Q: I have noticed that our governing documents contain numerous references to the developer, even though the developer is no longer involved. Can the homeowners’ association’s board have the authority to remove or amend these developer-related references from the documents without requiring a vote of the owners, given that these […]
Benjamin Franklin famously said in 1789, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Had he lived in a community association in Florida, his quote likely would have read “… except death and taxes and changes in Florida community association law.” There were a […]
As federal policy shifts reshape the fair housing landscape, legal clarity has become more important—and more elusive—than ever. In a recent HousingWire article examining HUD’s proposal to roll back longstanding disparate impact guidance, Becker senior attorney JoAnn Nesta Burnett offers critical insight into the uncertainty facing real estate professionals, community […]
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Hiring a contractor shouldn’t feel like a risky gamble—especially when you’re spending association funds and hoping for a great result for your repair or renovation project. On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks […]
House Returns to Partial Government Shutdown The House of Representatives returns to Washington this week with hopes of quickly ending a partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. The House Rules Committee will meet on Monday for the first procedural vote on the funding package. If that succeeds, a […]
