Do you live in a community that is planning repairs or improvements? You may not be aware, but it is often the case that in order to legally proceed you must obtain local government approval through the Planning & Zoning Board or City Commission. Whether you live in a single […]
Author: David Hutchinson
Becker’s Spotlight offers a weekly in-depth analysis of an issue driving the discussion in Washington. This week’s edition highlights the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ memo outlining an interpretation of the federal government’s role in the Clean Water Act’s permitting process.
Florida condominiums, cooperatives and, to a lesser degree, homeowners’ associations are subject to the imposition of fines and penalties by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshare and Mobile Homes (“Division”) for a variety of mistakes and missteps. The Division plans to pass sweeping changes to Chapter 61B-21 of the Florida […]
Board President Should Vote
Q: There is some confusion when the president of my association is required to vote. Does the president vote whenever the rest of the directors vote on an issue, or is the president only supposed to vote in order to break a tie? (V.B.) A: The board president is almost […]
Becker’s Spotlight: Flood Insurance
Becker’s Spotlight offers a weekly in-depth analysis of an issue driving the discussion in Washington. This week, President Donald Trump signed legislation temporarily extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until the end of hurricane season. While the NFIP has been extended until November 30th, Congress is still working toward […]