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Community Update – June 2026

06.30.2026
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerJoAnn Nesta BurnettYeline GoinMichelle H. KaiserElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieJoseph MarkovichBrandon R. McDowellNataly Gutierrez Vazquez

With Hurricane Season underway, now is the perfect time to ensure your community is prepared. From taking proactive steps before a storm arrives to planning for electric vehicle safety during severe weather events, this issue of CUP offers valuable guidance to help your association navigate hurricane season. You’ll also find […]

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

CALL ALERT: HOUSE BILL 797

06.30.2026
Steven H. Mezer

House Bill 797, consisting of 327 pages was signed by Governor Desantis June 25, 2026 to become law July 1, 2026. This is the first significant rewrite of Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Act (“Chapter 617”) in over fifteen years. As of July 1st, 2026, it will now be called the Florida […]

Florida’s Infill Redevelopment Act (SB 1434): New Opportunities for Urban Residential Development

06.30.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On May 21, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1434 (2026), known as the “Infill Redevelopment Act” or “FIRA” into law, creating a new statewide framework intended to accelerate residential development on certain environmentally impacted properties in Florida’s urbanized counties. The law became effective immediately upon signing and was […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of June 29

06.29.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

NDAA Week in the House The Senate is out of session this week as House lawmakers return to Washington with hopes of passing the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and National Security-State appropriations bill. The House Rules Committee will meet on Monday to consider three bills, including the NDAA. […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Can a Condominium Association Prohibit Medical Marijuana Smoking in the Same Way It Can Prohibit Cigarette Smoking?

06.29.2026
Elizabeth A. Lanham-Patrie

A condominium association may prohibit cigarette smoking in the common elements/common areas by adopting a Rule. An association may also prevent cigarette smoking on a balcony or patio, which are usually limited common elements. If such areas are limited common elements, then, just like with the common elements, the association […]

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