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SPOTLIGHT: Donna DiMaggio Berger, Community Association Law

03.04.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service.  Donna DiMaggio Berger is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law, founder and executive director of Becker’s Community Association Leadership […]

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

Should Condominium Associations Be Permitted to Invest Operating & Reserve Funds? SB 1490 Says Yes!

02.26.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For years there have been significant legal constraints on a condominium association’s ability to use reserve funds. In addition to the statutory requirement to obtain membership approval for non-designated reserve usage, the prevailing school of thought was that association funds could not be invested since investments can and do fail. […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Florida Community Association

Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears in Season 2 Episode 10 of the Castle Group’s Association Leadership Webinar Series

02.17.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Becker Community Association Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger participated in Season 2, Episode 10 of the Castle Group’s Association Leadership webinar series. She was joined by Castle Group Founder and CEO James Donnelly for a discussion on association leadership and how to deal with COVID-19 stressed residents in your community. Watch […]

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

SB 522 Makes it Harder for Local Governments to Restrict Airbnb; Bad Construction Bill Filed; No More Sprinkler Relief for Older High-Rises

02.15.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

SB 522 (Diaz) is designed to preempt regulation of short-term rentals to the State of Florida. In effect, this bill would prohibit a local government from passing a law, ordinance or regulation prohibiting or regulating the duration of vacation rentals. Thankfully there is currently a specific exemption under the bill […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association