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“HOA Board Meeting Attendance and Timing Requirements” – News-Press

04.26.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings during business hours, which prevents most owners from attending. Shouldn’t the board be required to hold its […]

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

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida CS/CS/SB 1134

04.24.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On April 23, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida CS/CS/SB 1134 (Chapter 2026-43) into law effective January 1, 2027, addressing official actions of local governments, primarily concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Key provisions include: Prohibiting counties and municipalities from Funding or promoting DEI programs or initiatives; and Taking any official action...

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

Becker’s Steven S. Anderson Featured in Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker: Paper Bags and Paper Wars

04.24.2026
Steven S. Anderson

WHAT HAPPENED It started with a simple rule: condo unit-owners at 100 West 93rd Street, at the corner of Columbus Avenue and West 93rd Street, could not block or obstruct common areas. For nearly two years the board and the commercial unit owner (660 Columbus) had been corresponding about this […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

“Notice Requirements for Board Meetings” – News-Press

04.19.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Many of the owners in my homeowner’s association are seasonal, so they are not present during the summer. Our board holds regular meetings throughout the year, including during the summer months. The notice of these board meetings are posted in the clubhouse for the community. However, shouldn’t the board […]

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

“Understanding What Belongs in Association Meeting Minutes” – News-Press

04.12.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I am familiar with your articles concerning unit owner rights to attend board meetings. However, I have a question regarding the minutes of board meetings and what should be included in the minutes. There is some controversy within my association concerning how detailed the minutes of the proceedings must […]

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