Thanks for the information you provided. We're very interested in leasing your condo but we found quite a few negative reviews posted by past customers at Ocean Manor that ranged from non-cleanliness, outdated and in disrepair, bad service, etc. that has caused us some concern. I understand that since each condo is privately owned, we may not experience any problems in yours if it's in good shape. The pictures on your website seem to reflect this. However, if we do have any problems, such as general maintenance, mechanical breakdowns, insects, etc, will the facility take care of this? Is your condo cleaned and maintained by Ocean Manor personnel?
And this person was interested enough to respond – most others won’t even reply when they find out it’s Ocean Manor.
Increased maintenance cost and special assessments aren’t warranted when maintenance, service and reputation decline. The BOD needs to help owners maintain the value and reputation of the building.
Posted by Anonymous
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
OCEAN MANOR OWNERS MEETING MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD AT 6PM
PROPOSED TIME FOR MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS WITH JOE GARRITY AND SUZANNE WEISS, AT DOWNTOWN OFFICES:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD AT 6M
10 SOUTH NEW RIVER DRIVE EAST
FORT LAUDERDALE(Next to The DownTowner)
Posted by Anonymous
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD AT 6M
10 SOUTH NEW RIVER DRIVE EAST
FORT LAUDERDALE(Next to The DownTowner)
Posted by Anonymous
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The following Q&A was written by an attorney and published in a South Floriday newspaper on May 19, 2008:
Q: Did the 2008 Legislature make any changes to the Condominium Act?
A: In 2008, the Legislature made a number of changes to the Condominium Act. Most of them take effect Oct. 1. This article will reference some of the more important changes. All of the references in this article are to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes.
Section 111 (1) (d) specifies that an officer, director or agent will be liable for monetary damages if he or she fails to perform his or her duties and the failure is a criminal act, or is a transaction from which the officer or director receives an improper personal benefit or constitutes recklessness or was in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property.
Section 111 (12) (a) 11 provides that any person intentionally destroying accounting records or intentionally failing to create or maintain accounting records required by the Condominium Act is subject to a civil penalty by the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Official records of the association will have to be maintained for at least seven years. The records always had to be made available to a unit owner within five working days of receipt of a written request, but the act now specifies that the records must be made available within 45 miles of the condominium property or within the county in which the condominium property is located. The association may also offer the option of making the records available to a unit owner either electronically via the Internet or by allowing the records to be viewed in electronic format on a computer screen and printed upon request.
Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, credit card numbers and other personal identifying information of any person are added to the short list of information that is not accessible to unit owners.
Year end financial reports will be required to include a statement that reserves are funded at a sufficient level to avoid special assessment and, if not, the amount of assessments necessary to bring the reserves up to the level required to avoid a special assessment.
Section 112 of the act now provides that no voting interest or consent right allocated to a unit owned by the association shall be exercised or considered for any purpose, whether for a quorum, an election or otherwise. That means associations cannot vote for a unit owned by the association.
Board meetings were also addressed. If 20 percent of the voting interests petition the board to address an item of business the board must at its next regular board meeting or at a special meeting of the board not later than 60 days after receipt of the petition place the item on the agenda. Notice must be given to all owners of any board meetings in which regular or special assessment will be considered. The notice must now include estimated cost and description of the purpose for such assessments.
Unit owner meetings will be limited to the location provided in the by-laws and, if the by-laws do not provide a location, within 45 miles of the condominium property. In a condominium with more than 10 units, co-owners of a unit may not serve as members of the board of directors at the same time.
The Condominium Act previously prohibited persons convicted of a felony from serving on the board of directors. The disqualifying factors have been expanded to include persons suspended or removed by the division or who are delinquent more than ninety days in the payment of regular assessments. Convicted felons whose civil rights have been restored may still not serve on the board until at least five years have passed since their rights were restored. A director or officer charged with a felony theft or embezzlement involving association money or property is removed from office. As long as the charges are pending, the person may not be appointed or elected to a position as a director or officer. If the charges are resolved without a finding of guilt, the director or officer is reinstated for the remainder of his or her term (if any).
When new statutes are adopted (Adopted Oct 1, 2008), there can be confusion and questions about meaning and intent. That means good legal advice in this area will be elevated in importance. Associations that merely continue business as usual may face serious problems.
Posted by the Blog Team
Q: Did the 2008 Legislature make any changes to the Condominium Act?
A: In 2008, the Legislature made a number of changes to the Condominium Act. Most of them take effect Oct. 1. This article will reference some of the more important changes. All of the references in this article are to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes.
Section 111 (1) (d) specifies that an officer, director or agent will be liable for monetary damages if he or she fails to perform his or her duties and the failure is a criminal act, or is a transaction from which the officer or director receives an improper personal benefit or constitutes recklessness or was in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property.
Section 111 (12) (a) 11 provides that any person intentionally destroying accounting records or intentionally failing to create or maintain accounting records required by the Condominium Act is subject to a civil penalty by the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Official records of the association will have to be maintained for at least seven years. The records always had to be made available to a unit owner within five working days of receipt of a written request, but the act now specifies that the records must be made available within 45 miles of the condominium property or within the county in which the condominium property is located. The association may also offer the option of making the records available to a unit owner either electronically via the Internet or by allowing the records to be viewed in electronic format on a computer screen and printed upon request.
Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, credit card numbers and other personal identifying information of any person are added to the short list of information that is not accessible to unit owners.
Year end financial reports will be required to include a statement that reserves are funded at a sufficient level to avoid special assessment and, if not, the amount of assessments necessary to bring the reserves up to the level required to avoid a special assessment.
Section 112 of the act now provides that no voting interest or consent right allocated to a unit owned by the association shall be exercised or considered for any purpose, whether for a quorum, an election or otherwise. That means associations cannot vote for a unit owned by the association.
Board meetings were also addressed. If 20 percent of the voting interests petition the board to address an item of business the board must at its next regular board meeting or at a special meeting of the board not later than 60 days after receipt of the petition place the item on the agenda. Notice must be given to all owners of any board meetings in which regular or special assessment will be considered. The notice must now include estimated cost and description of the purpose for such assessments.
Unit owner meetings will be limited to the location provided in the by-laws and, if the by-laws do not provide a location, within 45 miles of the condominium property. In a condominium with more than 10 units, co-owners of a unit may not serve as members of the board of directors at the same time.
The Condominium Act previously prohibited persons convicted of a felony from serving on the board of directors. The disqualifying factors have been expanded to include persons suspended or removed by the division or who are delinquent more than ninety days in the payment of regular assessments. Convicted felons whose civil rights have been restored may still not serve on the board until at least five years have passed since their rights were restored. A director or officer charged with a felony theft or embezzlement involving association money or property is removed from office. As long as the charges are pending, the person may not be appointed or elected to a position as a director or officer. If the charges are resolved without a finding of guilt, the director or officer is reinstated for the remainder of his or her term (if any).
When new statutes are adopted (Adopted Oct 1, 2008), there can be confusion and questions about meaning and intent. That means good legal advice in this area will be elevated in importance. Associations that merely continue business as usual may face serious problems.
Posted by the Blog Team
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
New Thread from Joe Garrity and Suzanne Weiss re: litigation
Dear Owners,
While the Blog is an excellent tool for fostering communication between unit owners (and theoretically, between the unit owners and the Board), it is not the appropriate venue for rendering legal advice or otherwise commenting on the status or strategy of the pending litigation.
In order to address these issues properly, maintain the attorney-client privilege, and maintain confidentiality, Mr. Garrity and myself extend an invitation to all unit owners to meet with us and each other (including those of the current Plaintiffs who are available) at our offices in downtown Fort Lauderdale: 10 South New River Drive East, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954-522-2983), on either Thursday or Friday of next week, at 6pm.
Please reply to sweissesq@gmail.com to advise if you are interested in attending the meeting, and which day works best, and we will post the date chosen based on availability of the majority, on the blog.
Thank you.
Posted By Suzanne Weiss & Joe GarrityAttorneys for Plaintiffs
While the Blog is an excellent tool for fostering communication between unit owners (and theoretically, between the unit owners and the Board), it is not the appropriate venue for rendering legal advice or otherwise commenting on the status or strategy of the pending litigation.
In order to address these issues properly, maintain the attorney-client privilege, and maintain confidentiality, Mr. Garrity and myself extend an invitation to all unit owners to meet with us and each other (including those of the current Plaintiffs who are available) at our offices in downtown Fort Lauderdale: 10 South New River Drive East, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954-522-2983), on either Thursday or Friday of next week, at 6pm.
Please reply to sweissesq@gmail.com to advise if you are interested in attending the meeting, and which day works best, and we will post the date chosen based on availability of the majority, on the blog.
Thank you.
Posted By Suzanne Weiss & Joe GarrityAttorneys for Plaintiffs
State Action on Our Behalf
I would encourage anyone who would like the “State” to investigate our Board, to follow the link, fill out the form and fax it to Ellyn Bogdanoff , our representative in the Florida House. Mr. Nevins, her legislative assistant, has diligently followed up on this matter, and seems eager to assist us.
http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/lsc/documents/complaint_001.pdf
Pursuant to our conversation, please find the link for the condominium complaint form (above) to be filled out and faxed back to me at 954-762-3759. I will take it from there and keep you posted. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to ask if you have any additional questions or concerns. AN
Aaron Nevins
Legislative Aide to House Majority Whip Ellyn Bogdanoff
Florida House of Representatives, District 91
Written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure.
Posted by Donald J McLoughlin
http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/lsc/documents/complaint_001.pdf
Pursuant to our conversation, please find the link for the condominium complaint form (above) to be filled out and faxed back to me at 954-762-3759. I will take it from there and keep you posted. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to ask if you have any additional questions or concerns. AN
Aaron Nevins
Legislative Aide to House Majority Whip Ellyn Bogdanoff
Florida House of Representatives, District 91
Written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure.
Posted by Donald J McLoughlin
WARNING TO THE OWNERS WHO SIT ON THE SIDELINE,AND DO NOT JOIN THE LAWSUIT..
If you are one of the owners who thinks why should I join the lawsuit?And let a few owners pay the cost, and fight for what is right.
Well let me tell you how I feel about that .There is a strong possibility that Frank can make a settlement with the people in the lawsuit.We will get cash to drop the lawsuit .Frank will not go to jail.The people who chose to do nothing will get nothing. IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
Posted by Anonymous
Well let me tell you how I feel about that .There is a strong possibility that Frank can make a settlement with the people in the lawsuit.We will get cash to drop the lawsuit .Frank will not go to jail.The people who chose to do nothing will get nothing. IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
Posted by Anonymous
Friday, October 17, 2008
OWNERS MEETING
It's about time, we the people, joined collectively together to air our grievances and find a solution to the way we're being victimized here at The Ocean Manor.
