NDAA Week in the House The Senate is out of session this week as House lawmakers return to Washington with hopes of passing the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and National Security-State appropriations bill. The House Rules Committee will meet on Monday to consider three bills, including the NDAA. […]
A condominium association may prohibit cigarette smoking in the common elements/common areas by adopting a Rule. An association may also prevent cigarette smoking on a balcony or patio, which are usually limited common elements. If such areas are limited common elements, then, just like with the common elements, the association […]
The Office of the Condominium Ombudsman is an office of the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (“Division”) of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”). The Ombudsman is a bureau chief of the Division, is appointed by the DBPR’s Secretary, and serves at the pleasure of […]
The 2026 Legislative Session for Florida concluded earlier this year and did not result in significant changes to the community association statutes, Chapter 718, the Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 719, the Florida Cooperative Act, and Chapter 720, the Homeowners’ Association Act. A number of bills were introduced, but those bills […]
June 26, 2026 – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– Becker is pleased to announce that 18 of the firm’s attorneys in Florida have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 editions of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Rising Stars. The annual Super Lawyers lists recognize outstanding lawyers who have attained a high […]
