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“Board Member Qualifications and Assessment Delinquencies” – News-Press

06.14.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: A husband and wife currently serve on the board of directors of my condominium association. I did not think this was permitted. Are they both allowed to serve on the board? (K.R., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Florida Condominium Act, generally prohibits co-owners of a unit […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

JoAnn Nesta Burnett Explores the Changing Rules Governing Support Animals in Housing

06.05.2026
JoAnn Nesta Burnett

In a recent article for Florida Realtors® magazine, Becker shareholder JoAnn Nesta Burnett explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding emotional support and service animals in housing communities, titled “How to Navigate Support-Animal Housing Rules in Florida.” As federal fair housing guidance continues to shift and disability accommodation disputes remain at […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Community Update – May 2026

05.31.2026
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffYeline GoinRayaan A. HossainMichelle H. KaiserJoseph MarkovichJon PolenbergJay RobertsGabrielle O. SliwkaJonathan R. Zim

As summer approaches, community associations should prioritize proactive maintenance, emergency preparedness, and effective operational planning. From hurricane readiness and managing conflict within communities to understanding insurance obligations for HOAs, this issue of CUP offers something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss Becker’s featured podcast on managing not just your day, but...

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association