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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 Development Law in the state of Florida. Board certification demands rigorous testing and is …
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 community association boards and their managers already know they should have date-stamped videos of …
All of us at Becker & Poliakoff hope that you and your loved ones are safe. With Hurricane Irma relief efforts now underway, our thoughts remain with those impacted by the storm.
As your community works to recover from Hurricane Irma, we are including here important information to help you address some …
All of us at Becker & Poliakoff hope that you and your loved ones are safe. With Hurricane Irma relief efforts now underway, our thoughts remain with those impacted by the storm.
We would like to thank all of the local, state and federal officials as well as everyone throughout Florida, Georgia, …
In light of Hurricane Irma’s impending landfall, we urge you to take all necessary measures to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones. It cannot be overstated that Hurricane Irma is potentially very dangerous and can impact not only residents of Florida but residents of the entire …
HB 653, Relating to Community Associations, was Vetoed. Among other things, the bill would have allowed high rise buildings to opt out of an engineered life safety system (ELSS) with a …
Condo and association law shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was the featured guest on WLRN 91.3FM’s Topical Currents “At Your Service” edition on Wednesday, June 7. Donna discussed what board members, managers and residents need to know about landmark association laws just passed by the Florida Legislature, including how to avoid the new criminal …
Becker & Poliakoff secured a landmark $9 million-plus jury verdict Thursday against a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV). The award includes punitive (treble) damages for violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and also entitles the plaintiff to recover attorneys’ fees, costs and prejudgment interest. The jury found that …
Don’t miss shareholder, Donna DiMaggio Berger, the featured guest on WLRN 91.3FM Topical Currents this Wednesday, June 7, from 1-2pm. Donna will discuss what board members, managers and residents need to know about landmark association laws just passed by the Florida Legislature, including how to avoid the new criminal penalties attached to the …
Our Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog has a completely new look, redesigned with you in mind.
The improvements offer an easy-to-navigate menu, highly intuitive design and responsive layout. In addition to the valuable insight you’ve come to rely on, the new site provides you with the capability of searching by categories …
Becker & Poliakoff senior attorney Jay Roberts recently scored a win for his condominium association client in a Fair Housing Act (FHA) ruling from the Florida First District Court of Appeal (Harbour Pointe of Perdido Key Condominium Association, Inc. v. James Henkel).
The appellate ruling has potentially broad …
Condo and association law shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was the featured guest on WLRN 91.3FM’s Topical Currents “At Your Service” edition on March 27 to discuss the bill Florida Legislators have filed which could give Condo and Homeowner Association boards a double-take. If passed, a volunteer board member could face criminal penalties if …