Q: Lee County has information for homeowners’ association leaders. Professional property managers and residential community associations can now take steps to protect their communities in the event of a hurricane or other declared major disaster in Lee...
Episode 06: Can Associations Force Residents to Leave During a Hurricane? – “Can They Do That?”
06.21.2019
Not everyone chooses to evacuate during dangerous storms. Can community associations force residents to leave? Can they turn off the power and elevators, leaving those who stay stranded? Community association members across the state are asking, “Can They Do That?” When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem […]
Becker Hosts Lex Fellows in Washington, D.C.
06.20.2019
Becker’s Federal Lobbying Team was honored to host Lex Fellows in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office this week. Managing Director Omar Franco and Senior Government Relations Consultant Clarence Williams spoke to Lex Fellows about their role as lobbyists and reviewed a case study together on the Federal RFP process. The […]
In 2017, the Florida Bar and Florida Realtors made significant changes to the “As-Is” Residential Contract for Purchase and Sale and the FAR/BAR Standard Contract. One of the biggest and more controversial of the changes was the replacement of the phrase “loan commitment” with “loan approval,” and the duties such […]
Directors Voting – Dispelling Myths
06.20.2019
Every director who sits on the board of a homeowners association gets a voice in the operations of the association. The questions I receive are more about how that voice is exercised through a vote. For instance, some directors travel quite a bit, whether for work or play is irrelevant. […]
