As many of you may know, SB 824 sponsored by Senator Diaz, would have made it much more difficult if not impossible for your private residential community to restrict or prohibit short-term rental activity on internet platforms like Airbnb. While that …
Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears on Money Matters Top Tips Podcast
Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger appeared on the Money Matters Top Tips Podcast with host Adam Torres. During this guest spot, she speaks to her vast experience including how she knew she wanted to become an attorney, how she …
“How to stop the erosion of civility in community associations,” Sun Sentinel
Raised voices, reddened faces and angry gestures. You might think you are watching a Congressional hearing on C-SPAN, but you are at your community’s board meeting.
The erosion of civility in our …
Mutual of Omaha’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit
Community Association Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger will deliver the keynote presentation on mindful management at Mutual of Omaha’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit on March 21st. The Summit is the premier event in community management, offering a unique opportunity to interact …
FL Division of Condos Proposes Greater Financial Penalties on Associations
Florida condominiums, cooperatives and, to a lesser degree, homeowners’ associations are subject to the imposition of fines and penalties by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshare and Mobile Homes (“Division”) for a variety of mistakes and missteps. The Division plans …
When Construction Occurs Next Door, Your Board Needs to Get Involved Early!
It’s likely that at some point during your community’s lifespan, new construction will occur nearby and the impact on your residents will vary both short and long-term depending on the steps your Board takes early in the process. Sometimes new …
Medical Marijuana and Your Florida Community
Citizens in the Sunshine State approved Amendment 2, which legalized the use of medical marijuana, by a 71% margin. Florida is expected to log more than $1 billion in medical marijuana sales by 2019, according to a report compiled by …
Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Lobbying Initiative
For the 2018 Legislative Session, Becker & Poliakoff’s Community Association Leadership Lobby’s (CALL) will once again tackle the thorny issue of older Florida high-rises that have previously opted out of sprinkler systems still being required to retrofit with …
Community associations need to be hurricane-proof, too
As Mike Tyson said, “Everybody’s got a plan until they get hit.” This hurricane season is confirming the need for community associations to develop the right plans, learn from their experiences and continually refine their plans.
Many volunteer …
Associations dealing with unique problems post Hurricane Irma
Thankfully Floridians heeded the call and evacuated where necessary and prepared one and all for the monstrous Hurricane Irma. While Irma was a lengthy and dangerous storm, the effects on Florida were not as devastating as had been feared. However, …