Becker, in association with the Community Associations Institute – West Florida Chapter, presented “Community Associations and COVID-19: What’s on the Horizon?” a webinar featuring Becker Shareholders David Muller, Kevin Edwards, and Steven Mezer. Panelists discussed how volunteer boards can safeguard their communities in light of COVID-19. Panelists: David Muller Shareholder...
Not surprisingly, the chatter about whether or not political signs should be permitted in private residential communities has increased as we draw closer to the elections in November. Let’s first discuss whether or not an owner in a Florida HOA has the “right” to install signs. The short answer is […]
Q: When can a condominium board of directors hold a meeting which is closed to the owners? (P.C., via e-mail) A: Pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(c) of the Florida Condominium Act, meetings of the board of administration at which a quorum of the board members is present must be properly noticed […]

The House The House formally returns to session on Monday with a series of votes on a number of non-controversial bills in the evening. The pressure on House Democrats and Speaker Nancy Pelosi is increasing as negotiations on another coronavirus relief bill have stalled. Democratic Leadership has thus far been […]
“I received a notice that my property is in violation of local code and ordinances. The city wants to start imposing fines on my property. Can they do that?” Becker Shareholder Jeremy Shir discusses in a brand new episode! When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to […]