Arteaga v. State, Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Regulatory Council of Community Ass'n Managers

The appellant, a licensed community association manager, appeals adverse final orders by the Florida Department of Busi*600ness and Professional Regulation (DBPR). We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Background

In July 2009, DBPR filed an administrative complaint against the appellant alleging violations of provisions of the statutes regulating licensed community association managers. It is undisputed that the appellant received the complaint on July 24, 2009, triggering his obligation to file an election of rights form with DBPR on or before August 14, 2009.1 The appellant maintains…