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CALL ALERT: Limiting Liability for COVID-19; Criminalizing Inspections & Elections; Permitting Single Petition Property Tax Appeals

03.22.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

This week, we’re going to discuss a few bills that will impact all types of Florida community associations. CS/HB 7 /SB 72 (Brandes) are bills which would protect “business entities” against COVID-19 related claims for damages, injury or death. These bills do include condominiums, cooperatives, and HOAs within the definition of a […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Florida Community Association

“Lowest Bidder Need Not Be Hired” – News-Press

03.22.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: My homeowners’ association recently put out bids for repaving of our roads and hired the lowest bidder. Is this legal? (J.M., via e-mail) A: Both the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act and the Florida Condominium Act require associations to obtain competitive bids for certain contracts. Section 720.3055 of the Homeowners’ […]

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

SPOTLIGHT: Jennifer Bales Drake, Real Estate Law & P3

03.19.2021
Jennifer Bales Drake

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Jennifer Drake is a highly accomplished real estate attorney and a Vice Chair of Becker’s Public, Private Partnerships (P3) practice group. Her practice […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Public, Private Partnerships (P3)

SPOTLIGHT: Joy Mattingly, Community Association Law

03.18.2021
K. Joy Mattingly

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service.  Joy Mattingly is an experienced litigator and leads the firm’s collection and foreclosure practice. She regularly develops comprehensive collections strategies for community, condominium, […]

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