Insights & News

With Hurricane Season underway, now is the perfect time to ensure your community is prepared. From taking proactive steps before a storm arrives to planning for electric vehicle safety during severe weather events, this issue of CUP offers valuable guidance to help your association navigate hurricane season. You’ll also find […]

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 […]

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 […]

This year brings exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together as a community. From best practices in property insurance and guidance on electronic voting, to insights on milestone inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), and updates on HUD’s fair housing rollback, we’re here to support you every step of […]

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 […]