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“Hotel Condominium Units – What Are You Buying?” – Wealth Management Magazine

02.15.2021
Steven M. Davis

When teaching contract law to my undergraduate students at Florida International University, I always begin with a question: “How many of you sign a contract without reading it?” A simple question and one would think that everyone reads before they sign. But no. Mostly everyone signs without reading, whether a […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Real Estate

NEW INFO: Exercising with Caution – Requirements for Gym Openings In New Jersey

02.12.2021
Martin C. Cabalar

NOTE: The following are the most current guidelines and replace those mentioned in our September 2020 post. On August 27, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 181 (2020) (the “Order”), setting forth requirements for opening health clubs, as defined by N.J.S.A. 56:8-39, which includes gyms and fitness centers. Many questions remained […]

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

“Projects in Mind for the New Year?” – FLCAJ Magazine

02.12.2021
Lilliana M. Farinas-Sabogal

For many, 2020 felt like it was a giant pause button in an otherwise whirlwind of activity. Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, many planned repairs and/or replacement projects were postponed. As the new year starts off, communities may begin to look at starting these projects anew. […]

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

Florida House Moves Forward With Legislation to Preempt Local Governments From Regulating Vacation Rentals

02.11.2021
Yolanda Cash JacksonBernie FriedmanEllyn S. BogdanoffJosé K. FuentesNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

Vote of the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee Fell Mostly Along Party Lines As our many local government clients know, the Becker Team has been intimately involved in lobbying against the many attempts to limit their ability to manage the vacation rental crisis. The issue continues to severely impact cities of all […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Webinar: Enforcement Strategies for Associations

02.11.2021
Kenneth S. DirektorLilliana M. Farinas-SabogalHoward J. Perl

The adoption and enforcement of rules are the means by which a community defines and preserves a lifestyle. Consistency in enforcement is critical and has never been more critical than it is now, during a life-threatening pandemic. Board members and property managers need to be aware of their responsibility to […]

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