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“Legal Update: House Bill 797—Modernizing Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes” – FLCAJ

08.03.2026
Bryony G. Swift

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the governor signed House Bill 797 (HB 797) completely overhauling Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes, formerly known as the Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act. Chapter 617 became the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act on July 1, 2026. Many of the statutory changes in this […]

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

Community Update – July 2026

07.31.2026
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaJose Luis BaloyraDonna DiMaggio BergerS. David CooperYeline GoinNicolas M. JimenezSanjay KurianSteven B. LesserJoseph MarkovichAaron J. PrussBryony G. SwiftNataly Gutierrez Vazquez

Summer is a busy time for many Florida community associations, making it especially important for boards and managers to stay current on evolving legal and operational issues. In this issue of CUP, we cover affidavit requirements, handling water leaks, and cybersecurity best practices to help associations manage risk. Don’t miss […]

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

New Conflict-of-Interest Rules Under HB 797 Raise the Stakes for Association Directors

07.27.2026
Bryony G. Swift

Florida House Bill 797 (2026) significantly revises Section 617.0832 of the Florida Statutes, creating a modernized framework for addressing director conflict-of-interest transactions. For condominium and homeowners’ associations, these changes are particularly important because Sections 718.3027 and 720.3033 expressly require association boards to comply with Chapter 617’s...

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

Community Update – December 2025

12.31.2025
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffYeline GoinAllison L. HertzNicolas M. JimenezMichelle H. KaiserFlorence KingRobyn M. SeversBryony G. Swift

A new year means new goals! As we turn the corner into 2026, this issue of CUP spotlights practical tips to help your community association start the year off right. This includes a review of new legislation, an overview of your association’s right of access, and a clear explanation of […]

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

Becker Named Top 30 Lobbying Firm in Q3 of 2025 by Florida Politics

12.08.2025
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé Keichi FuentesNicholas HessingYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerCody RogersLaToya ShealsBryony G. SwiftJileah Wilder

Becker is pleased to announce our Government Law & Lobbying practice has been named a top 30 firm by Florida Politics, based on third-quarter revenue for 2025. Becker also ranked in the top 30 for first-quarter and second quarter revenues for 2025. Bernie Friedman, Chair of the firm’s Government Law […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying