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Why Solar Energy Makes Sense in the Sunshine State!

11.19.2025
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! A rooftop can be a power plant or a battleground. In this week’s Take It To The Board episode, we tackle a central question: should homeowners be able to use solar power without running into resistance from their own community associations? […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of November 17

11.18.2025
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The federal government has reopened following a 43-day government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history. The deal to reopen Washington extends funding for most of the federal government through January 30 while fully funding Congress, the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, the FDA, and military construction projects through […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Decoding Snow Clearing Liability for HOAs & Condos” – Community Assets

11.18.2025
John S. Prisco

Winter snow is beautiful, but for community associations—both condominiums and homeowners associations—it represents a significant liability challenge. Boards and managers need to understand their snow clearing duties, which are determined by state law, governing documents, and local ordinances. Getting it wrong can expose the association to expensive slip-and-fall lawsuits. This […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker & Poliakoff Ranked Among Top 50 Corporate Philanthropists in South Florida by South Florida Business Journal

11.17.2025
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer Bales DrakeBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonSteven B. LesserRobert J. ManneJon PolenbergGary C. RosenLee A. Weintraub

Delivering exceptional service to our clients and giving back to our community are core to who we are at Becker. We’re proud to share that the South Florida Business Journal has recognized Becker among the Top 50 Corporate Philanthropists in South Florida. Becker attorneys and professionals are heavily involved in […]

“Condominium Budget Procedures Explained; Part 1” – News-Press

11.16.2025
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Can you explain how a condominium association’s budget is made and presented? What is the difference between operating expenses and reserves? What are straight-line and pooled methods for reserves? (J.D., via e-mail) A: A condominium budget is a formal, forward-looking financial plan that estimates the association’s revenues and expenditures […]

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