Disputes over maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities are common in community associations and a well drafted declaration or amendment to the declaration can help prevent disputes over who (owner or association) is responsible for a specific item of maintenance. Regarding how to interpret your existing condominium documents, the unit boundaries […]
In the community association world, it is fundamental for board members, managers and decision-makers to have good communication skills in order to succeed. Such skills are important in any business, but in community associations where membership and dues are mandatory, good communication is critically important. Many problems and misunderstandings are […]
After being re-appointed to the Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College by Governor Rick Scott in March, today José K. Fuentes, Senior Government Relations Consultant in our Miami office, was elected Vice Chairman of the MDC Board. José is the first-ever re-appointee and first Asian American to serve on […]
Summer is here in full dew point oppression, and while many people take this time to vacate the area, many managers and board members are hard at work with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Florida’s communities. In this issue, we hope to make some of that work a bit […]
Becker is proud to announce the launch of our latest blog: RealEstateLawBlog.com. The Real Estate Law Blog provides readers with the latest news and commentary that affects owners, developers, and realtors in Florida. Real Estate law has been a core practice for Becker since its founding in 1973. The firm’s Real Estate […]
