By creating the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman in 2004, a very successful step had been taken in the right direction. Finally, condo-owners have a place to ask for help when confronted with abusive situations within their associations. Within a short period of time and with limited resources, the Ombudsman Office has made a big impact on helping Florida ’s condo-owners. But it clearly showed as well that the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman needs the necessary power to enforce its demands to come to the table and to negotiate. Currently, unwilling boards encouraged by their attorneys just laugh at the Ombudsman, being told that the Ombudsman has “no power” whatsoever.
This has to change! We already have a toothless tiger – the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Not because of lack of power, but because the DBPR executives refuse to enforce the statutes and refuse to go after the violators. In fact, the DBPR actually protects the violators!
CCFJ, Inc. -- a Consumer Alliance -- has gained immense support during the last few years. We increased our direct membership to more than 450 paying members – meaning citizens who actually decided to join our cause and pay their annual fees out of their own pockets. Our e-mail alert list has now more than 5000 subscribed members.
Our Alliance Members have more than 7000 paying members, not considering LULAC (League Of United Latin American Citizens), who strongly support our cause!
We are the largest state-wide property owners' advocacy organization in Florida that is not run by a law firm but by homeowners. Why do so many owners/board members think that these law-firm organizations are willing to lobby for owner-friendly bills? Why do these board members financially support the lobbyists of these groups with owners' money? Owners have to understand: Those folks want your money -- not a happy, well-run community!
IMAGINE A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WITH HAPPY OWNERS?
The Ultimate Nightmare For The Wallet Of Every Association Attorney!
We are looking forward to working with you on association reforms that will improve the lives of millions of citizens living in mandated properties in Florida.
Fairness In Associations Is The Goal
Please help us achieve our goals! Your support is important for many Florida citizens.
Please contact me by phone at (386) 740-1503 or by e-mail at jan@ccfj.net
I will gladly answer all of your questions and furnish whatever information may be helpful to you in understanding our issues.
Warm Regards,
Jan Bergemann, President
Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.
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