Perhaps a meeting where we can "ALL" meet to discuss the current problems that have arisen here and to be no longer responsible for Frank Talerico's debt.ANYONE who paid the October double assessment is a fool, as just pay your regular monthly payment.The extra payment you make is going towards funding Frank's debt and toward nothing else.
I have in front of me a copy of the January 11,2008 Board meeting minutes.It states about the loan and much more.
We need to band together to get a RECIEVER to run the financial operations of the condo, so we the people are not liable for Frank Talerico's enormous debt here at The Ocean Manor and at other properties he owns.
Let's meet and see the evidence that the lawsuit has of checks made out to Frank, Charlie, Carolyn, etc.
Write in (And yes, you can remain anonymous in doing so, and then we can decide where and when to meet) and let us try to fix the damage that has been done here.
How many would like to meet?
Posted by Anonymous
Perhaps a meeting where we can "ALL" meet to discuss the current problems that have arisen here and to be no longer responsible for Frank Talerico's debt.ANYONE who paid the October double assessment is a fool, as just pay your regular monthly payment.The extra payment you make is going towards funding Frank's debt and toward nothing else.
I have in front of me a copy of the January 11,2008 Board meeting minutes.It states about the loan and much more.
We need to band together to get a RECIEVER to run the financial operations of the condo, so we the people are not liable for Frank Talerico's enormous debt here at The Ocean Manor and at other properties he owns.
Let's meet and see the evidence that the lawsuit has of checks made out to Frank, Charlie, Carolyn, etc.
Write in (And yes, you can remain anonymous in doing so, and then we can decide where and when to meet) and let us try to fix the damage that has been done here.
How many would like to meet?
Posted by Anonymous
Should We or Shouldn't We Join The Current Lawsuit
We can empathize with the contributor of the blog comment posted October 8, 2008. Having paid our window assessment in full and on time, in addition to meeting all of our financial obligations, we are angry as hell that we find our condo under lien to General Bronze. This could have happened only one way. The Board, either legally or illegally, misappropriated this money to fund other projects, or in the worst case scenario, used the money for their own personal gain. Like others, we are beginning to believe we can only get the answer to these questions through litigation.
We question, however, the urgency to join the current lawsuit en mass as our grievances may be of a different nature than those of the other owners. It is not known by many how broad the current litigation in defined. The redress of their complaints , for example, may extend only to the question of windows. We doubt that it includes redress for a window assessment loss or action to free our units from the General Bronze lien. Both of these matters could conceivably involve criminal liability on the part of Board members or others acting in an administrative capacity in concert with the Board.
We would appreciate a comment from Mr. Garrity relative to this question.
For those of us who fit the problem profile as commented on in the October 8th blog remarks, we have been harmed by the Board in more than one way.
First, we don't know where we stand with regard to the money we paid for the window assessment. It is obvious that it did not go to General Bronze otherwise there would be no reason for them to impose a lien on our units. This requires immediate clarification through an official audit, by a reputable firm, of Ocean Manor financial records even if it takes a court order to accomplish it.
Second, we declined the offer of a loan to pay the window assessment since we did not wish to become involved in ligitat6ion in the event one or more of the owners defaulted. We documented this request and forwarded it directly to the Board. Guess who is now paying special assessments for October and November to cover the mishandling of the loan proceeds? The incompetence or lack of integrity on the part of this Board in incredulous.
Third, it is not known if the State of Florida requires a Disclosure Statement to accompany all real estate transactions. If it does, we would not be able to sell our unit without disclosing the fact that there was a lien on the property held by General Bronze. In an already depressed market you can imagine the impact this would have on the selling price.
Again, it might be prudent to seek a legal opinion as to whether joining the current lawsuit is the right way to go.
Posted by Anonymous
We question, however, the urgency to join the current lawsuit en mass as our grievances may be of a different nature than those of the other owners. It is not known by many how broad the current litigation in defined. The redress of their complaints , for example, may extend only to the question of windows. We doubt that it includes redress for a window assessment loss or action to free our units from the General Bronze lien. Both of these matters could conceivably involve criminal liability on the part of Board members or others acting in an administrative capacity in concert with the Board.
We would appreciate a comment from Mr. Garrity relative to this question.
For those of us who fit the problem profile as commented on in the October 8th blog remarks, we have been harmed by the Board in more than one way.
First, we don't know where we stand with regard to the money we paid for the window assessment. It is obvious that it did not go to General Bronze otherwise there would be no reason for them to impose a lien on our units. This requires immediate clarification through an official audit, by a reputable firm, of Ocean Manor financial records even if it takes a court order to accomplish it.
Second, we declined the offer of a loan to pay the window assessment since we did not wish to become involved in ligitat6ion in the event one or more of the owners defaulted. We documented this request and forwarded it directly to the Board. Guess who is now paying special assessments for October and November to cover the mishandling of the loan proceeds? The incompetence or lack of integrity on the part of this Board in incredulous.
Third, it is not known if the State of Florida requires a Disclosure Statement to accompany all real estate transactions. If it does, we would not be able to sell our unit without disclosing the fact that there was a lien on the property held by General Bronze. In an already depressed market you can imagine the impact this would have on the selling price.
