On March 27, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida HB 399 into law (Chapter 2026‑7, Laws of Florida, with various provisions taking effect on different dates), enacting some of the most consequential changes to Florida’s land use and development framework in recent years. The Bill narrows local government discretion over […]
In many sections of Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, also known as the Florida Condominium Act, the statute requires an “affidavit.” An affidavit is a written declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily and confirmed by sworn oath or affirmation in the presence of a notary public or other officer having […]
They may be invisible, but easements run throughout your community. What are they, and why do you need to understand them? At some point, nearly every board will encounter an issue that requires an analysis of easement rights to answer the question, “Can we do that?”
Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 27
04.27.2026
The House’s Busy Week Ahead Congress returns to Washington with the focus squarely on the House of Representatives, which has significant items, including FISA, budget reconciliation, and the farm bill, awaiting it. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a three-year extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) […]
Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings during business hours, which prevents most owners from attending. Shouldn’t the board be required to hold its […]
