Ray Obregon

Pembroke Pines, FL

JUNE 25, 2005

It is important that the welfare and lifestyle of owners living in mandated properties be protected.  In Florida where seniors come to enjoy their retirement after working much of their lives up North, the protection of these retirees should be of utmost importance. 

We need laws and enforcement to protect these financially vulnerable seniors against exploitation by unscrupulous board members, attorneys and their cronies.  Also, many other naïve newcomers have purchased property without fully understanding the legal documents associated with that property.

There is a frightening lack of accountability by the association leaders.  Residents need leaders who will be accountable for their decisions and actions.

Sometimes it seems that the main goal of these board members, management companies and law firms is to get rich at the expense of the owners who are in need of better protection.

In our opinion, it is the task of this Council to listen to the owners, listen to our problems, and try to find solutions for the many problems we face daily in our communities. 

The statutes and regulations should be written in clear and understandable language to avoid costly lawsuits most owners just can’t afford.

This Council was created to help the legislators recognize the many shortcomings of the existing statutes and regulations and to suggest serious improvements.   We ask this Council to work on these goals, important for many citizens of Florida.

Thank you for listening to our concerns!