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Proposed Florida Legislation Might Help Stem the Tide of Fraudulent Emotional Support Animal Requests

12.06.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

If there is one topic that unites all types of shared ownership communities regardless of their location, size, or demographics, it is a growing frustration over fraudulent emotional support animal (ESA) requests. Communities throughout Florida have seen their ability to enforce reasonable pet restrictions eviscerated as more residents make dubious […]

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

Community Update – November 2019

11.27.2019
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPDavid G. MullerMarty Platts

As we prepare for the holidays and other year-end festivities, associations are also beginning to look ahead to the needs and demands of the coming year. This month’s edition explores some of the issues that associations may encounter from time to time and discusses best practices for putting your community’s […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Why Should Your Community Consider Trademarking Its Name and Logo?

11.26.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Many communities rely upon name recognition and a certain style logo to attract attention from potential new purchasers as well as to enhance real property values for existing owners. I live in a country club community that has a distinct font and logo which is intentionally highlighted on our association […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Associations Being Threatened with Website Litigation

11.24.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

If your association currently has a website (one you own or one which has been provided to you by your management company) or you are in the planning stages of creating an association website, please read this CALL Alert thoroughly as it contains important information for you. If you don’t […]

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

“Condo Boards Can’t Turn Down Applicants Just Because They Don’t Like Them” – Miami Herald

11.18.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

“If I like you, you’re in.” Those words were uttered by the board president of the first condominium unit I bought right out of law school. At the time, I wasn’t going to quibble about whether or not this screening procedure was legitimate. Many community association residents expect their board […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales