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FL Division of Condos Proposes Greater Financial Penalties on Associations

08.06.2018
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Florida condominiums, cooperatives and, to a lesser degree, homeowners’ associations are subject to the imposition of fines and penalties by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshare and Mobile Homes (“Division”) for a variety of mistakes and missteps.  The Division plans to pass sweeping changes to Chapter 61B-21 of the Florida […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Board President Should Vote

08.05.2018
Joseph E. Adams

Q: There is some confusion when the president of my association is required to vote. Does the president vote whenever the rest of the directors vote on an issue, or is the president only supposed to vote in order to break a tie? (V.B.) A: The board president is almost […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker’s Spotlight: Flood Insurance

08.02.2018
Omar FrancoBert GómezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Becker’s Spotlight offers a weekly in-depth analysis of an issue driving the discussion in Washington. This week, President Donald Trump signed legislation temporarily extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until the end of hurricane season. While the NFIP has been extended until November 30th, Congress is still working toward […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

How Will the Next Generation of Condo Owners Change Fla.’s Shared Ownership Communities?

08.02.2018
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Donna DiMaggio Berger wrote this commentary article about how the next generation of condo owners is changing Florida’s shared ownership communities that was featured in the Daily Business Review. Donna writes, “Despite statistics proving that the age of condominium owners in the Sunshine State is trending younger and younger these days, the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA