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Community Update – June 2020

06.30.2020
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJamie B. DokovnaLilliana M. Farinas-SabogalMark D. FriedmanJay Roberts

June means the start of Hurricane season in Florida and while we always hope for a quiet year, it’s important that your community take steps now to ensure preparedness should disaster strike. This issue includes Becker’s newly interactive 2020 Hurricane Guide which provides important tips and information to help prepare […]

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

Slowly Getting Over the Hump: Addressing Speeding with Traffic Calming Devices

06.24.2020
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Between kids at play, exterior maintenance projects, pedestrians, and cyclists, your association could be seriously impacted by speeders. As a follow up to Jennifer Horan, Esquire’s article “Slow Your Roll: How to Address Speeding Issues in your Association,” published on October 28, 2019, can or should your association install traffic […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Land Use & Zoning

Florida Governor Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Another 60 Days: State and Local Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available

05.08.2020
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once certain States of Emergency are declared for the length of time the declaration is in effect plus an additional six (6) months. A written request for such an extension must be submitted to […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate

Community Update – April 2020

04.30.2020
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPMark D. FriedmanSteven H. MezerDavid G. MullerJay Roberts

 Our featured article, “Obtaining a Bank Loan; Step-by-Step,” explores the process of attaining a line of credit. A loan can help an association ensure they have necessary funding to navigate through an emergency, whether it be due to the coronavirus, hurricane season, or otherwise. We live in an age where the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA