Every community association will experience property damage during its lifespan. In addition to windstorms, fires and floods, there are everyday issues such as water leaks that can cause significant damage. Watch the replay of a panel discussion on what community associations need to do to prepare, manage, and successfully recover from the unexpected. Discussion included: […]
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CAI West Florida Chapter “Community Associations and COVID-19” Webinar
Becker, in association with the Community Associations Institute – West Florida Chapter, presented “Community Associations and COVID-19: What’s on the Horizon?” a webinar featuring Becker Shareholders David Muller, Kevin Edwards, and Steven Mezer. Panelists discussed how volunteer boards can safeguard their communities in light of COVID-19. Panelists: David Muller Shareholder Becker Kevin Edwards Shareholder Becker […]
Read MoreKeeping Politics Out of Your Community Association
Not surprisingly, the chatter about whether or not political signs should be permitted in private residential communities has increased as we draw closer to the elections in November. Let’s first discuss whether or not an owner in a Florida HOA has the “right” to install signs. The short answer is “no” with one exception. FL […]
Read More“Boards of Directors Can Hold Closed Meetings for Certain Purposes,” News-Press
Q: When can a condominium board of directors hold a meeting which is closed to the owners? (P.C., via e-mail)A: Pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(c) of the Florida Condominium Act, meetings of the board of administration at which a quorum of the board members is present must be properly noticed and open to all unit owners. […]
Read MoreYeline Goin Is a Panelist on FirstService Residential Webinar
Becker’s Yeline Goin joined FirstService Residential for a dynamic and engaging webinar discussion on how to conduct virtual meetings during COVID-19. Watch the replay here.
Read More“What’s New in Rules and Restrictions,” Community Association Management Insider
Shareholder Jennifer Horan weighs in on amending community association governing documents to include restrictions on the use of surveillance cameras. “The Ring doorbell has been a huge issue because the span [of the captured images] is so far that they can really see everything. Especially in connected homes, where you may share a driveway, people […]
Read More“Condominium Associations Can Purchase Property,” News-Press
Q: The board of directors of my condominium association have been discussing purchasing an adjacent parcel of land. There is a question in the community as to whether this is allowed. Can a condominium association purchase additional property? (N.K, via e-mail)
Read More“Is a Community Association Responsible for the Acts of Its Volunteers?,” SFPMA
Community associations can be a great place for community involvement. It is always nice to see members get involved and help with operating the association. However, should the association be concerned about the actions of these volunteers?
Read MoreDonna DiMaggio Berger Appears in Episode 16 of the Castle Group’s COVID-19 Webinar Series
Becker Community Association Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger participated in episode 16 of the Castle Group’s COVID-19 webinar series. She was joined by Castle Group’s Founder and CEO James Donnelly as they continue exploring topics including the challenges associated with re-opening communities. Watch the webinar replay.
Read MoreThe Association’s Strong Hand for the Removal of Non-Approved Structures
Enforcing HOA restrictions can be a formidable task, implicating myriad overlapping declaration provisions, association rules, and Florida law. And going to court to get injunctive relief – a court order requiring an owner to comply – can seem even more daunting.
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