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“‘Estoppel’ Fee Explained” – News-Press

09.12.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I recently contacted my condominium association to get an account status for refinancing my mortgage. I was charged $299.00, which seems like a lot. Is this a valid charge? (J.R., via e-mail) A: The Condominium Act, the Cooperative Act, and the Homeowners’ Association Act, all regulate the amount the […]

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

“Neighbor Complaint Letters Not Confidential” – News-Press

09.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our association has a requirement that no cars be parked in the street. I keep receiving letters from the manager saying that keeping a car parked in front of my house is a violation and that the letters are because of complaints from my neighbors. Am I allowed to […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 5, 2022

09.05.2022
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniOmar FrancoBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The Administration President Biden enters the month of September after signing key pieces of legislation last month, including the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as bills addressing funding for semiconductor chips and veterans’ toxic burn pits. This week, President Biden is holding a cabinet meeting at the White House with […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Mixed Messaging on Solar Panels Penalizes Florida Homeowners Seeking to Save Energy” – Miami Herald

09.02.2022
Donna DiMaggio Berger

In this op-ed for the Miami Herald, Becker Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger, dissects the conflict that solar panels can cause between insurers and homeowners. While homeowners do have a right, insurers often cite risk of injury, the use of the building for commercial purposes, and the risk of roof uplift […]

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

Community Update – August 2022

09.01.2022
Donna DiMaggio BergerYeline GoinSteven B. LesserJay RobertsRobyn M. Severs

This month’s edition of CUP is packed with insightful information. In addition to our featured articles, be sure to check out new episodes of the Take it to the Board Podcast including conversations with community association professional coach, Carmelo Millimaci, and Broward County Property Appraiser, Marty Kiar. Also, find out why it’s […]

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