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“Florida Anti-Mandate Law About Masks, Vaccinations Imperils Senior Communities” – The Palm Beach Post

09.06.2023
Donna DiMaggio Berger

In her Op-Ed, “Florida anti-mandate law about masks, vaccinations imperils senior communities” published in the August 25, 2023, Palm Beach Post, Becker Community Practice Group Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger weighs in on how a new Florida law effectively ties the hands of community associations that want to keep their common […]

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

“Where Is the Money Coming From?” – Florida Community Association Journal

09.05.2023
Mark D. Friedman

With all the new laws, especially for buildings three stories in height or higher, along with reserve funding requirements, condominium living has just gotten a lot more expensive. With only one steady source of income, namely the assessments paid on a monthly or quarterly basis from unit owners, sometimes those […]

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

Community Update – August 2023

08.31.2023
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerMichael O. DermodyMark D. FriedmanMary R. HawkNicolas M. JimenezMarty PlattsJay Roberts

Hurricane Idalia is reported to be the worst hurricane to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend in 100 years. Our hearts are with everyone affected and we are always here to help. Our website contains a significant amount of educational information for your community. Should your property incur damage, the firm’s […]

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

You May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How

08.30.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Due to Hurricane Idalia, some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Government Law & Lobbying