July 26, 2006

Cyber Citizens for Justice

Jan Bergemann

1156 Tall Oaks rd.

DeLand, FL 32720

Re: House Bill 391 Study

Dear Mr. Bergemann,

On June 27, 2006, Governor Bush vetoed House Bill 391, relating to community associations, and directed the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to conduct a study and generate a report regarding several issues contained in the legislation.  These issues include:

• Finding ways to improve or expand the existing alternative dispute resolution and education programs currently contained in the homeowners association statute, Chapter 720, Florida Statutes;

• Determining the extent to which protections existing in the statute governing condominiums (Chapter 718, Florida Statutes) should apply to those living in homeowners associations; and

• Determining whether the State of Florida should consider adopting a single unified statute governing condominiums, cooperatives, homeowners associations and other community associations.

Additional information regarding this study may be found on our homeowners' association website at http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/lsc/hoa/hb391study.shtml

DBPR is now accepting public input regarding these issues and has sent this letter to you as a means to encourage such input. Again, we need to hear from you by September 15, 2006. There are two avenues to do so. The quickest method is to e-mail the department at [email protected] . The second method is to mail your comments to us at:

Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division Florida Land Sales, Condominiums & Mobile Homes
Homeowners' Associations Section
Attention: House Bill 391 Study
1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 16
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1029

Our final report and recommendations will reflect the quality of the information that we receive, and you are strongly encouraged to submit your opinion. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Michael Cochran

Director

MC/rs

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