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Installing Security Cameras in Your Condominium

01.29.2026
Nicolas M. Jimenez

There are countless reasons that your condominium association may benefit from installing security cameras around the condominium. However, your condominium association should always consult its legal counsel before doing so, as security cameras often trigger nuanced issues that risk civil and criminal liabilities that may not be immediately apparent to […]

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

Reserve Studies Explained: What They Are and How Often You Should Update Them

01.28.2026
Michelle H. Kaiser

A reserve study is a financial planning tool used by condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and cooperatives in Florida to anticipate and prepare for the cost of the repair (deferred maintenance) and replacement (capital expenditure) of the association’s common assets prepared by an expert (typically an engineer, architect, or a certified […]

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

How Can Condominium Associations Enforce Short-Term Rental Bans?

01.28.2026
Jay Roberts

Previously, in Can We Ban Short-Term Rentals in Our Condominium? we discussed what internal actions must be taken in order for your condominium association to ban short-term rentals. This article presupposes that your association has taken action to amend its condominium documents and now seeks to enforce the new short-term rental ban.

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

New States Emerge as Real Estate Hot Spots in 2026 as Americans Seek Affordability

01.09.2026

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate

Facilitating Community Participation via Electronic Voting

01.08.2026
Donna DiMaggio Berger

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 […]

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