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“Becoming “55 and Over Condo” Requires Several Steps” – News-Press

05.17.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our condominium association is considering converting into a “55 and older” community. Is it true that 80% of our units must vote “yes” to effectuate this change? (D.J., via e-mail) A: No. The federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, as amended by the Housing for Older Persons Act, […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 10, 2021

05.10.2021
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House Republican members are poised to remove Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her conference leadership position and replace her with Elise Stefanik (R-NY). Some see this as retribution against Cheney for her outspoken criticism of former President Trump’s role in the violent January 6 attack of the Capitol and her […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Symbols of Change,” Common Ground Magazine

05.06.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Written by Mike Ramsey. Cultural clashes and potential fair housing disputes, including fights over the Confederate flag, are impacting the inclusive and supportive mission of communities. Most community associations may never see a Confederate flag in their midst, but legal experts say it behooves all leaders to think preemptively about […]

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