Q: We obtained a judgment in New York. What happens next? A: Obtaining a monetary judgment in a lawsuit after a successful trial, motion, arbitration, or settlement is no doubt a significant victory. However, many clients are surprised to learn that this is not necessarily the end of the process. […]
Q: I have a question regarding affidavits. I am the Secretary of my condominium association and am sometimes asked to sign affidavits for the mailing of meeting notices and similar documents. When are these actually required? (R.M., via e-mail) A: The Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, requires various […]
On May 6, 2026, the Governor signed House Bill 803 (2026) into law and it took effect on July 1, 2026. It amended Section 533.791, Florida Statutes, regarding permit review timelines, the role of private providers (i.e., a licensed engineer, architect, or building code administrator authorized under Section 553.791, Florida […]
Q: I am on the board of my condominium association and we were required to get a structural integrity reserve study last year, and we did. We are now faced with unanticipated structural repairs to the building. Florida statutes say that we have to have our structural integrity reserve study […]
In a recent Q&A with CityBiz, Becker shareholder Nataly Gutierrez Vazquez shares her perspective on the evolving challenges facing condominium and homeowners’ association boards across South Florida. Drawing on her experience as a Board Certified attorney in Condominium & Planned Development Law, Vazquez discusses the impact of post-Surfside regulations, rising […]
