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“Hurricane Ian Recover: Debris Removal Issues” – News-Press

10.30.2022
Joseph E. Adams

It has now been about a month since Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida. The clean-up process is ongoing, and many community associations still have significant amounts of debris to deal with. One option that may be available to community associations to address debris removal is authorizing entry by county contractors […]

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

Community Update – October 2022

10.28.2022
Jennifer L. BiletnikoffRobyn M. SeversJay RobertsMark D. FriedmanJoseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Becker is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. Ian has taken lives, destroyed homes and property, and ravaged entire infrastructure systems of towns and cities. As we turn our eyes to recovery, Becker is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, November 9 at 12:00 PM EST to review […]

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

“Emergency Powers for Community Associations” – News-Press

10.17.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Two and half weeks ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida. Hurricane Ian was practically a worst-case scenario for our area and has impacted essentially every person and community. The recovery for many of our communities will take years and the process is only beginning. In response to Hurricane […]

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

“Recovery From Hurricane Ian” – News-Press

10.10.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Recovery From Hurricane Ian Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian was a historic storm and has left a wide and substantial swath of damage across Southwest Florida. As we all work to recover from the ongoing effects of Hurricane Ian, I would like to share a few pointers we have learned from past […]

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

“Special Assessment Due Dates Not Set by Statute” – News-Press

10.03.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I understand that the board of directors of my condominium association has the authority to levy special assessments. However, is there any requirement on when special assessments must be due? Does the association have to allow at least 30 days or more before the special assessment can be due? […]

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