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Defending Sea Turtle Lighting Code Enforcement Actions

12.16.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Have you or your community association been faced with code enforcement violations related to sea turtle lighting? Even the best intentioned can be faced with such an issue in a coastal community. Kathleen O. Berkey, B.C.S., AICP, a Becker land use and community association attorney and certified land planner who […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Local Government, Land Use & Zoning

“HOA Rule Amendments Must be Recorded” – News-Press

12.15.2019
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Could you please tell me when the State passed legislation to require HOA’s to record its rules and regulations? (T.D., via e-mail) A: As of July 1, 2018, homeowners’ associations are required to record amendments to their rules and regulations. The recording requirement is the result of an amendment […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Shedding Light on Sea Turtle Lighting

12.06.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and coastal local governments regulate what lighting is permitted to avoid and minimize the impacts to sea turtles, but why is artificial coastal lighting a problem? In the southeastern United States, sea turtle hatchlings begin to hatch throughout the months of June […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Land Use & Zoning, Local Government

“Back to Basics” – FCAP Managers Report

12.03.2019
Howard J. Perl

There are articles every month covering community association issues, which you can find from a plethora of sources. This magazine, other similar magazines, national magazines, newspaper articles, everyone’s favorite blog, attorney resources, Internet, etc. Most of these articles deal with specific issues, such as short term rentals, or emotional support […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement