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“Pandemic Has Changed How Boards Do Business” – News-Press

07.27.2020
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our condominium association board held online/telephone monthly meetings during the pandemic enabling owners to listen and ask questions. Normally, our board holds meetings where owners may attend in person. When the Florida Governor implemented Phase 2, the board went back to in person attendance meetings with social distancing. Is […]

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

Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act

07.27.2020
Omar Franco

The Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act would provide additional assistance to the hardest-hit small businesses that are struggling to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The bill has four main components: 7(a) Loans to Recovery Sector Businesses: Authorizes $100 billion in long-term, low-cost loans […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Does My Association Include Fully Funded Reserves in Its Proposed Budget?

07.23.2020

With the budget season approaching, many condominium associations may wonder how to prepare a budget when it’s anticipated that members will vote to waive or partially fund reserves. The board must create a proposed annual budget that includes estimated revenues and expenses. In addition to annual operating expenses, Section 718.112(2)(f)(2)a, […]

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

Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears in Episode 13 of the Castle Group’s COVID-19 Webinar Series

07.22.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Becker Community Association Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger participated in episode 13 of the Castle Group’s COVID-19 webinar series. She was joined by Castle Group’s Founder and CEO James Donnelly as they explored topics including the challenges associated with re-opening communities. Watch the webinar replay.  

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