Again, it might be prudent to seek a legal opinion as to whether joining the current lawsuit is the right way to go.
Posted by Anonymous
Monday, October 13, 2008
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM OUR WASHERS AND DRYERS ?
The made up financial's that Norman and Rick did,look like a 5th grader did them.Why are they so vague? Are they hiding something?Why is the revenue collected from the washers and dryers not reported as revenue collected? Did they forget it,or did they just put our money in their pockets????
WE NEED CERTIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS!
Posted by Anonymous
WE NEED CERTIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS!
Posted by Anonymous
Sunday, October 12, 2008
I See How This Works!!!
The owners of the private penthouse balconies DO NOT OWN the balconies when they need to PAY for the construction cost,the maintenance cost every month,or when it comes time to pay the real estate tax.
But they DO OWN the balconies when they are the only people who can enjoy them.When they hold special events and collect and keep all the money(like the air and sea show)And when they sell their units (I believe it is Chin who is advertising her unit for sale with a 1700 square foot private balcony!)
Posted by Anonymous
But they DO OWN the balconies when they are the only people who can enjoy them.When they hold special events and collect and keep all the money(like the air and sea show)And when they sell their units (I believe it is Chin who is advertising her unit for sale with a 1700 square foot private balcony!)
Posted by Anonymous
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The question is not if they are guilt ,BUT HOW BAD IS IT !!!!
How come the insurance revenue is not in Ricks,and Normans made up financial's as revenue income?They want to make believe that they never received it. I think that is where they got the money to pay for the private penthouse balconies.THAT INSURANCE MONEY IS OUR MONEY. WE PAY THE PREMIUMS. IT IS NOT THE BOARDS PERSONAL MONEY THAT THEY CAN SPEND ON THER UNITS,OR CAN WRITE CHECKS TO THEMSELVES FOR HUNDREDERDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!!!!!!!!
How come the revenue they collect from our washers and dryers is not on there statement as revenue income??(they are our washers and dryers,we paid for them.we pay for the water and electric every month,and we pay for them when they break down.The money collected is ours, not the boards to put in their pockets)
Posted by Anonymous
How come the revenue they collect from our washers and dryers is not on there statement as revenue income??(they are our washers and dryers,we paid for them.we pay for the water and electric every month,and we pay for them when they break down.The money collected is ours, not the boards to put in their pockets)
Posted by Anonymous
Friday, October 10, 2008
IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE LAWSUIT HOW BAD WOULD IT BE ??
Just think about it, the board has a major lawsuit against them.They know that anything they do wrong will be brought up in the lawsuit.
I though that there was no way anyone cold use our condo money, or our insurance money to build private penthouse balconies.It appears that is what the board has done. I could only imagine how bad things would be if there was no lawsuit to keep them in check!!
I If they are not defeated in the lawsuit Watch OUT, there will be no stopping them.Than you will really see a lot more assessments, and much more abuse of our common area.It will make what they are doing now look like small potatoes.Everyone needs to join the lawsuit it only cost $2500.That is NOTHING compared to how much we will lose if the board wins the suit.If you do not have the $2500 Joe will work with you .We need more unit owners to join the suit.We are strong in numbers.
Posted by Anonymous
I though that there was no way anyone cold use our condo money, or our insurance money to build private penthouse balconies.It appears that is what the board has done. I could only imagine how bad things would be if there was no lawsuit to keep them in check!!
I If they are not defeated in the lawsuit Watch OUT, there will be no stopping them.Than you will really see a lot more assessments, and much more abuse of our common area.It will make what they are doing now look like small potatoes.Everyone needs to join the lawsuit it only cost $2500.That is NOTHING compared to how much we will lose if the board wins the suit.If you do not have the $2500 Joe will work with you .We need more unit owners to join the suit.We are strong in numbers.
Posted by Anonymous
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Yes I do smell the stink..
Through this blog I have learned quite a bit. Monday morning I intend tocall the lawyer, Joe Garrity and join the fight. There are to many darkshadows, to many unanswered questions about money with no explanation of theaccounting of where it was spent or how much was spent. What about thepeople like myself that paid for the windows in full and what about thepeople who pay monthly assessments. What about the people who never signedup for loans, what about the people who were suppose to get their owncontractors? ??? Thanks to Norman Roberts and his best friend Rick Georgeand his buddy who he loaned money to, Frank Talerico (what a team). Theybetter be careful they might wind up like O.J., looking out from the insidefor a few years. I am not real happy with the law suit, but these peoplewere the only ones that had enough nerve to speak up for what they felt wasright and now I am beginning to think that they were. There is way too manyunanswered questions. Why did Shelley Toselli a board member, appointed byFrank and Charlie who replaced Alex asked to see our financial books, checkbooks and a list of people who were behind in maintenance. Shelly wasrefused that request by Rick, Frank and Charlie. What do you think they arehiding, why was she the only board member at the last meeting to vote no forthe big assessment? She stated she voted no because they had no accountingof records and where the money went and most of all where the money is goingin order to make an assessment on the condo, it must be to a dedicated itemhow much and where the money is to be spent. Rick is forgetting he is aclerk, works for the board and condo. Now Frank, Charlie, Carolyn and RitaTalerico they allowed Rick to stop Shelly from looking at books and itappears we are definitely being taken to the cleaners lets call a spade aspade. Now I see what the lawsuit is all about, if you snooze you loose,lets wake up and not smell the stink. The new windows they put in myapartment are terrible. The finished job is terrible and P.S. they leak. Ihave spoken to other owners and some of them already have cracks in theirwindows, yes we must be stupid, time to stand up and be counted. I think weshould join the blog and voice our opinions and maybe when we get enoughpeople call a meeting of our own, regarding the blog and what is going onaround us. Charlie and Frank are holding over a hundred pieces of property,where did the money come from??
