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“What’s New in Rules and Restrictions,” Community Association Management Insider

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Shareholder Jennifer Horan weighs in on amending community association governing documents to include restrictions on the use of surveillance cameras. “The Ring doorbell has been a huge issue because the span [of the captured images] is so far that they …

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New Law Impacts 55+ Communities

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Q: I heard there is a new law that impacts the registration process for “55+” communities. What are the details? R.W.

A: You heard correctly. Effective July 1, 2020, Section 760.29(4) of Florida Statutes was amended …

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Update on Emotional Support Animal Legislation

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Q: In a recent column you said a new law passed about “emotional support animals,” which is supposed to cut down on bogus requests.  When does this law take effect and what are the details?  M.H. …

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Florida Supreme Court Rules COVID-19 Pandemic Constitutes “Natural Emergency”

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Governor Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency by 60 Days – Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits May Be Available to Associations

Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension …

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Surprise Audits Not Authorized

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Q: Does Florida do unannounced audits of condominium or homeowners’ associations to see if they are conforming to the relevant statutes? For example, some of our board members don’t want bids for a contract even though it is required …

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Transition Committee and Construction Defect Claims

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Q: My new condominium will soon be turning over from the developer. I am a unit owner and have been selected to serve on the transition committee, which has been primarily tasked with determining whether the developer has any …

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BeckerBALLOT is Live

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Today is the day you’ve been waiting for –BeckerBALLOT.com is LIVE! We have partnered with SHYFT digital to offer an easy-to-use, secure, electronic-voting solution for community associations across the state of Florida and beyond. It’s the same great …

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CAI 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Don’t miss us at this year’s 2019 CAI Annual Conference May 15-18 in Orlando, Florida. The national conference brings together community association leaders and professionals to explore the trends and issues shaping today’s community associations, managers, …

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Mutual of Omaha’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit

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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 …

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Schooling Judges on Condo Law

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That was the mission Community Association Group shareholders Joseph E. Adams and J. Kevin Miller chose to accept last month when they taught a course on CA law to the Annual Conference of County Court Judges in Naples. With the …

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22 Becker Attorneys Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law

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Becker’s Community Association practice group has been an industry leader since we opened our doors in 1973. Today, we’re proud to announce that we have the largest, dedicated team of Board Certified attorneys in Condominium and Planned …

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Community associations need to be hurricane-proof, too

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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 …

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