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Community Update – October 2024

10.31.2024
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerOmar FrancoMark D. FriedmanYeline GoinMary R. HawkAllison L. HertzMichelle H. KaiserSanjay KurianJoseph MarkovichSteven H. MezerVincenzo M. MogaveroDavid G. MullerJon PolenbergJ. David RamseyJay RobertsKaryan San Martano

This issue of CUP highlights a range of timely topics for board members and managers. Whether you’re preparing for budget season, considering amending election terms, or navigating disaster recovery and insurance claims, we’ve got something for you. Don’t miss our recent webinar explaining the Corporate Transparency Act and the mandatory reporting requirements for all community...

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

Becker’s Omar Franco Named a Top 2024 Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics

10.30.2024
Omar Franco

October 30, 2024 – Washington, D.C.— Becker is pleased to announce that Omar Franco has been recognized as a Top 2024 Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). This prestigious honor is awarded to industry professionals who have achieved notable legislative successes, demonstrated innovation, earned the respect of their […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Fire Sprinkler and ELSS Deadlines Extended by Florida Fire Prevention Code

10.29.2024
Yeline Goin

For those of you who own a condominium unit in a high-rise building, you are keenly aware of the many changes through the years to the fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings. The Condominium Act, in Section 718.112(2)(n), Florida Statutes, currently states that all high-rise buildings had to retrofit with […]

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

Condominium Officers, Directors and Managers Who Solicit, Offer to Accept, or Accept “Kickbacks” Now Commit a Felony of the Third Degree

10.29.2024
Michelle H. Kaiser

Florida lawmakers revised Chapter 718, Florida’s Condominium Act, once again following the 2024 Legislative Session through House Bill 1021, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and became effective July 1, 2024.  One of the most surprising revisions to some, was the addition of criminal penalties for certain conduct in violation […]

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

What Is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?

10.29.2024
Yeline Goin

Whether you are a member of a condominium association or homeowners’ association, the respective statutes require the owners and the association to engage in alternative dispute resolution for certain disputes before a complaint is filed in court.  The two types of alternative dispute resolution recognized by the Condominium Act and […]

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