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“‘Estoppel’ Fee Explained” – News-Press

09.12.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I recently contacted my condominium association to get an account status for refinancing my mortgage. I was charged $299.00, which seems like a lot. Is this a valid charge? (J.R., via e-mail) A: The Condominium Act, the Cooperative Act, and the Homeowners’ Association Act, all regulate the amount the […]

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

“Neighbor Complaint Letters Not Confidential” – News-Press

09.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our association has a requirement that no cars be parked in the street. I keep receiving letters from the manager saying that keeping a car parked in front of my house is a violation and that the letters are because of complaints from my neighbors. Am I allowed to […]

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

“Mixed Messaging on Solar Panels Penalizes Florida Homeowners Seeking to Save Energy” – Miami Herald

09.02.2022
Donna DiMaggio Berger

In this op-ed for the Miami Herald, Becker Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger, dissects the conflict that solar panels can cause between insurers and homeowners. While homeowners do have a right, insurers often cite risk of injury, the use of the building for commercial purposes, and the risk of roof uplift […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Why Hiring A Board-Certified Lawyer Makes Sense” – Miami Herald

08.31.2022
Steven B. Lesser

Consumers of legal services often seek to hire legal counsel for a variety of matters including personal injury, accident, divorce, a business dispute, real estate transaction, or probate matters. Finding the right lawyer can be challenging for the consumer that is often bombarded with television advertising highlighting certain lawyers, along […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

Questions Linger Regarding the New Law Addressing Building Safety

08.23.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Q:  I read the articles summarizing the new law that addresses building safety for certain condominiums. In my condominium association, the owners are responsible for their windows, not the association. However, if I understand it correctly, the new law requires the association to reserve for window replacement. How will this […]

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