Posted on January 4, 2012 by Becker & Poliakoff

36th Annual Community Association Leadership Conference

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Becker & Poliakoff announces its 36th Annual Community Association Leadership Conference series beginning on January 24, 2012 through March 23, 2012 at various locations throughout the state.

This FREE conference will focus on new laws impacting Florida's shared ownership communities. Attendees will learn about significant amendments enacted during the 2011 legislative session in Tallahassee, as well as get an update on new case law.  A special feature: a panel discussion focusing on covenant enforcement "How To Maintain Smooth Operations at Your Community". CAMs will earn two continuing education credits in Legal Update 2012. To register, click on the event nearest you (below).

 

Southwest Florida
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Barbara B. Mann Center
8099 College Parkway
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
Register Now		 Friday, March 9, 2012
Naples Grande
(formerly The Registry)
475 Seagate Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Register Now
For further information contact:
Franklin Scott
(239) 433-7707 or
fscott@becker-poliakoff.com
   
Miami Dade and The Keys
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Hawk’s Cay Resort
61 Hawk’s Cay Blvd.
Duck Key, FL 33050
Register Now		 Saturday, March 10, 2012
Hilton Miami Airport
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
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For further information contact:
Adrian Gonzalez
(305) 262-4433 or
agonzalez@becker-poliakoff.com
   
Tampa Bay Port St. Lucie

Friday, February 17, 2012
Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
950 Lake Carillon Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Register Now

For further information contact:
Charlotte Toth
(727) 712-4000
or ctoth@becker-poliakoff.com

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tradition Town Hall
10799 Civic Lane
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Register Now

For further information contact:
Allison Martin
(772) 871-9320
or amartin@becker-poliakoff.com
   
Sarasota

Saturday, February 4, 2012
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
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For further information contact:
Susan Reyes
(941) 366-8826 or
sreyes@becker-poliakoff.com
   
Broward West Palm Beach

Saturday, March 3, 2012
Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317
Register Now

For further information contact:
Steve Bahm
at (954) 364-6018
or sbahm@becker-poliakoff.com

Friday, March 16, 2012
Kravis Center-Cohen Pavilion
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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For further information contact:
Eileen Durrance
(561) 655-5444 or edurrance@
becker-poliakoff.com
   
Central Florida

Friday, February 10, 2012
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
1501 International Parkway
Lake Mary, FL 32746
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Plaza Resort & Spa
600 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Register Now		 Friday, March 23, 2012
Holiday Inn-Viera Conference Center
8298 N. Wickham Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32940
Register Now
For further information contact:
Allison Martin
(772) 871-9320
or amartin@becker-poliakoff.com
   
Panhandle
Friday, February 10, 2012
Emerald Coast Conference Center
1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548
Register Now		 Friday, February 17, 2012
Bay Point Wyndham
4114 Jan Cooley Drive
Panama City, FL 32408
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For further information contact:
Melissa Bond
(850) 664-2229 or
mbond@becker-poliakoff.com
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Posted on August 27, 2009 by Lisa Magill

Learn Your Rights as Owner of Condo, Co-op or HOA Property

Ownership of Property Governed by a Condominium, Cooperative or Homeowners' Association Carries Significant Responsibilities. 

Gary A. Poliakoff, J.D.  and Jennifer Bales Drake both interviewed on Fox Business News.  Click HERE to watch Gary Poliakoff.  Click HERE to watch Jennifer Bales Drake.

Owning property governed by a community association carries responsibilities in addition to privileges.  Among other things, owners bear responsibility for the costs associated with maintenance, repair, replacement and protection of the common property and facilities as well as administration of the Association. 

Mr. Poliakoff explains how important it is for buyers to research the financial status of the Association before purchasing a property in a "Shared Ownership Community" or "SOC", which is the term used in his new book, New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-Op and HOA Living.   The interview also includes comments relative to the housing market, especially with regard to the impact of lending criteria by government sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 

Ms. Drake explains the pitfalls of leasing residential property in the current foreclosure market to Fox Business News' co-anchors Dagen McDowell and Brian Sullivan in the interview posted above.  Bank foreclosures are responsible for significant losses of revenue to community associations throughout Florida and nationwide.

The more owners understand the obligations associated with ownership and occupancy of a residence within a shared ownership community the better.   Community leaders are, for the most part, owners as well.   Minimizing disputes that can become quite costly and aggravating for everyone involved is especially important in this economy, as community leaders need to focus on streamlining operations, reducing expenses and handling delinquencies.

 

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