If there is one association meeting guaranteed to fill a room, ignite strong opinions, and test the limits of parliamentary procedure, it is a recall meeting. Recalls have a way of transforming otherwise quiet communities into high-stakes forums where every vote, signature, and procedural step is critical. This article discusses […]
If you serve on a condo or HOA board long enough, there is a real likelihood you will someday be asked to sit for a deposition in a lawsuit involving your community. A deposition is sworn testimony, taken outside of court but with the same obligation to tell the truth […]
Becker shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger is featured in the South Florida Business Journal’s BizWomen “Mentoring Matters” spotlight, where she reflects on the pivotal role resilience has played throughout her career. As host of Becker’s Take It To The Board podcast, Donna shares her perspective on cultivating meaningful relationships, navigating challenges, […]
Q: I recently read an article you published explaining that if a majority of votes are required to approve a material change at a condominium that a non-vote is considered a “no” vote. In 2026 is a non-vote at a condominium still considered a “no” vote? (K.D., via e-mail) A: […]
The 2015 legislative session introduced electronic voting for condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations. Then, in the spring of 2016, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) adopted administrative regulations to implement the new electronic voting statutes for community associations. However, now, more than ten years later, associations are still […]
