As hurricane season approaches, electric vehicles (“EVs”) present unique safety considerations when high winds, flooding, and power outages are expected. These concerns become especially important in communities where vehicles are parked in enclosed garages or shared structures. Issues such as whether an EV should remain plugged in inside a garage […]
During COVID, many condominium associations started using video conference meetings as a daily routine. What began as a temporary fix soon proved to be a useful tool. Video meetings help boost participation, make it easier for seasonal residents to join, let traveling board members stay involved, and keep owners with […]
Q: At a recent board of directors meeting the board of my homeowners’ association stated that the next board meeting would not be until later this fall. I was under the impression that the board had to meet at least monthly. What is the rule for frequency of board meetings? […]
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 […]
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 […]
