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“Board Member Qualifications and Assessment Delinquencies” – News-Press

06.14.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: A husband and wife currently serve on the board of directors of my condominium association. I did not think this was permitted. Are they both allowed to serve on the board? (K.R., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Florida Condominium Act, generally prohibits co-owners of a unit […]

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

Navigating a New Federal Funding Landscape: Becker’s Amanda Wood on the Rules for Winning

06.11.2026
Amanda L. Wood

As Congress debates fiscal year 2027 appropriations and headlines continue to focus on funding cuts and uncertainty, Becker Senior Director Amanda Wood offers a different perspective in Smart Cities Dive. In her article, “Federal Money Is Still There. The Rules for Winning It Have Changed,” Wood explains why communities should […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

JoAnn Nesta Burnett Explores the Changing Rules Governing Support Animals in Housing

06.05.2026
JoAnn Nesta Burnett

In a recent article for Florida Realtors® magazine, Becker shareholder JoAnn Nesta Burnett explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding emotional support and service animals in housing communities, titled “How to Navigate Support-Animal Housing Rules in Florida.” As federal fair housing guidance continues to shift and disability accommodation disputes remain at […]

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

Florida Senate Bill 506 (2026): Code Enforcement Body Camera Recordings and Public Records Law

06.02.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Florida Senate Bill 506 (SB 506), enacted during the 2026 legislative session, addresses public access to body camera recordings created by local government code inspectors. Signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter No. 2026‑49), the bill takes effect July 1, 2026. SB 506 was introduced to balance two competing […]

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