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“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

Women’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Jennifer Karnes

03.20.2026
Jennifer Karnes

In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

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 Outdated governing documents can leave associations enforcing rules written for a different era—leading to confusion, conflict, and unnecessary legal risk.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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 16

03.16.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Priorities Piling Up in Washington Congress returns to Washington with a growing list of priorities awaiting them. The DHS shutdown is entering its fifth week as the Senate prepares for an intense debate over the SAVE America Act. Capitol Hill Republicans and the White House are also considering pathways for […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Board Term Limits and Website Records Access Explained” – News-Press

03.15.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: One of the Directors for our Condominium Association has served for more than eight (8) years, and I noticed that he was included on the ballot for the upcoming election. I understood that term limits prevented a Director from serving more than eight (8) consecutive years. Should this Director […]

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