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HB 59: GOOD INTENTIONS BUT PRACTICAL ISSUES?
By
Rafael Aquino
Published March 6, 2024
Owning a home in a community means we all
need to follow certain rules to live well together. House Bill 59 is
about ensuring everyone knows these rules by having the community
associations give out copies. While it's great that everyone should
know the rules, there are some big problems with how this is being
done.
First off, everyone should know the
community rules. This helps everyone understand what's expected and
makes things fair. But sending copies of these rules to everyone
whenever there's a small change seems old-fashioned and impractical.
We live in a digital world, so why not use it? Many homeowners might
not even read these long documents that often use complicated
language.
Then, there's the cost. Making and sending
out all these documents can be expensive, especially for communities
that have a limited amount of money. This seems like a waste,
especially if people don't read them. We should consider better ways
to use that money to improve our communities.
Also, realtors – the people who sell homes
– are supposed to give these documents to new homeowners. But often,
they don't. The new law doesn't address this problem, so the same
issue might continue.
So, what can we do instead? We can ensure
the rules are easy to find and read on the community's website. We
could send emails or letters once a year to remind everyone where
they can find the information. This saves money and is a lot more
practical.
In conclusion, everyone needs to know and
understand the rules of their community. However, the way House Bill
59 wants to do this seems outdated and ineffective. We should find
better, more modern ways to share this information without wasting
resources. Let's focus on making sure everyone knows the rules in a
smarter way.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
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associations save money and improve their communities.
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and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
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As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
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