Becker shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was recently featured in Daily Business Review in a Q&A where she discusses the most pressing issues facing Florida’s community associations today, as well as the inspiration behind launching her the Take It To The Board podcast. Drawing on her experience in board governance, resident […]
As we all know, time is money. That is especially true when seeking legal advice for your community association. A lawyer’s time and advice are their stock in trade. Often, community association communications are lacking in details and factual content necessary for your attorney to render timely and thorough legal […]
“Another Reminder: Condo Defect Claims Against Sponsors Rarely Survive” – Habitat Case Watch
10.28.2025
WHAT HAPPENED: The plaintiff, Thomian Holdings, LLC, owns an Upper West Side condominium apartment unit. The defendant, Cydonia W71, LLC, is the condominium sponsor. The plaintiff purchased the unit from the defendant in November 2020. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant did not fully repair or remediate material construction defects […]
For community associations in Florida, proactive governance is essential for long-term stability and effective community management. Governing documents provide the foundational framework for this management, and periodic amendments are crucial to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the Association and compliance with evolving statutes. Depending on the nature of your association, […]
Q: Does the Florida condominium law regulate what has to be in management contracts between the management company and a condominium association? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Yes. While the law does not generally regulate the “business terms” of management contracts (such as price), there are a number of laws that […]
