[RPPTL LandTen] The new condo law

[Brian Rowland]

Can someone explain to me how to get on this list?  I am an RPPTL member and have plenty to say about this monstrosity of a statute!
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Brian M. Rowland
Brian Rowland, P.A.
P.O. Box 56047
Jacksonville, FL 32241
Licensed: Florida and Georgia
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> From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Shane Weaver
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 12:59 PM
> To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
> Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] The new condo law
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> Harry,
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> The legal services Housing Umbrella Group tried to fix some of the problems in the bill, but our advice was not taken. The law is great for associations, but basically destroys a tenant’s right to withhold rent. Not to mention, some of the provisions are simply confusing, and there’s no statutory demand language as with Chapter 83.
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> I fear that the law will lead to unnecessary litigation and avoidable evictions. Hopefully the legislature will re-visit this next session.
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> Shane Weaver, Esq.
> Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
> 423 Fern Street, Suite 200
> West Palm Beach, FL 33401
> Tel. (561) 822-9785
> Fax (561) 655-5269
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> From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of harry at evict.com
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 12:43 PM
> To: landten at lists.flabarrpptl.org
> Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] The new condo law
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> Hi All,
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> We have already had over 10 situations regarding this and the CA/HOA making the rent demand.  The law is indeed a mess.
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> The result is going to be property manager losing accounts and CA/HOA's making this a continuing payment to them and abusing it.
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> What about repairs? What about if a tenant is in a legitimate rent withholding posture?  What about the definition of landlord in FS 83 and this new law?
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> Attached is what I am sending my property manager clients to encourage the CA/HOA to keep the property manager in the loop.
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> Additionally, if an attorney sends a demand letter to the tenant, I believe it must comply with the FDCPA.  And just a reminder. NEVER prepare a Three Day Notice for a client with your name on it without complying with the FDCPA.
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> Here is my sample form.
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> Harry Heist
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> LAW OFFICES OF 
> HEIST, WEISSE & DAVIS, P.A.
> PH: 1 800 253 8428
> FAX: 1 800 367 9038
> "Serving the Property Management Professional"
> Website:  www.evict.com 
> Email: harry at evict.com
> THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED, AND INTENDED FOR THE PERSONS NAMED ABOVE ONLY.  ALL OTHER USE, COPYING, OR DISTRIBUTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
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