Class List

• Anatomy of a Water Leak*
• Architectural Control and Enforcement for HOAs*
• Becoming a Smoke Free Community*
• Board Certification: Condo/Co-Op 4-Hour**
  
• Board Certification: HOA 4-Hour*
• Budgeting & Reserves*
• Collections & Foreclosure Strategies for Community Associations*
• Condo Construction Projects Gone Wild
• Condo Terminations: Unthinkable No Longer
• Dealing with Difficult People*
• Disaster Preparedness and Recovery*
• Discovering, Managing and Recovering from Construction Defects*
• Fair Housing Act: Association Compliance with the FHA*
• Hoarding and Other Mental Health Conditions in Community Associations*
• How to Properly Run an Election*
• Legal Update (2025): Knowledge is Power**
• Litigation Landscapes: Enforcement Actions & 3rd Party Disputes*
• Navigating 558 Claims for New Developments and Renovations*
• Online Voting, Websites, and Other Tech for Associations*
• Proper and Effective Board Meetings*
• Proper and Effective Membership Meetings*
• Record Keeping for Associations*
• Rewriting Your Documents From Start to Finish*
• Road Rules: EVs, Parking, and Vehicle Restrictions*
• Take A Bite Out of Fraudulent Assistance Animal Requests*
• Top 10 Manager Do’s and Don’ts*
• Turnover From Developer Control*
• What is a Florida Residential Cooperative & How is it Different from HOA-Condo

*Approved for credit by the DBPR for homeowners’ association board members. 

**Approved for credit by the DBPR for condominium association board members. 

All classes approved by the DBPR for Managers.

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $50.00

1 OPP, 1 HR, 1 IFM, 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9632712

If you are planning to serve on your condo association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements. Becker’s Condominium Association Board Member course is tailored specifically to certify condo board members. Our 4-hour course was approved by the DBPR and contains the educational content imposed by HB 1021.  More importantly, Becker’s board certification course will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role.

Topics Covered:

• Defining your fiduciary duty
• Analyzing financial literacy and transparency, including budgets and reserves
• How to handle audits and insurance
• Milestone Inspections/SIRS/Maintenance
• Understanding covenant enforcement, document amendments, and screening
• Understanding board and membership meetings, notices, and elections
• Enforcement tools at the Board’s disposal

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $50.00

1 OPP, 1 HR, 1 IFM, 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9632710

If you are planning to serve on your homeowner association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements. Becker’s 4-hour course was approved by the DBPR and contains the educational content imposed by HB 1203. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role.

Topics Covered:

• Defining your fiduciary duty
• Analyzing financial literacy and transparency, including budgets and reserves
• How to properly maintain the association’s books and records
• How to handle written inquiries and requests for records inspections
• Understanding covenant enforcement, document amendments, and screening
• Understanding board and membership meetings, notices, and elections
• Enforcement tools at the Board’s disposal

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP
Provider #0000811
Course #9630137

Water leaks are a major concern to association boards and unit owners alike. Come join Becker attorneys as they guide your association through the process of handling a water leak from detection through repair, insurance coverage and reconstruction responsibility, and potential liability claims.

Some topics to be discussed:

• Practical Issues
• What Was Damaged
• Who Pays? – Maintenance Damage v. Casualty Damage

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630378

In Becker’s Architectural Control class, participants will be given an overview of §720.3035, F.S. and related laws to provide an understanding of how to draft and adopt clear architectural guidelines, whether to utilize an Architectural Control Committee, how to process architectural requests and how to legally enforce architectural guidelines when owners violate same, all in accordance with state law and the association’s governing documents.

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630759

Becker’s Becoming a Smoke Free Community course is designed to train Community Association Managers (CAMs) and volunteer board members/community leaders about the rights of owners and residents to reside in a smoke free community and how to implement becoming a smoke free community.

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 IFMor 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630156

When creating a financial plan for your association there are many things to consider. Join Becker as we discuss the steps it takes to create and maintain a successful budget and reserve plan.

Topics we will cover include:

• Budget Planning
• Components of a Budget
• Calculation of Assessments
• Adopting The Budget
• Reserve Requirements & Use of Funds
• Straight Line Reserve Calculations

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 IFM or 1 ELE
Provider #0000811
Course #9630286

Are collection issues still plaguing your association? Are bank foreclosures dragging on for years with no end in sight? Are you confused about the changes in laws affecting association collection rights and remedies?

Please join Becker as we explore the fundamentals of collections and discuss effective legal strategies as well as practical techniques to solve your collection issues.

Topics Covered:

• Timelines for Collections and Foreclosures
• Liability of Owner and Subsequent Purchaser
• Mortgage Foreclosures
• Extra-Judicial Remedies

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 IFM Credit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630466

Nothing is as daunting as embarking on a construction project. The issues and pitfalls surrounding a major project can overwhelm both managers and board members. Becker’s Condo Construction Gone Wild class will cover what you need to know to successfully navigate the process and avoid costly mistakes.

In this course, attendees will learn:

• Obtaining the required approvals for different types of projects
• Developing proper specifications and obtaining competitive bids
• The importance of your engineer or consultant
• Contractual issues to protect the association
• Fiscal planning for the project
• Insurance and warranties

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP
Provider #0000811
Course #9631904

Becker’s Condo Termination course will address how aged infrastructure, insurance costs, maintenance costs, budgeting and reserve requirements, and real estate values have caused incremental changes in the Condominium Act and in attitudes towards making condominium termination more available.

The course will include discussion aimed at setting practical expectations as to when and how a condominium termination might arise. The course will also cover how governing documents influence termination options and how amendments addressing condominium termination may be beneficial.

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630464

Working with community associations involves interaction with members, association directors, attorneys, accountants, and other service and product providers. For managers. this requires the development of people skills to help them deal with personalities, stresses and demands which arise during the course of everyday operations.

In Becker’s Dealing with Difficult People course, managers and board members will learn:

• How to tailor problem-solving skills to different personalities and approaches to life
• Constructive approaches to handling telephone conversations, emails and in-person confrontations
• the dynamics of interactions having the potential to become adversarial and learn skills necessary to affect behavior and resolve issues in a way that creates satisfaction in the consumer
• Specific tips for working with all kinds of challenging people and ways to bring out the best in themselves and others

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630113

Is your community prepared in the event that a hurricane strikes through your city? In Becker’s special Disaster Prep and Recovery course we will go over practical tips for developing and implementing a disaster recovery plan for your community.

Managers and board members will learn:

• Steps to take to protect life and property
• Recover and post event steps
• The ins and outs of contracting before and after the hurricane
• How to document a claim

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630204

Construction issues are a natural occurrence in the lifecycle of any community association. From issues found in new associations transitioning from developer control to those arising in mature communities, join Becker as we discuss everything managers and board members need to know to effectively navigate the construction dispute process, including what sources of recovery are available to you.

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP or 1 ELE
Provider #0000811
Course #9631906

Becker’s Fair Housing Course is specifically designed to educate community association managers on the law impacting association rule and policy making regarding criminal background checks, requests for accommodations for assistance animals, occupancy, retaliation prohibition, and advice on how to minimize risk of violating the FHA. This subject area is related to the management and administration of community associations and is intended to satisfy subsection 61E14-4.001(3)(e) of the Florida Administrative Code.

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP or 1 ELE
Provider #0000811
Course #9632447

In Becker’s Hoarding class, attendees will learn about mental health related issues affecting residents in community associations, and how associations can effectively and legally enforce use restrictions related thereto; the statutory acts and other mental health resources; and fair housing laws in relation to hoarding/mental illnesses.

Topics Include:

• How to Determine Whether a Resident Is a Hoarder
• Resources and Available Mental Health Interventions
• Judicial and Statutory Resources, as Well as Guardianship
• Unit Owner Obligations
• Recommended Use Restrictions and Right of Access to Units
• How to Enforce Restrictions and Clean-Up Compliance
• Emergency Relief
• Disability Accommodation Requests

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630208

Participants in Becker’s How to Properly Run an Election course will learn how a Community Association election is carried out with an overview of the election and voting procedures.

Topics Covered:

• Elections, Voting and Online Voting Procedures
• Notice Issues (Timing, Form, Substance)
• Nomination/Intent to be a Candidate
• How to Handle Errors on Notices on Roster, Ballots, Envelopes, etc.
• Best Practices to Avoid Headaches at the Meeting

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 LU
Provider #0000811
Course #9633642

Join Becker as we examine the changes and challenges in the new laws affecting associations. New responsibilities are now required of board members and managers, and accordingly, the following will be discussed: Videoconferencing, Record Keeping Requirements, Budgeting, Reserves, and more.

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR Credit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630251

Becker’s Litigation Landscapes class will prepare you for the litigation process. How many times have you found yourself searching for evidence years after a case has been initiated and are unable to come up with documents that should be easily found in the Association’s records? Becker will guide you through the record keeping process in preparation for the possibility of litigation. What about that time you were subpoenaed to testify in the Association’s lawsuit against the developer or against a unit owner for a rules violation? This class will prepare you for testifying in court, appearing at a deposition and for attending a mediation on behalf of the Board.

Topics covered will include:

• Records that Should be Maintained but are not required by Statute
• Covenant Violation
• Fining and Suspension of Use Rights based upon a Violation
• Mediation

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9632199

Participants in Becker’s Navigating 558 Claims class will learn what constitutes construction and/or design defects, the process to hold a developer or contractor responsible to correct or pay for same, the rights and remedies under the Florida Construction Defect Statute and the deadlines to assert those rights as well as the long-term consequences to communities and their members of not addressing construction defects.

Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes requires property owners, contractors, and developers to participate in a pre-suit process and attempt to resolve construction defect claims before proceeding to litigation. Attendees will learn how to successfully navigate this process to hold the correct parties responsible for their actions or inaction.

Items that will be discussed during this course include:

• Statute of Limitation deadlines
• Pursuing Interim Repair Work without Jeopardizing your Defect Claim
• A checklist for Boards seeking to comply with the pre-suit process
• Strategies during the pre-suit process and what would happen if you did not follow Chapter 558

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HOA REC
Provider #0000811
Course #9633445

In Becker’s Online Voting, Websites, and Other technology class, community association managers and board members will learn about online voting, website requirements, and other technology for community associations, including recent legislation impacting these areas.

