Donna DiMaggio Berger wrote this commentary article about how the next generation of condo owners is changing Florida’s shared ownership communities that was featured in the Daily Business Review. Donna writes, “Despite statistics proving that the age of condominium owners in the Sunshine State is trending younger and younger these days, the […]
At the Fort Lauderdale-based Becker firm, Bernie Friedman chairs the government law and lobbying practice group, one of the firm’s five core practice areas. He has been a lawyer-lobbyist for almost 35 years after serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Larry Smith in the 1980s. The firm represents […]
It is commonly understood that membership meeting notices are mailed to members in addition to being conspicuously posted. The address used has historically been either the property address in the community or an alternate address provided by the members. Effective July 1, 2018 however, the address to be used takes […]
Before closing on a commercial property, buyers should always perform due diligence to make sure they know all material facts about their potential investment. The extent and scope of the due diligence varies with each property and depends on the goal of the buyer. For example, will the buyer be […]
Q: I read your recent column stating that e-mail is no longer allowed as a way for HOA board members to vote. Our architectural review committee meets once a month to review and approve applications, but there are often “emergency” situations that arise where owners want approval between the monthly […]
