Episode #29
Unit Owner's Rights and Responsibilities w the DBPR
Description: Commissioner Raquel Regalado is joined by Cassio Marquez, Florida's Condominium Ombudsman with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), for a lunch-and-learn webinar on the rights and responsibilities of condominium unit owners in Miami-Dade County. Topics covered: DBPR jurisdiction: records access, elections, meeting procedures, milestone inspections & Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) Your right to attend, speak at, and record board meetings (48-hour vs. 14-day notice requirements) Video conference meeting rules — hyperlinks, call-in numbers, and physical locations Annual election timeline: 90-day, 60-day, 40-day, and 35-day deadlines Electronic voting and email ballots — what's new in 2025 DBPR's Election Monitoring Program and fee schedule Inspecting official records and how long associations must keep them Financial reports, budgets, and certified written inquiries Owner responsibilities: paying assessments, voting, participating, and knowing your governing documents Resources: myfloridalicense.com – verify licenses or file a complaint Questions: CTMHEducation@myfloridalicense.com 📞 DBPR Customer Contact Center: (850) 488-1122 Catch past webinars on this channel and check DBPR's CTMH education calendar for upcoming in-person and virtual events.
