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“Unit Owners Have the Right to Attend Board Meetings” – News-Press

03.29.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Can you please explain what a board meeting is? We have a seven-member board at my condominium association. I recently learned that three of the directors routinely meet in private to discuss association business. These meetings are not noticed, and members have not been permitted to attend. This seems […]

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

“Misconceptions About The Limited Common Elements” – FCAP Managers Report

03.26.2026
Nicolas M. Jimenez

You should always consult your legal counsel when dealing with the limited common elements of your condominium association because, chances are you hold some misconceptions about that they are or how to identify them. After all, correctly determining whether certain property is part of a unit, the common elements, or […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 23

03.23.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

DHS Shutdown Enters Sixth Week The DHS shutdown continues as the White House and Congressional leaders negotiate to fully reopen the Department. This week, the House of Representatives will once again vote on legislation to fund DHS and will take up a resolution expressing gratitude for DHS employees. The House […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Can Associations Keep Extra Special Assessment Funds?” – News-Press

03.22.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Last year my condominium association levied a special assessment to fund a project to remodel the building’s lobby. The project is now complete and there is a significant amount of money left over. So, questions are arising as to how the association should handle the surplus funds. What does […]

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

Why, When and How to Update Your Governing Documents

03.18.2026
Donna DiMaggio BergerNataly Gutierrez Vazquez

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Outdated governing documents can leave associations enforcing rules written for a different era—leading to confusion, conflict, and unnecessary legal risk. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger is joined by Becker shareholder Nataly Gutierrez Vazquez, a Florida […]

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