It makes me wonder if Norman and Rick are involved with them. Somewhere,sometime and somehow the truth and justice will prevail! I strongly suggestall of us join in the suit for the right for justice and call Joe Garrity.
Posted by Anonymous
It makes me wonder if Norman and Rick are involved with them. Somewhere,sometime and somehow the truth and justice will prevail! I strongly suggestall of us join in the suit for the right for justice and call Joe Garrity.
Posted by Anonymous
What A Joke!
Did you see the financial's that the board MADE UP!! They are not certified. They do not mention anything about the insurance money. We need to know what happened to the insurance money? They do not show who paid for the private penthouse balconies. The pool revenues are only$11,911(they make that in 3 months). Where is the revenue that we collect from the washers and dryers?? It goes on and on!!! I WILL ASK AGAIN WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET CERTIFIED FINANCIALS FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS!!
According to Ricks made up financial's why did we pay $40,964 on attorney cost??? All they need to do is spend $8,000 on audit financials, and there would not even be a lawsuit.( At this point that would save us of $32,964). The question is not if they are guilty,but HOW BAD IS IT !!!!! I do not think that any one would sign for the off on those made up financial's(they would be afraid that they would go to jail!!!)
Posted by Anonymous
According to Ricks made up financial's why did we pay $40,964 on attorney cost??? All they need to do is spend $8,000 on audit financials, and there would not even be a lawsuit.( At this point that would save us of $32,964). The question is not if they are guilty,but HOW BAD IS IT !!!!! I do not think that any one would sign for the off on those made up financial's(they would be afraid that they would go to jail!!!)
Posted by Anonymous
Saturday, October 4, 2008
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE STINK
SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO BE HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A HAMMER TO REALIZE WHATS HAPPENING, STOP WORRYING TO YOUR SELF, LOOK AROUND, WE AS THE OWNERS HAVE LOST OUR BUILDING, NOT GOING TO LOSE IT, BUT HAVE ALREADY LOST IT. LETS START WITH THE TOP AND WORK OUR WAY DOWN, YES THE LAW SUIT IS ABOUT THE WINDOWS BUT ONLY A SMALL PORTION IT, IT IS REALLY ABOUT OUR MONEY AND MISS APPROPRIATION OVER OUR FUNDS, SELF VIEWING AND LOSING OUR INVESTMENT. HOW MUCH DID THE WINDOWS COST??? WE JUST PAY. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 3 MILLION DOLLARS FROM HURRICANE WILMA???? THE BOARD OF WHICH FRANK, CHARLIE AND THE MAIN PEOPLE, EVERYONE ELSE IS JUST THERE FOR SHOW. OH YES LETS NOT FORGET CAROLYN CHIN WHO IS ALSO GAINING ALL KINDS OF GOODIES FOR HER SIGNATURES ON PAPERS, LAST TIME I LOOKED SHE WAS OVER 3 MONTHS BEHIND ON HER MAINTENANCE WHICH MEANS SHE SHOULD BE OFF THE BOARD AND SHOWING CHARLIE BEING A CONVICTED FELON (Disclaimer: The Blog Team has no first hand knowledge of this information. It is strictly the opinion of the author of this post), BUT LETS GO BACK TO THE MONEY AND THE WINDOWS. WE RECEIVED 3 MILLION DOLLARS FROM HURRICANE WILMA BUT THE REAL OWNERS OWNER RECEIVED 1 ½ MILLION DOLLARS AND WE HAVE NO IDEA WHATSOEVER WHERE THAT MONEY WENT. NO BUDGET, NO BILL IN PARTICULAR, NO ACCOUNTING, JUST WENT. THEN THE BOARD IN ITS INTIMATE WISDOM TOOK THE OTHER 1 1/2MILLION DOLLARS AND USED IT FOR THE PENTHOUSE. MY FELLLOW OWNERS WE HAVE ONE INSURANCE POLICY THAT COVERS THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ITS OBVIOUS WHY THEY DID THIS, ITS CALLE D COVER YOUR TRACKS. LETS LOOK AND SEE WHO OWNS THE PENTHOUSE, OH YES CAROYLN CHIN AND FRANK TALLERCIO SO THERE YOU GO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 1 ½ MILLION DOLLARS IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS, NO ACCOUNTING, NO BUDGET. THE BILLS THAT WERE PAID TO THE PENTOHUSE OWNERS. THROUGH OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS USED FOR SELF-GAIN. THEY MOVED WALLS, BULIT BARS, BUILT BALCONIES AND