Are Deadbeat Lists Dead? Community Associations vs. the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

Assessments owed to condominium and homeowners associations (Associations) now may be consumer debts as defined by the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Consumer debts (or debts) under the FCCPA are defined as a (1) consumer’s obligation or alleged obligation to pay money (2) arising out of a money, property, insurance or services transaction which is (3) primarily for personal, family or household purposes.   Read the article………………………….