December 3, 2024 – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction, halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements, citing constitutional concerns in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland et al. (Case No. 4:24-cv-00478). Background on the CTA The […]
By December 31, 2024, Florida condo boards must complete structural integrity inspections and financial reserve studies as required by new safety laws following the Surfside tragedy. Allison L. Hertz, a shareholder in Becker’s Community Association Practice, spoke with the CBS12 News Investigative Team to discuss the final stretch to the deadline. […]
Congress Pivots to 2025 Lawmakers return to Washington this week for their last working period of the year before breaking for the Holidays and swearing in a new Congress in early January. Congress still needs to pass a government funding bill by December 20th to avoid a shutdown, in addition […]
Q: I recently read your article about the recent amendments to the statute on fining in homeowners’ associations and have a question. Does the 14-day notice need to be sent by certified mail? (A.G., via e-mail) A: Section 720.305(2)(b) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act does not specifically mandate that […]
It’s time to start getting ready for the holidays and other year-end celebrations! This issue of CUP explores some common issues that associations are facing and discusses best practices to start the new year off right. Whether you’re struggling with Florida’s condo crisis, need help understanding the Corporate Transparency Act, or dealing with […]