CHANGED THEIR WINDOWS SO NOW THEY CAN USE IT AS A PARTY PLACE, WHICH AGAIN IS TOTALLY ILLEGAL. AS FOR OUR BI LAWS, WE AS OWNERS NEVER VOTED ON THE BALCONIES, NEVER VOTED ON THE CURTAIN WALL AND THE WINDOWS THAT WERE PUT IT IN WERE DEFINTILEY NOT PUT IN AS PER THE ORIGINAL QUOTE. WHAT HAPPENED??? TO THE EXTRA MONEY THAT THEY SAVED BY COMPRIMISING THE WINDOWS THAT WERE INSTALLED, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ASBESTOS REMOVAL, THAT NEVER HAPPENED AND WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CONCRETE RESTORATION AROUND TH E WINDOWS ON THE OUTSIDE, IT NEVER HAPPENED. ALL WE GOT WAS A PIECE OF TIN. OH YES JUST AS NORMAN ROBERTS THE SLIME BALL WHO LOANED GAMIBINO MONEY TO HURT US. AND NOW LOANED FRANK TALERICO 2 MILLION DOLLARS TO HURT US BUT THE BEST PART IS, CHARLIE, FRANK AND CHIN HIRED NORMAN ROBERTS TO BE OUR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT TO RUN OUR BOOKS AND THREATEN OUR PEOPLE AND CONTROL OUR FUNDS. WELL HE GOT HIS MONEY AS HE ALWAYS DOES ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. AGAIN NO ACCOUNTABILITY, NO BUDGETAND NO DOCUMENTATION NORMAN ROBERTS IS WHAT YOU CALL A HARD MONEY LENDER WHO LOANS MONEY AT HIGH INTEREST RATES WHO CAN’T GET CREDIT. WHAT HAPPEDND TO THE LOAN THAT WE APPROVED FROM ISRAEL BANK FOR 3 MILLION. DOLLARS? THAT WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS APPROVED, BUT I HAVE A QUESTON ON THAT LOAN HOW COULD A BANK GIVE A CONDO A LOAN WHEN WE HAVE NOT HAD LEGITIMATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR A BUDGET FROM A CERTIFIED ORDER IN OVER 4 YEARS. SO I GUESS THAT WAS ALSO ONE OF THEIR SCAMS AS IS EVERYTNING THAT THEY DO MY FELLOW OWNERS, PLEASE READ BETWEEN THE LINES THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY FOR THEM TO MAKE MONEY AND THAT IS TO SPEND MONEY. WE HAVE ABSOULUTELY NO INFORMATION ON THE 3 MILLION DOLLARS FROM WILMA, 3 MILLION FROM ISRAEL BANK OR WHAT EVER 3 DOUBLE ASSESMENTS FROM THE OWNERS AND THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THAT WAS PAID IN TOWARDS THE WINDOWS. THIS ACCOUNTS FOR OVER 10 MILLION DOLLARS THAT HAS PASSSED THROUGH OUR ROAD. AND WE STILL HAVE NO MONEY, NO ACCOUNTING AND NO CREDITABILITY. NOW THAT
IS WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS REALLY ABOUT. NOW ANOTHER ASSESSMENT, NO BUDGET, NO ACCOUNTABILITY AND NO INFORMATION WATSO EVER EXCEPT THEY NEED THE MONEY FOR GENERAL BRONZE. THIS HAS BEEN A WAY OF LIFE FOR US AT THE OCEAN MANOR, THAT IS WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS ALL ABOUT. NOW IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED WE NOW HAVE THE ICING ON TOP OF THE CAKE. SAMANTHA AND CHARLIE ARE RUNNING OUR VALET SERVICE, WHICH WE THE OWNERS PAY FOR EVERY MONTH AND THEY GET THE CHECK. IN ADDITION THEY MEANING CHARLIE AND SAMANTHA AND OH YES TALERCIO’S SISTER ARE RUNNING THE COFFEE SHOP IN OUR LOBBY ,THAT’S RIGHT OUR LOBBY. USING OUR FURNITURE FOR A DINING ROOM. WE PAY FOR THE CLEAN UP AND ALSO PAY FOR THE GARBAGE REMOVAL, BUT I AM NOT FINISHED YET WE HAVE AN ICE CREAM PARLOR THAT IS RUN BY SAMANTHA AND CHARLIE DOWN BY THE POOL IN ONE OF THE CABANAS, BUT WE ALSO HAVE A ATM MACHINE IN OUR LOBBY, VENDING MACHINES AND WASHING MACHINES WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MONEY???? GUESS WHAT I AM STILL NOT DONE. FRANK HAS TAKEN OVER MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SPACE THAT HE IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE AT THE TIKI BAR AND SNACK BAR AND HAS TOTALLY REDUCED OUR COMMON AREA, THAT HE PAYS NO MAINTENANCE ON. HE HAS OPENED OUR BEACH, AGAIN OUR BEACH AND OUR POOL TO THE PUBLIC WITH ADS ON THE RADIO AND BILLBOARDS AROUND TOWN SUCH AS FREE BEACH PARKING AT THE OCEAN MANOR, AGAIN WE PAY FOR THIS CLEAN UP, THE OPERATION OF THE POOL AND THE BEACH AND HE PAYS NO ADDITIONAL MANINTENANCE. OH YES HE DID RAISE OUR MAINTENANCE FOR THE USE OF HIS OFFICE.AND MOVED US TO A SMALLER LOCATION FOR THE CONDO. IN ADDITION TO ALL THIS WHAT ABOUT THE PARTIES AROUND THE ENTIRE POOL AREA, SUCH AS WEDDINGS OR POOL PARTIES, GUESS WEHAT WE ALSO PAY FOR THAT. WE ALSO LOSE USE OF THE POOL