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Maximizing Owner Votes: Practical Solutions for Turning Around Voter Apathy

04.21.2025
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Are your association’s governing documents woefully outdated but the voting threshold required to approve amendments to update your documents so high that it seems you can never make the changes necessary to bring them into the modern age? Is your community in need of improvements or modernization but you are […]

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

Women’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Cindy Grossman

03.27.2025

In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. […]

Competitive Bidding… A Primer for Board Members and Managers

03.26.2025
Michelle H. Kaiser

Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding. These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act (collectively the “Acts”).

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

Key Points You Should Know About Elevator Safety

03.26.2025
Joseph Markovich

Associations in Florida must follow strict legal requirements to safeguard against liability and administrative penalties. Pursuant to Section 399.02(5)(b), Florida Statutes, associations are responsible for elevator safety and maintenance after inspection and certification, even if they outsource maintenance services. This includes not only standard elevators but also escalators, dumbwaiters,...

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

Rules for a Condominium Association to Consider Regarding the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

03.26.2025
Florence King

Electric Vehicles (EV) continue to become more commonplace on our Florida streets. This increase of EVs has also led to an increase in the need for EV Charging Stations (EVCS). In addition to the public EVCS we see in mall parking lots and other public parking stations, owners of EVs […]

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