One of the most common and easily overlooked sources of disputes in Florida residential transactions is personal property: what’s actually included in the sale, what’s excluded, and how it’s documented in the contract. Adding personal property items is so commonplace that both the Standard and “AS IS” versions of the […]
Last year I wrote in this column about changes in the law with a profound effect on community associations in Florida. Well, the Times They Are a Changing, again. As in almost every year the last 3 to 4 years, the Florida Legislature attempted to pass legislation to correct the prior […]
Congress Reconciles Reconciliation Only Senators return to Washington this week after sending their reconciliation bill to the House for final passage – which it did last week in time for President Trump’s July 4th signing deadline. The reconciliation law aims to advance the President’s tax, immigration, and defense priorities while […]
Becker is proud to celebrate shareholder Yolanda Cash-Jackson, who will be recognized as one of 12 distinguished honorees at the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum’s third annual HERS – Honoring Exceptionally Regal Sisters celebration on July 20. This signature event honors the strength, leadership, and cultural impact of Caribbean women from […]
With today’s column, we will begin our annual review of recent Florida legislation affecting community associations. There were no changes to the statutes governing homeowners’ associations governed by Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act. The Florida Legislature has adopted several changes that will fundamentally impact […]
