Becker’s Donna DiMaggio Berger, a leading voice in community association law, lent her perspective to a recent Realtor.com article examining the popularity of “kindness pledges” in HOAs. Donna offers a clear-eyed look at the legal hurdles these policies present and reinforces the need for well-defined, actionable rules within community associations. Read […]
Former Broward Children’s Services Council Government Relations Manager Joins Growing Group Ft Lauderdale, FL – December 8, 2025 – Becker is pleased to announce that Nicholas Hessing has joined the firm’s government lobbying team. Hessing will support Becker’s state lobbying team and longtime Broward lobbyist Bernie Friedman in representing more […]
Among the states, Florida has a long and proud history of defending we the people’s right to privacy and the right to exclude others from your property. However, your condominium association should know that Florida law also makes clear that these rights, among others, are subject to competing interests that […]
Defense and Healthcare Bills Take Center Stage As Congress begins its second-to-last session week of 2025, both chambers will be focused on defense and health care policy. This week, the House plans to take up the FY’26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), along with a package that would ease securities […]
Q: Is a motor home/RV considered a “personal vehicle” under the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act? Some motor homes require a commercial driver’s license. (A.K-K, via e-mail) A: The basic issue you raise involves a series of recent amendments to Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, known as the Florida Homeowners’ […]
