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Update: Additional Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Due to Hurricane Nicole

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Property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other permit- and authorization-holders may have even more opportunities for further extensions due to Hurricane Nicole in 2022.

The following provides an overview of the permit extensions available under law, including …

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Becker Service Announcement: Florida’s New Immigration Law

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In this informative webinar, we cover what to expect in the event your community is damaged by a casualty event, such as a hurricane. Hear from Community Association Shareholder Jay Roberts, Construction Law & Litigation Shareholder Aaron Pruss, an…

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Webinar: Legislative Update 2023

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In this informative webinar, we cover what to expect in the event your community is damaged by a casualty event, such as a hurricane. Hear from Community Association Shareholder Jay Roberts, Construction Law & Litigation Shareholder Aaron Pruss, an…

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Can the Directors and Members of Your Community Association Meet and Vote Remotely?

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, people and businesses alike struggled to meet, organize, and otherwise conduct business in person due to quarantine measures and social distancing policies. In light of these challenges, in 2021, the Florida Legislature enacted laws to make clear …

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Water Will Come: Get Your Ducks in A Row

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Florida has a well-deserved reputation for many things: world-class theme parks, stunning beaches, and, to the delight of outsiders everywhere, the exploits of the infamous “Florida Man.” We also accept, as an inescapable consequence of living in our state, that we …

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Webinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield

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Many associations are looking to undertake major renovation and repair projects in 2022 and special assessments will be needed in many cases to fund those projects. Our webinar will answer your questions about the process your board must follow to levy …

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Episode 26: Can My Employer Require Me to Be Vaccinated? – Can They Do That?

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“My employer has said that all employees will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccination, even though the vaccine doesn’t have full FDA approval – Can they do that?” Becker Shareholder Jamie Dokovna discusses in a brand new episode! …

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Hurricane Preparation

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Yes, it’s that time of year again. The six month long hurricane season in South Florida. South Florida has seen an increase in hurricane activity over the past years, and that is expected to continue this year. Let’s look at some …

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Sweeping New Association Law Takes Effect in Florida

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A far-reaching new piece of legislation targeting community associations took effect in Florida on July 1, 2021. “It’s a mixed bag,” says Donna DiMaggio Berger, a shareholder in the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., office of Becker & …

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Hold Up: 5 Areas to Negotiate on Elevator Maintenance Contracts

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Properly operating elevators rank near the top of the most important — and most visible —equipment in a community association. Yet some communities sign standard service contracts without giving the terms much thought. …

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Governor Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency – Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Remains

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Florida Governor DeSantis recently allowed Executive Order No. 20-52, which originally declared a State of Emergency for the entire State on March 9, 2020 in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida, to expire after eight (8) extensions¹. …

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Donna DiMaggio Berger Addresses Service Animal/ESA Challenge for Community Associations

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Ensuring that a shared ownership community welcomes legitimate service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) while protecting the group from fraudulent claims is one of the most complex issues facing volunteer boards today. Becker shareholder and executive director of the …

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