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“Owner Social Media Page Raises Questions” – News-Press

03.08.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our homeowners’ association has a new board that is currently working on the transition from the builder. Residents have become quite vocal, and complaints are numerous about general association matters and other residents. A resident set up a social page open to members of the community, which has become […]

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

SPOTLIGHT: Donna DiMaggio Berger, Community Association Law

03.04.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service.  Donna DiMaggio Berger is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law, founder and executive director of Becker’s Community Association Leadership […]

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

“Weighing the Costs: Common Sense/‘Cents’ COVID-19 Measures for Community Associations Reopening Common Elements and Common Facilities” – FCAP Managers Report

03.02.2021

One full year into the COVID-19 pandemic and people have really started to appreciate (or abhor) their neighbors. The extra time at home or stuck in one’s condominium unit has caused an increased sense of awareness and, in some cases, aggravation regarding the comings and goings and habits of our […]

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

“Association Cannot Edit Candidate Resumes” – News-Press

03.01.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: For our condominium association’s upcoming election, the blank candidate information sheet provided by the management company has a signature and date line at the bottom. Is it required that candidates running for the board of directors to sign the candidate information sheet form after what they have written about […]

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

Should Condominium Associations Be Permitted to Invest Operating & Reserve Funds? SB 1490 Says Yes!

02.26.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For years there have been significant legal constraints on a condominium association’s ability to use reserve funds. In addition to the statutory requirement to obtain membership approval for non-designated reserve usage, the prevailing school of thought was that association funds could not be invested since investments can and do fail. […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Florida Community Association