WHEN HE DECIDES TO RENT OUR POOL AND COMMON AREA FOR A PROFIT WITH HIS POCKET. WAKE UP PEOPLE DON’T GET HIT WITH THE HAMMER IT WILL COST YOU YOUR INVESTMENT. WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE IS CRAZY AND YOU KNOW IT. WE MUST JOIN TOGETHER TO STOP THIS. WE ARE GOING TO LOSE OUR INVESTMENTS WE ALREADY HAVE LOST OUR BUILDING, WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO SAY OR CONTROL OVER WHAT FRANKD & CHARLIE DO WITH OUR MONEY OR OUR PROPERTY, THRESE IS SO MUCH GOING ON EVERY SINGLE DAY BY FRANK & CHARLIE IT IS HARD TO KEEP TRACK. SUCH AS NOW WE HAVE A PIG ROAST WICHI IS ADVERTSIED ON THE RADIO, SO THE BEACH AND POOL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THEY CAHRGE FOR PARKING, I WILL SAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN THIS IS WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS ALL ABOUT. CALL OUR ATTORNEY JOE GARITY OR SUSAN WEISS BEFORE IT IS TO LATE AND WE MUST PUT THE PUZZLE BACK TOGETHER. THEY HAVE ANSWERS FOR EVERYTHING BUT NEVER AN EXACT DOLLAR AMOUNT NO ACCREDIBILTY OR ACCOUNTATBILTY.
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IS WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS REALLY ABOUT. NOW ANOTHER ASSESSMENT, NO BUDGET, NO ACCOUNTABILITY AND NO INFORMATION WATSO EVER EXCEPT THEY NEED THE MONEY FOR GENERAL BRONZE. THIS HAS BEEN A WAY OF LIFE FOR US AT THE OCEAN MANOR, THAT IS WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS ALL ABOUT. NOW IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED WE NOW HAVE THE ICING ON TOP OF THE CAKE. SAMANTHA AND CHARLIE ARE RUNNING OUR VALET SERVICE, WHICH WE THE OWNERS PAY FOR EVERY MONTH AND THEY GET THE CHECK. IN ADDITION THEY MEANING CHARLIE AND SAMANTHA AND OH YES TALERCIO’S SISTER ARE RUNNING THE COFFEE SHOP IN OUR LOBBY ,THAT’S RIGHT OUR LOBBY. USING OUR FURNITURE FOR A DINING ROOM. WE PAY FOR THE CLEAN UP AND ALSO PAY FOR THE GARBAGE REMOVAL, BUT I AM NOT FINISHED YET WE HAVE AN ICE CREAM PARLOR THAT IS RUN BY SAMANTHA AND CHARLIE DOWN BY THE POOL IN ONE OF THE CABANAS, BUT WE ALSO HAVE A ATM MACHINE IN OUR LOBBY, VENDING MACHINES AND WASHING MACHINES WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MONEY???? GUESS WHAT I AM STILL NOT DONE. FRANK HAS TAKEN OVER MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SPACE THAT HE IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE AT THE TIKI BAR AND SNACK BAR AND HAS TOTALLY REDUCED OUR COMMON AREA, THAT HE PAYS NO MAINTENANCE ON. HE HAS OPENED OUR BEACH, AGAIN OUR BEACH AND OUR POOL TO THE PUBLIC WITH ADS ON THE RADIO AND BILLBOARDS AROUND TOWN SUCH AS FREE BEACH PARKING AT THE OCEAN MANOR, AGAIN WE PAY FOR THIS CLEAN UP, THE OPERATION OF THE POOL AND THE BEACH AND HE PAYS NO ADDITIONAL MANINTENANCE. OH YES HE DID RAISE OUR MAINTENANCE FOR THE USE OF HIS OFFICE.AND MOVED US TO A SMALLER LOCATION FOR THE CONDO. IN ADDITION TO ALL THIS WHAT ABOUT THE PARTIES AROUND THE ENTIRE POOL AREA, SUCH AS WEDDINGS OR POOL PARTIES, GUESS WEHAT WE ALSO PAY FOR THAT. WE ALSO LOSE USE OF THE POOL WHEN HE DECIDES TO RENT OUR POOL AND COMMON AREA FOR A PROFIT WITH HIS POCKET. WAKE UP PEOPLE DON’T GET HIT WITH THE HAMMER IT WILL COST YOU YOUR INVESTMENT. WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE IS CRAZY AND YOU KNOW IT. WE MUST JOIN TOGETHER TO STOP THIS. WE ARE GOING TO LOSE OUR INVESTMENTS WE ALREADY HAVE LOST OUR BUILDING, WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO SAY OR CONTROL OVER WHAT FRANKD & CHARLIE DO WITH OUR MONEY OR OUR PROPERTY, THRESE IS SO MUCH GOING ON EVERY SINGLE DAY BY FRANK & CHARLIE IT IS HARD TO KEEP TRACK. SUCH AS NOW WE HAVE A PIG ROAST WICHI IS ADVERTSIED ON THE RADIO, SO THE BEACH AND POOL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THEY CAHRGE FOR PARKING, I WILL SAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN THIS IS WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS ALL ABOUT. CALL OUR ATTORNEY JOE GARITY OR SUSAN WEISS BEFORE IT IS TO LATE AND WE MUST PUT THE PUZZLE BACK TOGETHER. THEY HAVE ANSWERS FOR EVERYTHING BUT NEVER AN EXACT DOLLAR AMOUNT NO ACCREDIBILTY OR ACCOUNTATBILTY.
