In many community associations, voter apathy is a real issue with members not returning proxies and not attending meetings. This does not only impact elections, but also other membership votes, such as amending the governing documents and voting on material alterations. Simplifying the voting process for owners can go a long way […]
Washington Goes Miami House Republicans and President Donald Trump are travelling to Miami this week for the GOP retreat to discuss how they’ll advance their reconciliation package which aims to cut previous federal spending as an offset to fund the Administration’s immigration, tax, and energy production priorities. The debate of […]
“Budgeting Challenges” – FLCAJ Magazine
Come gather ‘round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ And you better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone For the times they […]
Q: What is the penalty, if any, for a Florida condo association that refuses to adopt hurricane protection specifications? We have none and there is no interest in doing so. Seems to fall into “they won’t find out about us.” (D.N., via e-mail) A: The Florida Condominium Act was amended […]
Mark Stempler, a Managing Shareholder in Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation and Business Litigation Practices, wrote this article published in Florida Bid Reporting about legal and practical issues concerning public procurement, bid protests, and other formal challenges. While most procurements are administered by government agencies without issues, there are times when challenges...