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ASK FRED

Reporting unlicensed activity is not only something you should consider a duty, but it’s never been easier, so there’s no excuse for not letting the DPBR know about an individual performing licensed duties without a valid license.

Question:  I’ve been working with another community association professional for about a month now and it’s come to my attention that the person does not actually hold a license.  How do I report this unlicensed activity?

Answer:  You may report activity you believe is conducted in violation of Florida’s licensing requirements by visiting the Department of Professional and Business Regulation online.  See the link below. 

The DPBR has made it very easy to report such activity by creating a phone app.  All of the information you need is listed on the DPBR’s web page. 

Along with reporting unlicensed activity via the DPBR app, you may email the information to the DPBR or call a hot line.  In today’s age of technology, it’s very easy to stay in contact with the DPBR for any reason.  You should report the suspected violation as it’s the unlawful practice of a profession that create problems for those of you who are in compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of your profession.

Here’s the link to get you started.

Thanks for asking,
Fred Gray

DISCIPLINARY ACTION 
A few minutes on the Florida Department of Professional and Business Regulation will provide licensees with valuable information about disciplinary proceedings, how to file a complaint and what actions are under the purview of the Office of the General Counsel.

If a licensee is found to have likely committed a violation of a licensing statute or rule, the Office of the General Counsel becomes prosecutor in an administrative action. 

The OGC’s purpose in the action is to ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules or to impose discipline.  Like in a criminal case, the prosecutor represents the interest of the people of the State of Florida, and not an individual.

The Florida legislature has set limits on the range of administrative discipline the Department may impose, and because the action is administrative, rather than civil or criminal, different standards of proof are required as well as a more limited range of remedies.  For instance, the OGC may not seek monetary damages on behalf of a victim, as may be awarded in a civil lawsuit, or impose a prison sentence, as may be imposed under the criminal law.

The OGC has the discretion to weigh the strength of the evidence or consider motives or biases of a complainant.  Click to read more on the DPBR’s web site.

 



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RAINY DAYS OF SUMMER
Does your community association offer activities and events?  With rain on the radar for the next couple of weeks, indoor activities might just be the thing to get your members involved with one another and out of the rainy-day blues.

Many senior living communities are already very good at indoor activities. But what about communities that have every age under the sun as resident members? The latest tropical depression looming overhead is a great reminder that Florida isn’t always the “sunshine” state.  Now is the perfect time to invite members to a community fun night where everyone brings a favorite board game and favorite snack.  Community game nights get members together, allowing them to learn more about each other in a fun environment.  Games that really get people interacting together include charades, Pictionary or dare I say, Twister?  Whatever the games, the idea is the same: come and meet your neighbors!

If games don’t draw a crowd then how about a Sunday afternoon football game on the big screen TV in the community center?  Or what about a Saturday afternoon crafting session?  And who doesn’t like a good old fashioned block party, albeit indoors, to garner a huge gathering of people? Regardless of what plan you come up with to get your community members involved with each other, the rainy days of summer provide you with an opportunity to get members out of the house and into their community. 
 
PS:  Have a rainy day idea or two that you’d like to share?  Email us at gsi@graysystems.com!


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