Please take the time to listen
to Jan Bergemann, ccfj.net, of
Florida. This is an HOA homeowner expert, for sure and Jan has been successful
in getting protections in Florida for homeowners in HOA's, POA's, COA's and
other forms of privatized housing. Jan's has spent many years advocating
for innocent homeowners and vulnerable populations in HOA's,
etc., who have been bullied, harassed, targeted, framed and/or farmed
and whose lives may have been financially and emotionally devastated
and/or their homes stolen by abusive, predatory HOA etc., boards and
possibly some in the HOA industry, and/or other accomplices. Jan
has also stayed focused on insisting for the greater need for
investigations of some of the more "abusive," groups and legislation
to abolish the ability of abusive, predatory HOA's, etc., to operate in
Florida. He has been an incredible homeowner advocate for many years and
the people of Florida are fortunate he is on their side!
On HOA's, POA's, COA's, PUD's,
MUD's..
"First homeowners are obligated to pay property taxes to their local government. Then the same municipality mandates associations for all newly constructing dwelling units, forcing the owners to pay assessments in addition to property taxes for the services those taxes were initially intended to pay for. But along the way, these same associations have been granted incredible powers and many have abused those powers. The ensuing horror stories have convinced some legislators there is a dire need for some adult supervision in residential America. But, unlike other laws enacted by our legislators, the homeowners will be taxed yet AGAIN for that oversight." Shu Bartholomew
"First homeowners are obligated to pay property taxes to their local government. Then the same municipality mandates associations for all newly constructing dwelling units, forcing the owners to pay assessments in addition to property taxes for the services those taxes were initially intended to pay for. But along the way, these same associations have been granted incredible powers and many have abused those powers. The ensuing horror stories have convinced some legislators there is a dire need for some adult supervision in residential America. But, unlike other laws enacted by our legislators, the homeowners will be taxed yet AGAIN for that oversight." Shu Bartholomew
Hosted
and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is
a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues surrounding
mandatory homeowner associations, the fastest growing form of residential
housing in the nation.
First
homeowners are obligated to pay property taxes to their local government.
Then the same municipality mandates associations for all newly constructing
dwelling units, forcing the owners to pay assessments in addition to property
taxes for the services those taxes were initially intended to pay for.
But along the way, these same associations have been granted incredible powers
and many have abused those powers. The ensuing horror stories have
convinced some legislators there is a dire need for some adult supervision in
residential America. But, unlike other laws enacted by our legislators,
the homeowners will be taxed yet AGAIN for that oversight.Why is none of this making any sense to me? And at what point are we going to answer the all important question of whether or not HOAs as a viable form of housing?
Joining us On The Commons this week is Jan Bergemann. Jan is president of Cyber Citizens for Justice www.ccfj,net and is a staunch advocate for fairness in association controlled housing in Florida. Over the years he has fought for, and succeeded, in getting legislation passed that has evened out the playing field a little. We will hear about the bill that was recently enacted, what it does and how it provides for some protections for condo owners and also we will hear about his plans for the next legislative session.
On The Commons is broadcast every Saturday from 2-3 PM ET on Radio Fairfax. In the Northern Virginia area, On The Commons can be heard on Cox Cable, Channel 37 and Verizon Channel 37. On Comcast channel 27 in Reston in addition to several more cable channels all across Northern Virginia. To listen LIVE globally on the internet, go to http://www.radiofairfax.com and click on “Stream Radio Fairfax” and if you are on the go, on your mobile devices, http://tunein.com/radio/Radio-Fairfax-s24818 The show will be available on http://onthecommons.us/ shortly afterwards. Please also visit our archives at http://onthecommons.net .
Shu Bartholomew
Host and producer
On The Commons is produced by OTC Multimedia Productions
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Sign this petition! HOA rules and regulations are not being followed by the management companies and are causing mass issues throughout the US. I know personally the damage that I have suffered as a homeowner and the threats, slander are more than true. People get scared, witnesses get scared and the HOA's drag this out to make people poor. They don't want you to be able to stand up even when you are right. I had a board member tell me all the ills they had planned and to get the *%& out of my condo. It was unsafe and the board knew it, but because of financial reasons and them not wanting to go bankrupt they ignored these issues. I have been fighting for my home since 2000, after repairs were not up to code, I suffered raw sewage in a volcanic nature coming out of my kitchen sink, orange slimy water that smelled like rotten eggs, sewage in all sinks and my bathtub, dishwasher and even my washer. Then there was mold and sparks electrically, no where to get help. Threats from board members and the list goes on. The fact that they knew and that the building as a whole is not safe scares me, and I fear for people who's safety is in question, because of money. These people are sick and need to be held accountable. Pinnacle was my management company at the time and did not do anything but allow the above to happen. They transferred to Bright Realty Management and now Top Flight Management. My neighbor and pat board member told me that they wanted to make it appear that they were losing papers through this manner if later caught. The truth was that they were altering documents and pulling documents that could harm them. They are smart and dangerous. I have lost relationships, friends and family because of this and will not bow down to them.. The truth will be told and I will fight until, they are exposed. Please document everything as you go through this process and be aware this can happen, its a reality. I have attached a link for people to sign and tell there story and to help people from HOA abuse!
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