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Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates: Hurricane Milton

10.07.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]

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

Becker & Miami Law Welcome Julissa Reynoso, Partner at Winston & Strawn and Former U.S. Ambassador, as Keynote Speaker for the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series

10.07.2024
Gary C. Rosen

October 7, 2024 – Miami, FL – Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, is pleased to announce that Julissa Reynoso, Partner at Winston & Strawn and Former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, will be the next keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker […]

“New Website Laws on the Horizon” – News-Press

10.06.2024
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Do the new requirements for associations under Chapters 718 and 720 mandate that their websites must have public-facing pages, or is it sufficient for these websites to only have a password-protected area for members to access the required documents? (R.P., via e-mail) A: Section 718.111(12)(g)1. of the Florida Condominium […]

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

Community Update – September 2024

09.30.2024
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerJamie B. DokovnaMark D. FriedmanNicolas M. JimenezSteven B. LesserJoseph MarkovichJay Roberts

While some areas of the West Coast and Panhandle were fortunate to escape Hurricane Helene’s impact, others were not so lucky. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the storm, and we want to remind you that we are here to help. Our website contains a wealth of educational information for […]

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

“Delinquent Assessment Rights Discussed” – News-Press

09.29.2024
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I recently reviewed communications from our condominium management regarding penalties for unit owners who fail to pay their maintenance fees. I find the penalties to be insignificant and ineffective. I am frustrated that those who don’t pay their share of our expenses seem unaffected and continue to enjoy amenities, […]

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