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“Disputes in Community Associations: Arbitration, Mediation, or Litigation?” – FCAP Managers Report

06.28.2022
Karyan San Martano

Disputes within community associations were originally treated like other civil disputes, requiring litigation when the parties could not agree. The law evolved to now require certain types of “alternate dispute resolutions” for community associations before the parties head to court. Specifically, both the Florida Condominium Act (Chapter 718 of the […]

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

Ellyn S. Bogdanoff Scores Big Win for HOAs Blocking New Development on Hendricks Isle

06.24.2022
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie Friedman

Becker Shareholder Ellyn S. Bogdanoff successfully represented a large group of homeowners’ associations and residents against a condominium development on a neighboring lot. “This is a high profile win in Fort Lauderdale,” said Becker Government Law & Lobbying Practice Chair, Bernie Friedman. At issue was a plan from developer Lumiere […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association, Land Use & Zoning, Local Government Lobbying & Procurement

“Hope for the Best; Prepare for the Worst: Preparing for the 2022 Hurricane Season” – Naples Daily News

06.23.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Q: My condominium association just sent all owners a copy of a hurricane plan that lists the actions the association will take if our area is impacted by a hurricane watch or warning. If the association is responsible for protecting the condominium building, what should I do to prepare my […]

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

Becker Organizes Washington, D.C. Advocacy Days for Hispanic National Bar Association

06.22.2022
Perry S. AdairBert GómezAlfonso Lopez

Becker’s Federal Lobbying team recently organized one of the first large-scale White House meetings (post-COVID restrictions) for client, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The HNBA, which is the leading national voice of the Hispanic Legal Community, held its annual Washington, D.C. Advocacy Days in late May. The Becker team, […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying