Fraud charges at Kendall condo association illustrate need for effective safeguards (FL)

Alleged thefts at community associations during the last couple of years in Miami-Dade, Southwest Florida and other parts of the state have shined a spotlight on fraud in condominium associations and HOAs. New laws to add teeth to the criminal and civil penalties for association fraud were unanimously approved by both chambers of the Florida Legislature and now await the Governor’s signature, and these reforms would help associations that are victimized.   Read the article…………………………….

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