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SB 522 Makes it Harder for Local Governments to Restrict Airbnb; Bad Construction Bill Filed; No More Sprinkler Relief for Older High-Rises

02.15.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

SB 522 (Diaz) is designed to preempt regulation of short-term rentals to the State of Florida. In effect, this bill would prohibit a local government from passing a law, ordinance or regulation prohibiting or regulating the duration of vacation rentals. Thankfully there is currently a specific exemption under the bill […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Community Update – January 2021

01.30.2021
Joseph E. AdamsLilliana M. Farinas-SabogalMark D. FriedmanJay RobertsRobyn M. SeversDonna DiMaggio Berger

With 2020 finally in the rearview mirror, we dive into what’s ahead for community associations in the New Year. In addition to enjoying this month’s featured articles, we encourage you to take part in our COVID-19 vaccine survey. We want to hear your thoughts on whether or not your association […]

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

Community Update – December 2020

12.17.2020
Joseph E. AdamsMark D. FriedmanJay RobertsDonna DiMaggio BergerYeline Goin

Since early on in the pandemic, boards and management professionals have shouldered the immense responsibility of ensuring the safety of their residents. Now, with the imminent rollout of the vaccine, they will face a whole new set of challenges which we delve into in this issue of CUP. For those […]

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

Community Update – November 2020

11.30.2020
Joseph E. AdamsMark D. FriedmanJay RobertsDonna DiMaggio BergerKenneth S. DirektorMichael O. Dermody

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! While this year has not been without challenges, we are tremendously grateful to all of our clients and friends and wish you and your loved ones a joyous and healthy holiday season. Enjoy this month’s edition of CUP and we look forward […]

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

Becker Spotlight: November 17, 2020

11.17.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The incoming Biden Administration began to take shape today with a formal announcement of President-elect Joe Biden’s top White House advisers. Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) will be leaving a safely Democratic House seat to serve as a senior adviser to the President and Director of Public Engagement for the new […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying