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Don’t Hesitate: Update Community Association Liens Now and at the Beginning of Each Fiscal Year

02.14.2020
Arnold J. Calabrese

This year community associations of all types saw a significant change to the law that applies to their right to secure payment for outstanding assessments through the filing of liens.  Previously, only condominium associations had a priority lien against other lien holders for only six months of assessments prior to […]

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

SB 802/HB 733 MRTA & Housing Discrimination

02.13.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

One of the most important and valuable aspects of a property owner’s rights is the ability to market and sell their property, and to do so free from the fear of “hidden” or outdated restrictions or claims which may have previously burdened their property. But, what to do when a […]

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

New Jersey Promotions – Stepping Up

02.07.2020
Martin C. CabalarVincenzo M. Mogavero

We are thrilled to announce those who have recently “stepped up” from our New Jersey office! Congratulations to Community Association attorney Martin Cabalar on his promotion to Shareholder, as well as to Business Litigation Shareholder Vincenzo Mogavero, who in addition to his legal practice, also serves as the Chief Operating […]

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

Legislative Update: Week 4 (February 3-7)

02.03.2020
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé Keichi FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

Appropriations: This week both the House and Senate passed their respective budgets out of the Appropriations Committee.  The Senate proposed a $92.8 billion budget that includes a 3% pay raise for state workers, the first in years.  The House proposed a $91.3 billion that is $1.3 billion lighter than the […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Regulation of Vacation Rentals, HB 1011 and SB 1128

02.03.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

It’s not the first time a bill regulating vacation rentals has been proposed by the Legislature, and it’s likely not the last. On the heels of last session’s failed Senate Bill 824 comes Senate Bill 1128 and the companion House Bill 1011, both of which again seek to preempt the […]

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