Q: I have an HOA question about board members voting by proxy. I believe that they cannot submit their own personal vote via proxy, but are they allowed to simply collect unlimited proxies? The board members collect and give the proxies to one board member to distribute. Is this legal? […]
Former Florida lawmaker Katie Edwards-Walpole recently told Law360 that she chose to join Becker due, in large part, to the firm’s commitment to innovation and collaboration. Becker welcomed Katie to its Government Law & Lobbying team just prior before Election Day 2020. Bernie Friedman, the team’s chair, believes that Katie’s […]
Our condominium has never funded reserves, and yet, the board has proposed and adopted a budget that provides for full funding of reserves. – “Can They Do That?” Becker Shareholder Kenneth S. Direktor discusses in a brand new episode! When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to […]
Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA
The tally now stands at 48 Republicans and 48 Democrats in the Senate, with four races yet to be resolved. While it seems unlikely, Democrats do still have a narrow, longshot path to taking the Senate. Control of each chamber has a dramatic impact on priority setting and bill passage, […]
Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying
“Community Association Boards Face Holiday Challenges During Pandemic” – Daily Business Review
11.04.2020
Many community association boards continue to be resilient and cautious in the face of ongoing pressure from some residents to open all amenities, hold in person meetings, allow unfettered access to the property, and act as if the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This pressure has only increased since Gov. Ron […]
