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When Does the Buyer Get the Keys After Closing on a House?

01.07.2022

One of the most overlooked components of a real estate transaction is what happens when the ink dries on the stack of documents everyone signed during the closing, but funds are not immediately available. Buyers typically think they get keys right away upon signing. But before they can get the keys to the property they just purchased […]

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“Legislative Changes Opens the Door to New Options for Resolving ‘Disputes’ In Condominium and Cooperative Associations” – CAI South Gulf Coast Magazine

01.05.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Earlier this year, the Florida legislature passed changes to Florida’s Condominium Act (Chapter 718) the Cooperative Act (Chapter 719), and the Homeowners Association Act (Chapter 720), Florida Statute. These amendments went into effect on July 1, 2021 and opened the door to allow condominium and cooperative associations a new option […]

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

Becker Expands its Lobbying Footprint in California

01.05.2022
Chris BerardiniBert GómezOmar FrancoAmanda L. Wood

Providing Representation and Lobbying Services for Federal and State Clients Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 5, 2022 – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the US, announced that it has expanded its footprint to Sacramento to provide representation and lobbying services for federal and […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of January 3, 2022

01.04.2022
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniOmar FrancoBert GómezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Happy 2022! The Administration and the Senate The Biden Administration hopes to continue progress towards passing the Build Back Better Act (BBB) this year after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) shockingly announced his opposition to the measure in the twilight of 2021. The Administration and Congress will likely either continue negotiations […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“‘Drawing a Line in the Sand’ by Reviving Previously Unenforced Restrictions” – FCAP Managers Report

01.04.2022
Karyan San Martano

The previous boards failed to enforce the parking restrictions in the community, and now parking has become a nightmare. The new board would like to remedy the solution, but can the board begin to enforce a restriction that has not been enforced in the past? Generally, the association may lose […]

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