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Community Association Due Process Rights with Respect to Neighboring Developments

03.30.2022
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

If your community association receives notice about a public hearing to consider or approve a development proposal on adjacent land, does the association or its members have a right to object? Yes, local governments must afford objecting property owners and residents procedural due process, which includes fair notice of the […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Land Use & Zoning

Community Update – February 2022

03.01.2022
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJames Robert Caves, IIIJay Roberts

Becker’s Take it to the Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger podcast features a variety of guests including our very own attorneys from across the firm’s practice areas and offices. Check out this month’s “Did You Know” section for more information and to tune in to these insightful episodes that delve into everything […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Honey, Those Neighbors Are At It Again! Call Code Enforcement!”

02.15.2022
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

There was a time, not so long ago, when Floridians could easily, and anonymously, report known or suspected violations of local ordinances and regulations to code enforcement. Neighbors could report their concerns about abandoned or unsafe structures, building without permits or by unlicensed contractors, unpermitted uses of property, noise violations, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Land Use & Zoning, Government Law & Lobbying, Real Estate, Construction Law & Litigation

Community Update – December 2021

12.31.2021
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPEllyn Setnor BogdanoffJoAnn Nesta BurnettJamie B. DokovnaYeline GoinPatrick C. HowellElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieK. Joy MattinglyDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlJay RobertsKaryan San MartanoMark D. Friedman

Before heading into the New Year, we look back at the year’s most popular reads. This month’s featured articles highlight the topics you found most interesting in 2021 – from fining committees to questions about remote meetings. From all of us at Becker, we wish you a happy holiday and […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker Launches Interdisciplinary Sea Level Rise Advisory Team to Serve Florida’s Coastal Residents

12.28.2021
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffJennifer Bales DrakeDonna DiMaggio BergerOmar FrancoMark J. StemplerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

As one of the first law firms in Florida to address the legal issues stemming from sea level rise, Becker is excited to announce its interdisciplinary Sea Level Rise Advisory Team which includes experienced and knowledgeable lawyers ready to assist our clients in preparing for the future. Our multifaceted team […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Construction Law & Litigation, Public, Private Partnerships (P3)