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DID WE EVER VOTE FOR THE PRIVATE PENTHOUSE BALCONIES????
I never ever remember a meeting in regards to the construction of the balconies.When you change the structure of the building you need a 75% vote to approve BY THE OWNERS. I do not know of any one who would vote for that but the penthouse owners.It appears that the board this all on their own!!Besides the extra maintenance they need to pay,they also need .to pay for the increased real estate tax!!!We know that when you do a improvement your real estate taxes are based on the assessed value.That means the taxes are much higher now!!The balconies are a MAJOR IMPROVMENT,that will be a big increase in the real estate tax that the owners of the penthouse must pay!!!What they did is against the law and we need to make sure they pay for it,and not pass it on to the unit owner in more double assessments!!!!
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Friday, October 3, 2008
The board will not follow the condo law??
Frank is the president of our condo association.Our condo docs clearly states that only OWNERS may a small pet under 20 pounds(NOT RENTERS)Frank was asked at the meeting why his hotel accepted pet, and advertises a pet friendly hotel.Fank(the president of the condo assoc) said that he did not know what the condo docs rules were on pets.He said he would check into it.On 10-01-08 I seen a renter in the lobby with their dog sitting in the lobby!! This is a perfect example of how Frank and the board abuse their power!!! I am sick and tired of this, and I am joining the lawsuit!!! If they are not defeated in the lawsuit you will see much more abuse and a lot more double assessments!!!! By the way when will we have the certified audited condo reports!!!!! IT IS 4 YEARES LATE (and I wonder why?)
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Ocean Manor is the poster child for the abuses addressed in this legislation.
The podcast gets to the crux after 5 minutes. Be patient or fast forward: the first item is access to documents, records and financials. Other items: transparency and accountability, penalty for destroying documents, fraud initiative, audits, recall of board members, delinquent board members, rights of convicted felons to serve on a board….
From: Richard White [mailto:CAMquestion@cfl.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:33 PMSubject: Re: Outline of changes to Condominium Act
Florida legislators have made major changes to the Condominium Act (FS718) and the Manager’s Act (FS468).
The changes take place October 1.
Attached is the outline describing the changes to FS 718 and the manager’s statute changes. (If for some reason the file does not open, email me and tell me what system or program you use. Can you read PDF files?) The official statute has not been produced and I do not know when it will be available. The HOA act was not approved this year however it is believed that the HOA act will have major changes next year. In addition, you can listen to an hour long podcast presenting FL Rep Julio Robaina describe the changes. If you use the attachment at the same time as listening to the podcast, it is a guide.
My web page is www.TalkWithCAM.com and the podcast is # 53 (http://talkwithcam.com/?p=64). Once you go to my web page, you can click on the link below the show notes to listen on your computer or my podcast can be downloaded to a MP3 player. Search the site for other subjects. Please tell your friends, neighbors, the board, and manager. If you have a newsletter or web page, please post the site name. Maybe put it on the bulletin board. To date, there are over 50 podcast on varying subjects.
Sorry for the delay, I have over 1,000 email requests and over the past couple of days I received over 2,000 letters. If you would like to suggest a podcast subject or be interviewed for a podcast, please let me know.
Again: www.TalkWithCAM.com
RW
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The attachment referred to in Anonymous' post is too long to publish here. Anyone who wishes to read it it can email the blog at omowners@gmail.com , and we will send you the file. It is in MS Word format. ~ The Blog Team
From: Richard White [mailto:CAMquestion@cfl.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:33 PMSubject: Re: Outline of changes to Condominium Act
Florida legislators have made major changes to the Condominium Act (FS718) and the Manager’s Act (FS468).
The changes take place October 1.
Attached is the outline describing the changes to FS 718 and the manager’s statute changes. (If for some reason the file does not open, email me and tell me what system or program you use. Can you read PDF files?) The official statute has not been produced and I do not know when it will be available. The HOA act was not approved this year however it is believed that the HOA act will have major changes next year. In addition, you can listen to an hour long podcast presenting FL Rep Julio Robaina describe the changes. If you use the attachment at the same time as listening to the podcast, it is a guide.
My web page is www.TalkWithCAM.com and the podcast is # 53 (http://talkwithcam.com/?p=64). Once you go to my web page, you can click on the link below the show notes to listen on your computer or my podcast can be downloaded to a MP3 player. Search the site for other subjects. Please tell your friends, neighbors, the board, and manager. If you have a newsletter or web page, please post the site name. Maybe put it on the bulletin board. To date, there are over 50 podcast on varying subjects.
Sorry for the delay, I have over 1,000 email requests and over the past couple of days I received over 2,000 letters. If you would like to suggest a podcast subject or be interviewed for a podcast, please let me know.
Again: www.TalkWithCAM.com
RW
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The attachment referred to in Anonymous' post is too long to publish here. Anyone who wishes to read it it can email the blog at omowners@gmail.com , and we will send you the file. It is in MS Word format. ~ The Blog Team
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