The 2026 Legislative Session for Florida concluded earlier this year and did not result in significant changes to the community association statutes, Chapter 718, the Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 719, the Florida Cooperative Act, and Chapter 720, the Homeowners’ Association Act. A number of bills were introduced, but those bills […]
June 26, 2026 – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– Becker is pleased to announce that 18 of the firm’s attorneys in Florida have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 editions of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Rising Stars. The annual Super Lawyers lists recognize outstanding lawyers who have attained a high […]
For Florida community associations, hurricane preparedness is not optional; instead, it is an essential part of fulfilling the board’s fiduciary responsibilities. The most effective storm response begins long before a hurricane watch or warning is issued. Boards that take proactive steps now will be in a far better position to […]
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 […]
