Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: posting a list of homeowners on bulletin board

I believe that it may be a violation of the colletion practices acts although I would want to research it further. Feel free to call or e-mail me if you wish to discuss further.

Scott Behren

Re: posting a list of homeowners on bulletin board

Sure.

Re: posting a list of homeowners on bulletin board

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Although this is not directly covered under Florida law, I see no harm in simply posting a list of members whose dues have been paid as well as those who have not on a public bulletin board. If it is simply a record of the Association's membership and dues payments, without any comments or further information, it would probably be allowed by a court if challenged.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.