In particular, attendees will learn:

• The requirements for community association websites, including what must be posted if a website is required
• Procedures to employ to ensure that associations are following the law with regard to electronic meeting notices, receipt of electronic media from owners and electronic voting
• Update on the latest laws and Florida Administrative Rules regarding electronic media (fax, email, copy) and electronic voting in community associations
• About artificial intelligence (AI) and practical uses for it in the community association setting

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630501

Becker’s Proper and Effective Board Member Meetings course is specifically designed to educate community association managers and board members on how to properly conduct a board of directors meeting.

The class will address the following regarding Board meetings: 

• Statutes and Rules
• Agenda and Procedure
• Member Participation and Debate
• Video Conferencing
• Decorum

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR or 1 ELE Credits
Provider #0000811
Course #9630510

Questions that will be covered in Becker’s Membership Meetings class include: What is the difference between a board meeting and a membership meeting? What is a membership meeting? When is a membership meeting required? How do I notice a membership meeting? Who runs a membership meeting?

Topics Included:

• How to properly notice a membership meeting
• How to properly conduct a membership meeting
• Which documents must be maintained as official records for a membership meeting
• Obtaining a quorum
• Votes (the various methods-proxy, in-person, e-vote)
• How those can affect the outcome of the meeting

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9632699

In light of the new Florida laws which change the requirements for record keeping for associations, and require managers to take 3 credits of record keeping instruction annually, this course is a not-to-be missed opportunity for both managers and board members to understand your compliance obligations.

Becker’s Record Keeping class will also include the following regarding record keeping:

• What, where, and how long records are to be maintained
• How the records are to be maintained, including website requirements
• Electronic records, such as emails and text messages
• Checklists and penalties for failure to maintain records

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9630202

Becker’s Rewriting Your Documents class covers the important differences between association documents, how to read them and how Florida Statutes affect them.

Some topics to be discussed include:

• Governing Documents (Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws)
• Amendments
• Restrictions & Responsibilities of Owners
• Maintenance of Common Elements
• Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HOA, OPP, or HR Credit
Provider #0000811
Course #9633201

In this Road Rules class, you will learn about parking and vehicle restrictions in association settings. Becker will cover the differences between common element and limited common element parking spaces. You will discover how Florida law impacts parking regulation and enforcement. Becker attorneys will also explore topics such as handicap parking and electric vehicle charging stations.

Join us to discuss:

• Assigned parking spaces
• Regulating parking
• Handicap parking
• Electric and natural gas vehicle charging stations
• Remedies for noncompliance with parking and vehicle restrictions

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 ELE
Provider #0000811
Course #9630287

In Becker’s class about assistant animals, participants will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the state, federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions.

Some topics to be discussed include:

• Fair Housing Act and Disability Accommodations
• Evolving Law of “Prescription Pets”
• Establishing a Handicap
• Competing Definition of Service Animal Under ADAAA and FHAA
• What to do When the Disability is Not Obvious
• What a Disabled Person Needs to Provide in Order to Own a Service Animal
• Innate Qualities of Service Animal
• Failing to Make Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
• What to do when “Skeptical” Information is Provided
• Damages and Penalties for Discrimination

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 HR
Provider #0000811
Course #9630376

Your role as a manager comes with a certain set of responsibilities to ensure the successful operation of your community. Becker’s Top 10 Do’s and Don’t for Managers course is designed to review basic management principles and provide you with a checklist of the top do’s and don’ts to be successful.

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Speakers:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP or 1 ELE
Provider #0000811
Course #9630206

Board Members and CAMs will learn what turnover from developer means. During this webinar, Becker attorneys will explore the turnover process, including the how to prepare for the turnover meeting. Additionally, we will also discuss Construction Defect Claims and when is the appropriate time to file a lawsuit.

Topics of discussion will include:

• What is a Turnover?
• What is the Turnover process?
• Construction Defect Claims

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Speaker:

Becker Clients: Free
Non-Clients & Managers: $25.00

1 OPP
Provider #0000811
Course #9633102

This class about Cooperatives will explain what a Florida residential Cooperative is and how it differs from Condominium and Homeowner Associations. In the class you will learn about the unique issues associated with Cooperative governing documents, including the Master Proprietary Lease. Becker’s class will explain how the Cooperative operates as a corporation with shareholders, and will discuss topics such as the duties and obligations of the Cooperative Board of Directors, enforcement of rules and regulations, and termination of a Cooperative.

DISCLAIMERS

We do not discuss other people’s certificate status with anyone other than that person.

You have 90 days to download the certificate or will have to re-take the class.

The information provided in the classes listed on this page is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

The information provided in the classes listed on this page may be subject to change due to post taping legislation and/or caselaw. Please check with your Becker attorney to confirm the continued accuracy of the information contained herein.

The information contained on and within this website DOES NOT constitute legal advice, general or specific, for you or your association.

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