WHAT HAPPENED: This case arises out of postings allegedly made by the defendants in a private online forum for residents of the plaintiff Trump Village Section 4, Inc., a cooperative complex located in Coney Island, New York. The summons and complaint were filed on June 13, 2023. The complaint alleges […]
Q: Our condominium consists of a number of buildings with two residential floors with covered parking underneath. It is my understanding that the prior statutes allowed associations to partially fund the reserves. Fully funding the reserves through increased quarterly payments or a sizable special assessment will impose an unnecessary hardship […]
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: In last week’s column, I answered parts of this question by explaining the differences between operating […]
State Magistrate Judge Recommended Suit Be Stricken As Sham Pleading Ft Lauderdale, Fla. – November 21, 2025 — Becker is pleased to announce the firm has secured a $100,000 settlement with The Miami Lakes Town Council, which fully resolves the municipality’s lawsuit falsely claiming there was a professional services agreement […]
Omar Franco, head of Becker & Poliakoff’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C., graces the front cover of the Fall 2025 issue of INFLUENCE Magazine. The feature explores the growth of Florida-based lobbying firms beyond their Sunshine State roots. Becker’s lobbying practice is known for strategically leveraging the team’s decades […]
