Insights & News

The 2020 Legislative Guide is here! Florida’s 2020 Session produced a bevy of newly passed community association legislation including the long-awaited criminalization of fraudulent emotional support animal requests. New laws regarding registration requirements for “55 and over” communities, rights for HOA residents to use fireworks on the 4th of July, […]

Q: I went on a walk in my community and saw at least 8 homes flying either Trump or Biden flags.  Is it legal to fly a political flag on a home located in a homeowners association? I.B. A: Sections 720.304(2)(a) and 720.3075(3) of the Florida Homeowners Association Act specifically […]

Q: My homeowners’ association has maintenance access easements over certain areas across the lots adjacent to a pond. Does this mean that all homeowners’ association owners/members are allowed to walk over these access easements to access the pond? (D.P., via e-mail) A: It depends upon the language of the grant […]

Becker Community Association Shareholder Steven Mezer participated in KW Property Management’s webinar: “Improving Property Values with Capital Improvement Projects.” Watch the webinar replay.  

Becker Community Association Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger participated in episode 1 of the second season of Castle Group’s COVID-19 webinar series. She was joined by Castle Group’s Founder and CEO James Donnelly as they continue exploring topics including the challenges associated with re-opening communities. Watch the webinar replay.