Conflicts of interest transactions remain one of the most complicated and misunderstood aspects of community association governance in Florida. While the term itself often carries a negative connotation, Florida law does not treat every conflict as improper, so long as the proper disclosures and procedures are followed. Florida Statutes Chapters […]
In a recent Miami Herald op-ed, Becker shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger, a board-certified specialist in condominium and planned development law, examines House Bill 657 and its potential impact on Florida’s homeowners’ associations. Drawing on decades of experience advising community associations and unit owners statewide, Donna cautions that allowing HOAs to […]
Many newly constructed condos have construction defects, and getting these fixed can become a very expensive legal journey for new owners. Fifty condo owners at 300 West 122nd St. have embarked on one to get defects fixed. Becker shareholder Steven S. Anderson breaks down their case and points to the […]
Q: I have noticed that our governing documents contain numerous references to the developer, even though the developer is no longer involved. Can the homeowners’ association’s board have the authority to remove or amend these developer-related references from the documents without requiring a vote of the owners, given that these […]
Benjamin Franklin famously said in 1789, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Had he lived in a community association in Florida, his quote likely would have read “… except death and taxes and changes in Florida community association law.” There were a […]
