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Episode 09: Refusing to Install Fire Alarm Speakers – “Can They Do That?”

10.21.2019

Residents of a neighborhood were required to install fire alarm speakers in their bedrooms as part of association policy, but one couple refused. Can They Do That? When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to be more questions than answers. Becker’s video series, “Can They Do That?” […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of October 21, 2019

10.21.2019
Omar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House The House returns to session Monday evening with a full agenda for a shortened week. Votes on Thursday have been cancelled following the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings. Cummings will lie in state in the Capitol on Thursday. Following a ceremony for family and Members of Congress, the […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Notice of Annual Meeting Requirement” – Naples Daily News

10.19.2019
David G. Muller

Q: The manager of my condominium association sent out the first notice of annual meeting and election late.  Instead of sending out the first notice 60 days in advance of the annual meeting he sent the first notice out 55 days before.  When I raised my concern he said there likely […]

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

Do the Deadlines on the FAR BAR “AS-IS” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase expire at 5:00pm or 11:59pm?

10.16.2019

Answer: It depends! Section 18F-Time is a commonly misinterpreted section of the FAR BAR Contract. Calendar dates are used to compute the critical dates of the contract. If a deadline falls on a calendar date that is not a weekend or national holiday, the deadline expires at the end of […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales