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Community Update – February 2023

02.28.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanJay RobertsHoward J. Perl

Spring is the season of new beginnings and a reminder of how nice change can be. This month, we spotlight timely issues and provide guidance for you and your community to move forward. Our featured articles explore various topics from condo safety regulations and hurricane repairs to combatting growing hate crimes inside community associations. Also […]

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

Director Elections in HOAs (i.e. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West)

02.27.2023
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

An increasing number of homeowners’ associations are adopting a two-notice, advance-nomination process for electing directors, similar to the election procedures statutorily dictated for condominium associations. Yet with many HOAs still operating with governing documents drafted by the developer, it is not uncommon to hear about situations where an association is […]

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

Enforcing the Rules and Regulations in Your Community: All Actions Have Consequences. How Prepared Are You to Enforce Them?

10.27.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Whether you live in a condominium, cooperative, or homeowners’ association, owners and their guests, tenants and invitees are bound by the association’s governing documents, which may include the declaration, articles of incorporation, and bylaws, and any rules and regulations. Prospective owners and tenants must understand what is required of them […]

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

Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations

10.27.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

On July 1, 2021, changes to Florida law opened the door to allow condominium and cooperative associations a new option for addressing disputes between unit owners and the association through presuit mediation. Previously, certain disputes between condominium associations and unit owners (or cooperatives and unit owners) were required to be […]

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