.
So after this year, perhaps it’s time to have some
renewed confidence in the ability of The Florida Legislature to
respond to the needs of homeowners throughout Florida, even if
their needs don’t necessarily align with Florida developers.
I guess we’ll see if the trend continues next year.
This year however, send your local legislator an e-mail,
give him or her a call or post a comment to this blog and
say THANK YOU for working together with your fellow
Representatives and Senators to pass HB 7119.
Many of you have asked for a
copy of the actual bill. Simply
click here:
H7119
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