Becker Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger joined KW Property Management Executive Director Tim O’Keefe and COO Katalina Cruz in their webinar “One Year Later: COVID-19 Best Practices for Community Associations.” During their discussion, the panelists both reflected back and also discussed best practices for HOAs and Condo associations as we look […]
CALL ALERT: Property Damage Claims Will Become More Difficult With Passage of HB305 & SB76
03.17.2021
Florida is always potentially in the path of a deadly storm during hurricane season. Because of that geographic vulnerability, property insurance changes are hotly debated each year during Florida’s 60-day Legislative Session. Every year seems to bring increasingly active hurricane seasons and, naturally, property insurance rates climb ever higher. Another […]
When was the last time you thoroughly reviewed your governing documents? The Statute changes over time. New court rulings can change the legal landscape. What worked for your developer or for a community 20, 30 or 40 years ago may no longer work for you today. This is why […]
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 […]
Should Condominium Associations Be Permitted to Invest Operating & Reserve Funds? SB 1490 Says Yes!
02.26.2021
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. […]
