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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 18

05.18.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

GOP’s Reconciliation Week Congress returns to Washington this week as GOP lawmakers prepare to pass a second budget reconciliation bill focused on immigration enforcement and Secret Service funding. The Senate will vote on the reconciliation package this week but first must settle a procedural hurdle after the Senate parliamentarian ruled […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Understanding Emergency Powers for Florida Community Associations” – News-Press

05.17.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: As hurricane season is about to start, can you give an overview of the emergency powers that are granted to community associations under Florida law? (B.S., via e-mail) A: In Florida, community associations, including condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and cooperatives, are granted specific emergency powers by the various statutes […]

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

The Power Hour For HOA Leaders, with Organizational Strategist Dr. Edward Gurowitz

05.13.2026
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Most Board Members and Managers start their day with a plan which can quickly become derailed when, due to various events and challenges, pure reaction mode is activated. Emails explode, “urgent” problems crowd out the important work, and before […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 11

05.11.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Congress returns to Washington with the House set to take up its first fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill as Senate Republicans continue to navigate a second budget reconciliation bill. This week, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a bill to fund military construction and […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Understanding Condominium Association Fees in Florida Unit Sales and Transfers” – News-Press

05.10.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit. What fees or other charges can my condominium association charge in connection with the sale of my unit? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Condominium Act, provides that a condominium association cannot charge a fee in […]

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