While every condominium association is unique, there is a common thread that runs through every condominium community in the state of Florida, and that is property insurance. Typically property insurance is one of the largest, if not the largest, line items in a condominium association’s budget, and it has been […]
Rising housing costs continue to influence where Americans choose to live, prompting new states to emerge as real estate hot spots heading into 2026. As buyers and investors prioritize affordability, opportunity, and long-term value, attention is shifting beyond traditional markets. This Becker & Poliakoff study explores the migration patterns, economic […]
In many community associations, voter apathy is a real issue, with members failing to return proxies and not attending meetings. This lack of participation affects not only elections, but also other important membership votes, such as amending governing documents or voting on material alterations. Simplifying the voting process for owners […]
Becker is proud to announce that shareholder Jonathan J. Ellis has been named a Top Lawyer of 2026 in Community Association Law by Tampa Magazine. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Tampa Magazine surveyed Florida Bar attorneys across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and southern Pasco counties, asking peers to nominate the top […]
Becker senior attorney JoAnn Nesta Burnett recently authored an opinion piece for the Sun Sentinel addressing the legal risks community associations face following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s decision to roll back longstanding fair-housing guidance. In the article, JoAnn explains why the withdrawal of these materials should […]
