March 27, 2025 – Miami, FL – Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, is honored to host Judge Adalberto Jordan, J.D. ’87, in conversation with Judge Kevin Newsom—both serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit—at the Alan S. Becker […]
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Condominiums and HOAs may dominate Florida’s shared ownership landscape, but cooperative associations offer a fascinating alternative with their own distinct legal framework and operational quirks. This week, Board-certified community association attorney and Becker shareholder David Rogel joins Take It To The […]
Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding. These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act (collectively the “Acts”).
Associations in Florida must follow strict legal requirements to safeguard against liability and administrative penalties. Pursuant to Section 399.02(5)(b), Florida Statutes, associations are responsible for elevator safety and maintenance after inspection and certification, even if they outsource maintenance services. This includes not only standard elevators but also escalators, dumbwaiters,...
Electric Vehicles (EV) continue to become more commonplace on our Florida streets. This increase of EVs has also led to an increase in the need for EV Charging Stations (EVCS). In addition to the public EVCS we see in mall parking lots and other public parking stations, owners of EVs […]
