The Florida based grassroots organization Cyber Citizens for Justice, Inc. is proud to announce that another great consumer organization, FHC (Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches), is joining their growing consumer alliance. Both organizations pursue many common goals, especially the improvement of housing conditions in the State of Florida. While CCFJ, Inc. is more specialized in pushing for necessary legislative reforms regarding mandated properties, FHC is a "Private" Enforcement Agency with the mission is to ensure equal and affordable housing opportunities for all people by promoting culturally diverse communities through open housing and the elimination of all barriers to that goal.

Vince Larkins, President/CEO of the FHC, says that phones are ringing off the hooks at the FHC offices from residents who live under Condo and Homeowner Associations. ”We are excited about the great opportunity we have to come to the needs of residents under assault by unscrupulous individuals at the helm of many associations in Palm Beach County and throughout the State”. 

The FHC conducts investigation into violations of federal, State and local fair housing laws that prohibits discrimination based on a persons race/color, national origin, sex, familial status (kids), disability, religion, marital status, age or sexual orientation.  The FHC can now assist individuals who call the FHC, and live in housing controlled by Associations, to the CCFJ for the help. The FHC works in partnership with HUD and the Justice Department to enforce fair housing laws and also assist consumers seeking legal redress through the federal courts. 

In addition, the CCFJ/FHC alliance will also collaborate to educate consumers, as well as the municipalities where they live, about consumer rights under Condo and Homeowner Associations.     

Jan Bergemann, President of CCFJ, is sure that the cooperation with FHC will help to get the message across to our legislators that legislative improvements and enforcement in the Housing sector are necessary. The fact that many desperate home- and unit-owners are calling the FHC hot-line for help is just another sign that homeowners feel left alone by our government which created these associations without protecting the consumer.

Our Home should be our Castle, but only will be if the laws of our State protect us from abuse and dictatorial behavior. Given rights need to be returned to the citizens of Florida!