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Community Update – December 2024

The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities, exciting projects, and a chance to reflect on our collective achievements. In this issue, we look back at the year’s most popular reads and share helpful tips on Florida’s condo deadline. We also pass the torch to new CUP editors, Yeline Goin and Joseph Arena. Don’t […]

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“Ambiguities in ‘Condo 3.0’ and Potential Solutions” – FLCAJ Magazine

HB 1021, a substantial overhaul of the Florida Condominium Act commonly referred to as “Condo 3.0,” was signed by Governor Desantis and became effective July 1, 2024. While many of the changes to the Act were objectively necessary (such as the new heightened board member education requirements, the requirement of an association with more than […]

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Community Update – July 2024

2024 was a particularly active year for community association legislation and several changes to the condominium law became effective July 1, 2024. What does that mean for your community association? This issue of CUP highlights some of those changes in Joseph Adam’s annual legislative review and Yeline Goin’s article on HB 1203. Don’t miss Becker’s 2024 Legislative Guidebook which […]

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Delivering Marketable and Insurable Title After Condo Termination

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, many condominiums in the Southwest Florida area were substantially damaged. While many Associations are in the process of rebuilding, some have not been able due to the high costs involved. As result, some of these associations have elected to terminate the condominium form of ownership and sell the condominium […]

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A Message From Becker’s Miami Office

There are several significant changes occurring at both the state and county levels that we want to ensure you are aware of, particularly regarding Community Association Law. Keeping abreast of these developments is crucial for staying compliant and informed when managing a condominium or homeowners’ association. Among these changes are: 1) NEW: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FEBRUARY […]

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Jose Luis Baloyra Featured In Law360

Becker’s newest Shareholder, Jose Luis Baloyra, is featured in the latest edition of Law360’s Real Estate Authority section. His move has also been featured in the South Florida Business Journal.  Mr. Baloyra provides counsel to condominium and homeowner associations and has been involved in all aspects of community association law. His work with these communities includes […]

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Becker Expands Community Association and Real Estate Practices With Jose Luis Baloyra in Miami

February 1, 2023 – Miami, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the U.S., announces that Jose Luis Baloyra has joined the firm as a shareholder in the firm’s community association and real estate practices and is resident in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Baloyra provides counsel […]

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