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Keeping Politics Out of Your Community Association

09.15.2020

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 […]

“Boards of Directors Can Hold Closed Meetings for Certain Purposes” – News-Press

09.14.2020
Joseph E. Adams

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 […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 14, 2020

09.14.2020

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 […]

Attorney Fees with Respect to Brokerage Commissions

09.09.2020

Q:  If I have to sue for payment of my brokerage commission, will I be paid for my attorneys’ fees? A:  In Florida, and most jurisdictions throughout the United States, the prevailing party in a lawsuit is not automatically entitled to an award of their attorneys’ fees incurred in the […]