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Competitive Bidding… A Primer for Board Members and Managers

03.26.2025
Michelle H. Kaiser

Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding. These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act (collectively the “Acts”).

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

Key Points You Should Know About Elevator Safety

03.26.2025
Joseph Markovich

Associations in Florida must follow strict legal requirements to safeguard against liability and administrative penalties. Pursuant to Section 399.02(5)(b), Florida Statutes, associations are responsible for elevator safety and maintenance after inspection and certification, even if they outsource maintenance services. This includes not only standard elevators but also escalators, dumbwaiters,...

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

Rules for a Condominium Association to Consider Regarding the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

03.26.2025
Florence King

Electric Vehicles (EV) continue to become more commonplace on our Florida streets. This increase of EVs has also led to an increase in the need for EV Charging Stations (EVCS). In addition to the public EVCS we see in mall parking lots and other public parking stations, owners of EVs […]

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

Women’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Jennifer Bales Drake

03.25.2025
Jennifer Bales Drake

In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women attorneys and lobbyists whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions […]

Areas of Focus: General Corporate, Public, Private Partnerships (P3), Real Estate

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 24

03.24.2025
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Washington’s March Madness Congress returns to Washington this week following its week-long recess after lawmakers voted to avert a government shutdown. However, the House will briefly depart town this Wednesday so Members can attend the funeral of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), who passed away earlier this month. With […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying