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Is This a Conflict?

03.21.2019
David G. Muller

The board member in a homeowners association just hired the same pool company that is used by the association.  Conflict? Not necessarily.  There are provisions within the Homeowners Association Act which prohibit contracts between an association and a company when one of the board members from the association has a […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Raffles and Games of Chance: A Gamble for Community Associations,” FLCAJ

03.21.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Historically, gambling was only illegal when it became a public nuisance. See Lee v. City of Miami, 121 Fla. 93, 163 So. 486 (1935). Today, although gambling is not generally prohibited, almost all forms of gambling are either prohibited by Florida law or heavily restricted. Given the potential for condominiums, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Adopting Short Term Rental Restrictions” – Naples Daily News

03.20.2019
David G. Muller

Editor’s Note:  David G. Muller is a Board Certified Attorney in Condominium and Planned Development Law with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., which represents community associations throughout Florida, with offices in Naples, Fort Myers and 10 other Florida cities.  The Firm focuses a substantial amount of its practice on condominium and […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Randy Dow Joins Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice in West Palm Beach

03.20.2019
Randy R. DowSteven B. LesserGary C. Rosen

West Palm Beach, FL – Becker is pleased to announce that Randy R. Dow has joined the firm as a Shareholder in its Construction Law & Litigation Practice. He is based in Becker’s West Palm Beach office. Mr. Dow represents insured and self-insured clients in construction disputes involving construction defects, […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Delay Claims, Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage Disputes