Most condominium and homeowners’ associations have the right to adopt and to amend rules and regulations. The community declaration, articles of incorporations, and/or by-laws will often describe an association’s authority and procedures for adopting rules and regulations. Also, the Florida Statutes expressly give associations’ boards of directors the right to […]
The condominium omnibus bill, which was adopted during the 2025 legislative session, amends Florida Statute 718.112 to explicitly allow condominium association meetings to be held by video conference. “Video conference” is defined in the statute to mean any real time audio and video meeting between two or more people via […]
As New Year’s Day approaches, many Floridians are planning celebrations that may include fireworks. Readers may find it helpful to know that the legal landscape around fireworks has evolved over time, shifting from a period when most fireworks were restricted except under specific circumstances to the current more permissive stance. […]
Q: Can you explain how a condominium association’s budget is made and presented? What is the difference between operating expenses and reserves? What are straight-line and pooled methods for reserves? (J.D., via e-mail) A: In last week’s column, I answered parts of this question by explaining the differences between operating […]
Omar Franco, head of Becker & Poliakoff’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C., graces the front cover of the Fall 2025 issue of INFLUENCE Magazine. The feature explores the growth of Florida-based lobbying firms beyond their Sunshine State roots. Becker’s lobbying practice is known for strategically leveraging the team’s decades […]
