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“Competitive Bidding Explained” – News-Press

11.13.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: When does a condominium association have to get bids for repair work and does the association have to hire the company with the lowest bid? (K.R., via e-mail) A: Contracts for legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, and landscape architectural services are not subject to the competitive bid requirements. Contracts for […]

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

“Hurricane Ian Cleanup and Restoration Work Issues” – News-Press

11.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

It has now been over a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, causing historic levels of damage to our community. Some of the most shocking damage from Hurricane Ian was due to its unprecedented levels of storm surge, causing flooding in large portions of Southwest Florida. However, […]

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

“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