Rising housing costs continue to influence where Americans choose to live, prompting new states to emerge as real estate hot spots heading into 2026. As buyers and investors prioritize affordability, opportunity, and long-term value, attention is shifting beyond traditional markets. This Becker & Poliakoff study explores the migration patterns, economic […]
In many community associations, voter apathy is a real issue, with members failing to return proxies and not attending meetings. This lack of participation affects not only elections, but also other important membership votes, such as amending governing documents or voting on material alterations. Simplifying the voting process for owners […]
Most condominium and homeowners’ associations have the right to adopt and to amend rules and regulations. The community declaration, articles of incorporations, and/or by-laws will often describe an association’s authority and procedures for adopting rules and regulations. Also, the Florida Statutes expressly give associations’ boards of directors the right to […]
The condominium omnibus bill, which was adopted during the 2025 legislative session, amends Florida Statute 718.112 to explicitly allow condominium association meetings to be held by video conference. “Video conference” is defined in the statute to mean any real time audio and video meeting between two or more people via […]
As New Year’s Day approaches, many Floridians are planning celebrations that may include fireworks. Readers may find it helpful to know that the legal landscape around fireworks has evolved over time, shifting from a period when most fireworks were restricted except under specific circumstances to the current more permissive stance. […]
