For many Homeowners’ Association (“HOA”) owners and board members, the words “turnover” and “transition” are two of the most anxiously anticipated yet mysterious terms in community association lingo. Often used interchangeably, the phrases generally refer to the period of time (or “triggering event”) in the development of the community at […]
LexisNexis recently released its June 2021 Commercial Leasing Report, reviewing the current U.S. commercial leasing market. The report is based on data from hundreds of recently negotiated, non-publicly filed commercial leases and contains expert opinion, including that of Becker’s David Blattner, regarding the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “After […]
Areas of Focus: Real Estate
“COVID-19 Specific Legislation & Its Impacts On Community Associations” – CAI Central Florida Times
06.30.2021
During the 2021 Legislative Session, the Legislature adopted a number of COVID-19 specific legislation. There are two bills in particular that community associations should be familiar with. CS/SB 72, Relating to Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. This new law imposes significant legal hurdles for individuals who want to […]
An Ohio HOA recently learned the hard way that discrimination lawsuits arising out of pet restrictions aren’t limited to disability-related claims. That’s one lesson from the association’s attempts to remove a pig from its premises; the other is that poorly worded restrictions can backfire. A Pig in a Poke “I’ve […]
Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the East Coast, represented Golden Path Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island exempt company, in connection with its initial public offering. Conducted in the United States, the IPO was completed on June 24, 2021 and raised $57,500,000. Becker attorneys […]
