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“Association Attorney Doesn’t Represent Owners” – News-Press

02.17.2020
Joseph E. Adams

Q: As a condominium unit owner, am I entitled to any representation from the condominium association’s hired lawyer? (R.R., via e-mail) A: Generally speaking, no. While a unit owner may rightfully feel that he or she “pays” for the association’s attorney, the attorney represents the corporation as an entity, not […]

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

“Limit on Charging Transfer Fees?” – Naples Daily News

02.17.2020
David G. Muller

Q: My condominium association imposes strict limitations on the rental of units.  The condominium documents include a requirement for the board to review and approve all proposed leases and tenants.  The condominium documents also permit the association to charge a fee up to the highest amount the law allows to […]

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

Don’t Hesitate: Update Community Association Liens Now and at the Beginning of Each Fiscal Year

02.14.2020
Arnold J. Calabrese

This year community associations of all types saw a significant change to the law that applies to their right to secure payment for outstanding assessments through the filing of liens.  Previously, only condominium associations had a priority lien against other lien holders for only six months of assessments prior to […]

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

SB 802/HB 733 MRTA & Housing Discrimination

02.13.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

One of the most important and valuable aspects of a property owner’s rights is the ability to market and sell their property, and to do so free from the fear of “hidden” or outdated restrictions or claims which may have previously burdened their property. But, what to do when a […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 10, 2020

02.11.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodBert Gómez

The House The House is back in session this evening. Following the release of House Democrats’ infrastructure plan last week, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) is expressing cautious optimism of reaching a principle agreement on the proposal with the Trump Administration following a conversation with Treasury Secretary […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying