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• HOA Material Alteration Procedures Questioned
• Project Delay Causing Frustration
• Every Drop Counts– Why Your Building’s Water Quality Matters More Than You Think
• What the Security Statute Means for Condo Associations
• Navigating New Criminal Penalties in Florida’s Association Law
• Maximizing Owner Votes: Practical Solutions for Turning Around Voter Apathy
• New HOA Laws on Vehicle Parking Questioned
• 2022 Hurricane Ian Permit Extension Opportunity Still in Effect
• Condo Maintenance Responsibilities Disputed
• From Paper to Digital– Revolutionizing Association Document Management, with Trish Mackie-Smith, Co-Founder of Inndox
• MRTA Mystery Unraveled
• Director Compensation Questioned
• Beyond Condos –The Cooperative Ownership Model, with Becker’s David Rogel
• Competitive Bidding… A Primer for Board Members and Managers
• Key Points You Should Know About Elevator Safety
• Rules for a Condominium Association to Consider Regarding the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• HOA Board Education Requirements Questioned
• Corporate Transparency Act Saga Continues
• To Rise Above–How Home Elevation Is Changing Flood Protection
• Litigation Threats by Unit Owner Unsettling
• Condominium “Alternative Dispute Resolution” Explained
• Diving Into the Developers’ Mindset with Becker’s Jennifer Bales Drake
• Hoarding in Community Associations
• Now Is the Time to Adopt Hurricane Protection Specifications
• Yes, Estoppel Letters are Addressed by Statute
• Condo Voting Terminology Explained
• Conflict of Interest Laws Explained
• A Primer on Mixed-Use Communities and Condo Hotels with Becker Attorney Allison Hertz
• Enforcement Consistency Issues Explored
• Ideal Board Composition Questioned
• Important Insights from Florida’s Former Condominium Ombudsman
• Perils and Pitfalls of Social Media in Community Associations
• Condominium Termination: Don’t Let the End Catch You by Surprise
• Can 55+ Communities Avoid Compliance With Federal Laws Which Prohibit Age and Familial Status Discrimination?
• New Hurricane Protection Law Questioned
• Life on The Other Side – A Resident’s Candid Take on Condo Living and Community Governance
• Association Mold Remediation Role Questioned
• Retroactive Application of Rules Explained
• Meeting Motion Starts Fireworks
• Smoking Ban Raises Questions
• “55 and Over” Housing Explained
• The Impact of Rentals on Community Associations with David Muller, Vice Chair of Becker’s Community Association Practice
• “Single Family” Use Restriction Questioned
• Fining Notice Procedures Questioned
• Transforming Your Corporate Culture with Motivational Speaker & Author Chris Dyer
• The Three Key Elements of Properly Noticing a Special Assessment Meeting
• The Owner’s Account Is Already in Collections – Why Do I Have to Send a New Notice of Late Assessment for a New Special Assessment?
• Bank Commitment Letter Pitfalls for Condominiums
• Corporate Transparency Act Explained
• State Regulation of HOA’s Limited
• Addressing Florida’s Condo Crisis and How to Fix It
• Remote Meeting Procedures Questioned
• Board Vacancy Raises Questions
• What Is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?
• Condominium Officers, Directors and Managers Who Solicit, Offer to Accept, or Accept “Kickbacks” Now Commit a Felony of the Third Degree
• Fire Sprinkler and ELSS Deadlines Extended by Florida Fire Prevention Code
• Abandoned Properties Regulated By Statute
• A Guide to Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors
• HOA Rulemaking Procedures Questioned
• Condo Director Term Limits Questioned
• Navigating the Stormy Landscape of Disaster Recovery and Insurance — with Wayne Srsen and Kelly Kuhn
• New Website Laws on the Horizon
• Delinquent Assessment Rights Discussed
• The DBPR Now Has Broader Authority to Investigate and Enforce Compliance
• New Heat Protection Rule Is Set to Take Effect
• Guarding Against the Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Community Association Insights with Industry Leader Dawn Bauman of the Community Associations Institute (CAI)
• Free Speech is Not Always Free
• HOA Deadline Approaching/Publication of Rules and Covenants
• Mastering Construction Contracts: Essential Insights with Steve Lesser
• “Crucial Tips for Filing Your Hurricane Damage Claim: An Adjuster’s Insight into a Board’s Fiduciary Duties” – Florida Community Association Journal
• Electronic Voting in Elections Now Common
• Board Meeting Absences Questioned
• 2024 Hurricane Law Update
• Redesigning Golf– Teeing Up a Discussion on Golf Course Communities with Golf Course Architect Erik Larsen
• If Your Condominium Has 25 or More Units There Is a New Website Requirement
• My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program
• Making It Easier to Amend Governing Documents
• Marketable Record Title Act Requires Action By HOA
• Wrap Up of 2024 Legislative Review
• CERTified Safe: Empowering Community Associations with Dr. Jesse P. Spearo
• 2024 HOA Law Changes Explored
• 2024 Legislature Makes Significant HOA Changes
• The Truth About Service Animals and ESAs– Real vs. Fake
• Hurricane Preparedness and Electric Vehicles
• Delivering Marketable and Insurable Title After Condo Termination
• Ask About Incidental Damages Before Starting Your Condo’s Maintenance Project
• 2024 Legislative Review Continues – Part 2
• 2024 Legislative Review Continues
• A Board Members’ Guide to Unexpected Issues – Your Questions Answered
• Review of Condo Law Changes Continues
• Annual Legislative Review Begins
• From Chaos to Order: Tips from a Decluttering Pro on Hoarding and Maintaining Your Association’s Records
• Owners May Install EV Charging Stations
• New Requirements for Condominium Association on Inspections of Official Records
• Meetings and Records Request Rules
• HB 1203, Effective July 1, 2024, Changes HOA Fining Requirements
• New Law Requires Dissemination of Documents
• Revolutionizing Coastal Defense, 3D-Printed Living Seawalls with Anya Freeman of Kind Designs
• South Florida Flash Flooding Provides Permit Extension Opportunity: Recently Extended
• Violation Notices Part of Official Records
• A Lobbyist’s Lens: A Bird’s Eye View of the Legislative Process, Community Advocacy and Condo Law with Lobbyist Travis Moore of Moore Relations, Inc.
• Does a Condominium Have a 115% Cap on Increasing Assessments?
• Homeowner Association Architectural Review Standards
• Vacation Rentals and Community Associations
• Estoppel Charges Adjusted for Inflation
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Association Committees with Becker’s Ken Direktor
• Law Does Not Require Recording Rules
• The Plan – Identifying the Potential Consequences of a Disaster
• The Benefits of “Umbrella Organizations” with Brickell Homeowners Association’s President, Ernesto Cuesta
• Refund Rights Run with Title
• What to Do if You Receive a Complaint or Subpoena
• What Can Be Done About Solar Panels?
• Roofing Changes Usually Require Member Vote
• E-Bikes and Batteries
• Cooking Up Community Connection with Tim and Lara Boyd of Mustard Seed Bistro
• Neighbor Cries “Fowl” Over Chicken Ban
• Crafting and Protecting Your Community’s Trademark with Becker’s Valeria Angelucci
• “Estoppel Certificates” and Other Disclosures Explained
• “Video Cameras—for Surveillance Purposes Only” – Florida Community Association Journal
• Director Disqualifications Are Limited
• Can Emotional Support Animals Be Prohibited in the Pool Area?
• Does a Condominium Have to Put Insurance in the Annual Budget?
• Board Member Code of Conduct
• Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Restoration Projects with Alessandra Bianchini, of Carousel Development and Restoration Inc.
• “What Do You Mean We Cannot Enforce The Association’s 55-And-Older Provision?” – Florida Community Association Journal
• Candidates May Vote For Themselves
• Understanding How to Handle your Association’s Insurance Claim with Public Insurance Adjuster Ken Shriberg
• Understanding How to Handle your Association’s Insurance Claim with Public Insurance Adjuster Ken Shriberg
• HOA “3 Minute Rule” Questioned
• Owner Questions Board’s Contracting Authority
• “Pending New Laws” – FCAP Managers Report
• The Impact of the New Department of Labor Rule on Worker Classification and Ensuring Proper Classification of Workers
• Addressing Burdensome Records Requests via the Rule-Making Power of Condominium Associations
• So, You Received a Written Inquiry
• Not In My Backyard! Regulating Short-Term Vacation Rentals with Texas Attorney David Schwarte
• Term Limit Law Still 2 Years Away
• Association ‘Sunshine Laws’ Questioned
• Navigating Defamation Lawsuits and Non-Compete Clauses with Keith Grumer, of Grumer Law
• Statute Of Limitations Apply to Associations
• A ‘CliffsNotes’ Guide for New Condominium Board Members
• Can Spouse Serve on Board
• Everybody’s Sick: The Best Ways to Prevent Illness in a Multifamily Community, with Dr. Jason Mansour of Broward Health
• Condominium Rule Restrictions of Door-to-Deliveries: A Right or a Convenience?
• The Danger of Substituting Artificial Intelligence for Your Attorney
• Things Associations Should Know About Tax Deed Sales
• Practical Policies & Protocols Your Board Needs to Adopt with Claude Jennings, Jr.
• Collection Dispute Confounds Board
• Remote Board Meetings Questioned
• Is Self-Insurance Possible For Community Associations?
• Eyes Everywhere – Understanding Community Surveillance Options with Louis DiGioia of IC Real Time
• “Association Wants to Go ‘Paperless’” – News-Press
• 2023 in Review
• Contemplating Condo Terminations with John Cadden of the Condominium Advisory Group
• Required Notice for Budget Meetings in Homeowners’ Associations
• Effective Date of New Reserve Law Questioned
• The B Word: Bankruptcy, Its Benefits and Challenges with Attorney Jeffrey Bast
• Directors Usually Fill Board Vacancies
• Holiday Decorations – Ho, Ho, Ho or Bah Humbug?
• Implementing Condominium Restrictions
• The Effect of Section 720.3045, Florida Statute on Homeowner Association
• Tax Deed Can Extinguish Assessments
• Show Me the Money: Investment Strategies with Michael Coady and Kenny Polcari of Slatestone Wealth
• Comingling of Funds Questioned
• Saving Lives in Your Community Association: Defibrillators (AEDs), Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs), and CERTs with Dr. Jason Mansour
• Use of Assessment Money Regulated by Statute
• HOA and Condo Proxy Procedures Differ
• Damage to Units
• Who May Run for the Board?
• Fiduciary Relationship and the Business Judgment Rule
• 2022 Hurricane Nicole Permit Extension Opportunity Extended Further
• Pesky Critters in Your Community? Top Tips From Wildlife Expert and Trapper Todd Hardwick
• ‘Sunshine’ Rules Apply to Budget Workshops
• Director Removal Does Not Require Good Cause
• Boot Camp for Board Members: Army Vet, PCAM and Becker Shareholder, Howard Perl, Discusses the Benefits of Rigorous Board Member Education
• New HOA Fining Law Take Effect October 1
• New HOA Law Addresses Storage
• Are Those Under Age 18 a Protected Class?
• Navigating the Complex World of HOA Architectural Control
• Checking In On Background Checks: What’s In, What’s Out and What’s Questionable? with Robert E. Sanchez of Sarma
• Borrowing Money
• Backyard Storage Woes: Does the New Backyard Storage Statute Apply to Your Homeowners Association?
• Voting Requirements After Merger Questioned
• Lessons in Leadership – A Discussion with Becker’s Managing Partner, Gary Rosen
• Emergency Voting by E-mail Questioned
• Florida Anti-Mandate Law About Masks, Vaccinations Imperils Senior Communities
• Board Term Limits Questioned
• You May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How
• Housing For Older Persons
• Medical Marijuana and ESA Trends – Checking in Again with FHA Expert JoAnn Nesta Burnett
• Keeping Your HOA’s Covenants Alive
• Can Anything Be Done About Solar Panels?
• No Pets In Publix
• Legislature Limits HOA Rental Amendments
• Legal Resilience – Fostering A Growth Mindset for Lawyers Amidst Mental Health Realities with Professor Marcia Narine Weldon, Director of Transactional Skills Program and Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Law
• Association Borrowing Questioned
• Insurance Proceeds Should Be Bonded
• “Protecting The Financial Well-Being Of Your Association” – Florida Community Association Journal
• We’re Having a Heat Wave – The Physical and Mental Impacts from Extreme Heat and What Your Community Should Do with Dr. Jason Mansour, Medical Director at Broward Health Medical Center’s Emergency Department
• Boards Cannot Vote By E-Mail
• Association Emergency Powers
• Preparing for Extreme Heat: The New Natural Disaster
• Part 2: Can an Association Prohibit Smoking in Its Condominium?
• Breed-Specific Dog Bans
• 2023 Legislative Review Part 4
• “The Cheshire Cat and Insurance Carriers” – Today’s General Counsel
• Examining the Challenges Community Association Attorneys Face and the Corporate Responsibility Community Associations Shoulder with Marcia Narine Weldon, Law Professor
• 2023 Legislative Review Part 3
• Update: Additional Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Due to Hurricane Nicole
• 2023 Legislative Review Part 2
• Is Truth Stranger Than Fiction Particularly When It Comes to the Community Association Lifestyle? with Marvin Nodiff, Former Community Association Attorney and Author
• 2023 Legislative Review Part 1
• Part 1: Can an Association Prohibit Smoking in Its Condominium?
• Best Practices for Hurricane Preparedness
• Strict Compliance vs. Substantial Compliance – Not Knowing the Difference Can Cost You!
• Becker Service Announcement: Florida’s New Immigration Law
• Surviving the Storm: A Journey Through Hurricane Ian and Beyond with Joseph E. Adams, Becker & Poliakoff
• Electronic Meetings and Voting Explained
• Update: Condo/Co-Op/HOA Meeting Agendas & Notice Requirements
• Board Eligibility Set By Documents
• Why Local Government Matters Most with Vice Mayor Sarai “Ray” Martin of Lauderhill
• Board Asks What It Can Do About Late Payments
• What Are Limited Common Elements and Who’s Responsible?
• The New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lender Questionnaire: To Answer, or Not to Answer, That Is the Question!
• Getting “Flag Ready” for the Fourth of July
• Webinar: Legislative Update 2023
• Guns, God, and Gab – A Constitutional Analysis with Jay Roberts, Esq.
• Reserve and Inspection Laws Changed
• Donna DiMaggio Berger Celebrates 50th Episode with Business Attorney and Husband, Michael Berger
• Minutes Must Be Kept Permanently
• Can the Directors and Members of Your Community Association Meet and Vote Remotely?
• Use of Surplus Money Questioned
• Who Can Be A Condominium Board Member?
• The Worst Storm Is the Storm You Didn’t Prepare For
• Understanding the New Timeframes for Collections
• Navigating the Negative Impacts of Sea Level Rise with Professor Harold R. Wanless and Dr. Esber Andiroglu
• Board Bickers Over Meeting Agendas
• Pickleball Mania and How it is Affecting Your Community with CA Messana
• Workshops Require Minutes
• Material Alteration Voting Explained
• New Laws Regarding Emotional Support Animals
• Borrowing Money
• Does Your Association Allow You to Use the Clubhouse for Political Events?
• Copyright Consequences You Need to Know with Dave Davis and Scott Templeton of Motion Picture Licensing Corporation
• Ian Assessments Not Paid/What Next?
• Developer Turnover Obligations Explained
• We’re Not Just Droning On – A Conversation with Drone Experts Chris Tonn and Neil Johnston On Your Community’s Potential Challenges with Drones
• Notice of Board Meeting Must Include Agenda
• A Discussion on Successful Real Estate Design in the Luxury Space with TRUMP!
• Timesavers at Annual/Election Meetings
• Director Elections in HOAs (i.e. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West)
• Lender Questionnaires
• Condo Hurricane Repairs Explained
• Water Will Come: Get Your Ducks in A Row
• The Impact of Construction Next Door on Your Community with Katie Berkey, AICP, Becker & Poliakoff
• HOA Audit Can be Waived
• Election Proxies Questioned
• Combatting Growing Hate Crimes Inside Community Associations with Sarah Emmons, the Florida Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League
• Easements Explained
• Reviving Unenforced Restrictions
• The Role of Impartial Committees in Condominium Elections
• Special Assessments
• Are “55 and Older” Communities Still In Demand? What Must Be Done to Preserve Your Senior Lifestyle? An Engaging Discussion with Mark Friedman, Becker & Poliakoff
• Association Loans Explained
• Manager Licensing Explained
• The Art of Negotiating the Best Telecommunication Deal for Your Community With Marcie Gershoni, President at Community Cable Consultants
• SBA Loan Update
• Radical Self-Care Can Change the World with Shelly Tygielski, Founder of Pandemic Love
• Law Permits Non-Owners on Board
• Sunshine Laws Apply to Board “Workshops”
• Mitigating Reputational Risk with Laura Guitar, President of Reputation & Risk Advisors
• Board Can Install Vehicle Chargers
• The 2023 Season is Upon Us. Time to Think about Elections
• An Engineer’s Perspective on Implementing Florida’s New Condo Safety Law with Tim Marshall, Founder and President of A.T. Design
• Why Can’t We…
• Condo vs. HOA Budget Procedures Explained
• Competitive Bidding Explained
• Fighting Fraud, Combating Cons, & Protecting Peace with Michael Reiter, Michael Reiter Associates
• Hurricane Ian Cleanup and Restoration Work Issues
• Hurricane Ian Recover: Debris Removal Issues
• Enforcing the Rules and Regulations in Your Community: All Actions Have Consequences. How Prepared Are You to Enforce Them?
• Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations
• Elevators & Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Todd Schwartz, Connections Elevator
• Emergency Powers for Community Associations
• Association Voting in the Electronic Age
• Alternative Dispute Resolution with Jeffrey Streitfeld, Mediator
• Recovery From Hurricane Ian
• Special Assessment Due Dates Not Set by Statute
• Estoppel Fees Have Increased
• Electronic Voting in Community Associations Are the Days of Paper Ballots and In-Person Meetings a Thing of the Past?
• Acceptance and Application of Payments is ALWAYS the Right Answer
• Parliamentary Procedure: How to Keep Your Meetings on Track with Parliamentarian Jim Slaughter
• Board Workshops Covered by Sunshine Law
• Can a Married Couple Both Serve on the Board?
• Taxes, Taxes, and . . . Fewer Taxes with Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Part II
• “Estoppel” Fee Explained
• Neighbor Complaint Letters Not Confidential
• Taxes, Taxes, and . . . Fewer Taxes with Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Part I
• Do Robert’s Rules of Order Apply to Community Association Meetings?
• Correcting User Error – How to Handle Construction Defects
• An Association’s Response to Those Persons Who May Need Some Additional Care in Living
• Questions Linger Regarding the New Law Addressing Building Safety
• State Publishes Mandatory Condo Form
• A Novel Approach: Coaching for Community Association Boards with Carmelo Millimaci, Senior Coach, Ackert Inc.
• Neighbor’s Secondhand Smoke A Bother
• Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Posted
• Florida Representative Dan Daley on How We Get the Laws We Get
• ‘Master’ Association Documents Usually Controlling Authority
• Can I Get a Restraining Order?
• HOA Rental Amendments
• Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations
• Heat Safety Tips for Employers
• To Lend or Not To Lend with Brewster Cole, First Vice President, Valley National Bank
• New Structural Safety Laws Create Questions
• Summary of New Law Addressing Building Safety
• HOA Lien Procedures Explained
• Successful Community Association Living Starts With the Purchase Decision with Marisa DiLenge, Founder, DiLenge Real Estate Team (Part II)
• Enforcement of New Structural Safety Law Examined
• The Association’s Responsibility for Wildlife in the Community
• Statutory and Non-Statutory Reserves in Homeowners’ Associations
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the Common Elements
• Hope for the Best; Prepare for the Worst: Preparing for the 2022 Hurricane Season
• Successful Community Association Living Starts With the Purchase Decision with Marisa DiLenge, Founder, DiLenge Real Estate Team (Part I)
• Board Agendas Questioned
• Can Board Decide on New Roofs?
• Mapping the Terrain of Landscaping for Community Associations with Brian Steele, Director of Operations, East Coast Facilities
• New Law Addresses Building Safety
• Voting Requirements Cause Frustration
• Best Practices for the Use of Video Cameras
• Top 10 Manager Dos And Don’ts
• Assessing Collections with Joy Mattingly, Becker & Poliakoff
• Heath v. Bear Island Homeowners Association, Inc. 76 So.3d 39 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)
• COVID Lingers/So Do Legal Questions
• Must Owners Approve New Flooring in Clubhouse?
• The Smoker’s Dilemma with Dennis Eisinger of Eisinger Law
• Should Board Members Be Paid?
• Management Company Conflict of Interest Questioned
• Quail Creek Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Hunter 538 So.2d 1288 (Fla. 2d DCA 1989)
• Can Anything Be Done About Solar Panels?
• The ABC’s – Alcohol Sales, BYOB, and Related Considerations
• Statutory Meeting Requirements
• The Current Crisis with Florida’s Real Property Insurance with Andrea Northrup, Vice President of Insurance Office of America (Part 2)
• Webinar: 2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up
• Right to See HOA Records Process Questioned
• Director Compensation: Do I Get Paid for This?
• The Current Crisis with Florida’s Real Property Insurance with Andrea Northrup, Vice President of Insurance Office of America (Part 1)
• Absentee Directors A Concern
• Short Term Rentals A Neighborhood Problem
• Top Five Tips When Negotiating a Construction Contract
• Three Common Covenant Enforcement Defenses – Waiver, Estoppel, and Selective Enforcement
• Community Association Due Process Rights with Respect to Neighboring Developments
• 2022 Legislative Session in Florida Wrap Up with Yeline Goin, Becker & Poliakoff
• Bay Holdings, Inc. v. 2000 Island Boulevard Condominium Association, Inc.895 So.2d 1197 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005)
• Will Mistake Require A New Election?
• Bank Information Requests Explained
• Amendment Votes Questioned
• Becker Awarded FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Award For Eighth Consecutive Year
• HOA Budget Increase Questioned
• Ocean Trail Unit Owners Association, Inc. v. Mead, 650 So.2d 4 (Fla. 1994)
• Attorney-Client Privilege: Are Litigation-Related Communications Between An Association, Attorney, and Management Protected?
• Bulk Telecommunications Contracts
• Condo Term Limits Explained
• Board Decides How to Present Amendments
• Complaint Letters Must Be Produced
• Can Gate Use Be Suspended?
• Heron at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc v. Osprey at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc.
• More on the Installation of Security Cameras
• Tree Maintenance and the Potential Impact of Section 163.045, Florida Statutes
• Can You Have Rules Dealing With Children?
• Are Fines for Speeding Legal?
• Fireworks Spark HOA Controversy
• “3 Tax Traps for Associations and Managers to Avoid” – Community Association Management Insider
• Statutes Limit Rental Amendments
• “Cornering Kickbacks: How to Help Your Managers Avoid Them” – Community Association Management Insider
• HOA Proxy Elections Permissible
• Changing Tile a Material Alteration?
• In-Law’s Right to Serve on Board Questioned
• Webinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield
• Unpaid Fines Can Have Consequences
• Association Usually Responsible for Structural Maintenance
• Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.
• Budget Adoption Deadline?
• Are Reserves Still Mandatory for Homeowners’ Associations?
• Security Tips for Managing the Association’s Bank Accounts Online
• Natural Gas Fuel Stations
• Condos and HOAs Follow Different Budgeting Rules
• Marketable Title Act Explained
• Law of Nuisance Explained
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part XI
• Brown v. Rice
• “Sunshine Laws” for Condominium Associations
• A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment
• Community Association Due Process Rights with Respect to Neighboring Developments
• Do Owner Petitions Require the Board to Act?
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part X
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part IX
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VIII
• What is a “Fining Committee” and Who Can Be on It?
• Enegren v. Marathon Country Club Condominium West Ass’n, Inc.
• Absentee Owners and Unoccupied Condominium Units
• “Transfer Fee Increase?,” Naples Daily News
• Transfer Fee Increase?
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VII
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VI
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part V
• My Association is Responsible for What?!? The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Contractual Indemnity
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part IV
• What Associations Need to Know About Homestead
• Can Remote Meetings Be Held Now That the State of Emergency Has Expired?
• Episode 26: Can My Employer Require Me to Be Vaccinated? – Can They Do That?
• Official Records Inspections by a Renter?
• “Caring for the Financial Well-being of the Association,” FLCAJ Magazine
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part III
• Hurricane Preparation
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part II
• Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session
• Klinow v. Island Court at Boca West Property Owners’ Association, Inc.
• Sweeping New Association Law Takes Effect in Florida
• Hold Up: 5 Areas to Negotiate on Elevator Maintenance Contracts
• Can Owners Stop the Turnover of a Homeowners’ Association?
• Issues to Consider Prior to Installing Security Cameras on the Common Areas – Part I
• Bankruptcy Basics for Community Associations
• Director Term Limit Law Development
• Maintenance of Structure Usually Association Responsibility
• Governor Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency – Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Remains
• Donna DiMaggio Berger Addresses Service Animal/ESA Challenge for Community Associations
• Special Taxing Districts Explained
• Fining Procedure Details Explored
• Leasing Restrictions – Be Sure You Can Do What You Think You Can Do
• Playing for Keeps – What Rights & Authority Is an HOA Developer (or Successor Developer) Allowed to Keep after Turnover?
• Owner’s Pot-Bellied Pig Leads To Unusual Discrimination Lawsuit
• Is That Contractor Really an Employee?
• Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled?
• Lee County Wants to Help Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup
• Difference Between HOA and CDD Explained
• The Membership Poll – The Pros, Cons & Confusion of Taking Membership Surveys
• Responsibility for Tree Branches & Roots
• Is Your HOA Gate Opening To Increased Liability?
• New Law Lays Term Limit Debate to Rest
• How to Handle Unexpected and Dangerous Situations
• The Ins & Outs of Preparing a Condominium Association Budget
• Becker Uncovers Collusion Between Florida OIR & Citizens Insurance
• Addressing “Exploding” Frustrations Related to Fireworks Under New Law
• Should an Association Allow Its Clubhouse, or Other Common Area, to Be Used for Gambling?
• Owner Feels Locked Out from Information
• Community Association Q&A: Can We Hold a Special Election?
• Becoming “55 and Over Condo” Requires Several Steps
• Rollover of Excess Funds Normal
• What Will the Damage Cost?
• Hurricane Shutter Policies Raise Questions
• Coral Lakes Community Association, Inc. v. Busey Bank, N.A.
• Is Your HOA Gate Opening to Increased Liability?
• Designation of Primary Occupant
• Governor Signs COVID-19 Immunity Bill
• Community Association Q&A: Are Videos Official Records?
• HOA Election Procedures Explained
• Board Workshop Meeting Subject to Sunshine Rule
• Homeowner Association Confusion & Frequently Asked Questions
• Condominium Association Elections – The Who, What, When, & Where
• Delinquent Owners Can’t Serve on Board
• Condominium Unit Combination Raises Concerns
• Community Association Q&A: Improper Closed Board Meeting?
• Elections Have Consequences
• Why Community Associations Should Check Their Zoning and Entitlement History
• Lowest Bidder Need Not Be Hired
• Single Director Can’t Set Agenda
• Owner Social Media Page Raises Questions
• Weighing the Costs: Common Sense/‘Cents’ COVID-19 Measures for Community Associations Reopening Common Elements and Common Facilities
• Association Cannot Edit Candidate Resumes
• Responsibility for Tree Branches and Roots
• Amending Governing Documents Part II – How?
• Does a Community Association Board President Have Executive Action Authority or Unilateral Powers?
• Access to Minutes, Violation Letters?
• IN THE MEDIA: Jennifer Horan
• E-Mail Inspection Rights Questioned
• Hotel Condominium Units – What Are You Buying?
• Authority of Board President Questioned
• Projects in Mind for the New Year?
• Florida House Moves Forward With Legislation to Preempt Local Governments From Regulating Vacation Rentals
• Common Elements Cannot Be “Colonized”
• Association Voting During the Pandemic, What Can We Do?
• New Laws Regarding Emotional Support Animals
• Police Cruisers May Park In Neighborhood
• Amending Governing Documents – Part 1 – Why?
• The Membership Poll – The Pros, Cons and Confusion
• An Association’s Response to those Persons Who May Need Some Additional Care in Living
• Here We Go Again: Developer-Friendly Politicians Once Again Try to Tinker with Consumer Protection Legislation
• Alligator Signs Questioned
• Does Sunshine Law Apply to Smaller Boards?
• Statute of Limitations Can Prevent Enforcement
• LAWYER UP!
• Association Movie Night Raises Copyright Questions
• Reflections On The Lasting Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
• How Community Associations Can Handle the Continuing Popularity of Short-Term Rentals
• Candidate Statements Permitted in Board Elections
• Fine Amounts Set by Statute
• Amendment Voting Percentages Cause Confusion
• Mail-In Election Ballots Common For Associations
• An Association’s Response to Owners Requiring Additional Care
• The ‘Nuisance’ Problem
• Generally Board Members Cannot be Compensated
• Short-Term Rental Developments: Profits Not Necessary to Violate Residential Use Covenant
• Records Inspection Rights Explained
• Is It a Limited Common Element?
• An Association’s Obligation Regarding Neighbor Versus Neighbor Disputes
• Incidental Damage Clauses
• ’Material Alteration’ Voting Explained
• Can One Section Ban Rentals?
• Night Swimming Governed By State Codes
• Board Members Can’t Vote By Proxy
• Board Makes Parking Rules
• Election Season is Upon Us!
• Hiding in Plain Sight: What Are “Discriminatory Covenants” and Does Your Association’s Governing Documents Contain Them?
• Condominium Insurance Explained
• Can Political Flags Be Flown?
• Use of Easements Limited by Intent
• Limits on Amending Rental Rights
• Court Finds Short-Term Rentals Violate Deed Restriction
• New Laws
• Navigate the Claims Process Successfully
• Distinguishing Between Statutory and Non-statutory Reserves Under the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act
• Phony Parking Violation Letters in Condominiums
• Homeowners’ Association Documents Should Discuss Amendment
• Take a Bite Out of Fraudulent Emotional Support Animal Requests
• Board Members Cannot Vote by Proxy
• Boards of Directors Can Hold Closed Meetings for Certain Purposes
• “What’s New in Rules and Restrictions,” Community Association Management Insider
• Condominium Associations Can Purchase Property
• Is a Community Association Responsible for the Acts of Its Volunteers?
• The Association’s Strong Hand for the Removal of Non-Approved Structures
• Removing Officers and Directors Require Different Procedures
• Hurricane Insurance Claims for Condominium Associations
• Is Second-Hand Smoke Leaving a Bad Taste in Your Mouth?
• What to Do When a Vendor Damages Association Property
• Preparing to Navigate the Claims Process by Understanding What Is Expected
• Virus Still Raising Questions For Associations
• New Law Impacts 55+ Communities
• Parking Controversy Raises Questions
• Condo Association Doesn’t Cover Unit Finishes
• Law Change for “55 and Over” Communities
• “Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride,” FCAP Managers Report
• CALL COVID-19 Survey
• Pandemic Has Changed How Boards Do Business
• Does My Association Include Fully Funded Reserves in Its Proposed Budget?
• Be Wary of MRTA
• Diligencia Al Invertir En Comunidades Costeras
• Update on Emotional Support Animal Legislation
• Mold Problem Explored
• Fining Procedure Discussed
• Florida Supreme Court Rules COVID-19 Pandemic Constitutes “Natural Emergency”
• Backyard Clothesline Causes Flap
• “Budgets,” FCAP Managers Report
• Surprise Audits Not Authorized
• El avance de la tecnología en las leyes de las asociaciones
• To Notice, or Not to Notice, That Is the Question: Closed Board Meetings
• Slowly Getting Over the Hump: Addressing Speeding with Traffic Calming Devices
• Transition Committee and Construction Defect Claims
• Lee County Wants To Speed Up The Hurricane Cleanup
• Board’s Pandemic Restrictions Questioned
• Association May Keep Unit Keys
• Harassment of Disabled Persons is Illegal
• Hurricane Insurance Claim Deadlines
• Does A Director of a Condominium Association Have to Also Be a Member?
• Aprobación de arrendatarios
• Use Rights Suspended for Virus Protocol Violations
• Can I Trim Tree Limbs?
• Association “Sunshine Laws” Explained
• Condominium Documents Generally Available Online
• “Someone is Sick: Now What?,” Community Association Management Insider
• Rules are Official Records
• COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part V
• Obtaining a Bank Loan; Step-by-Step
• Is Incivility Having an Impact on the Operation of Your Association?
• “Don’t Tread on Me”: The Permissibility of the Gadsden Flag in Your Community
• Can Pool Remain Closed?
• COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part IV
• COVID-19 Q&A PART II
• COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part II
• COVID-19 Q&A’s For Community Association
• Rosa M. de la Camara conversa con Raquel Regalado y Felix Guillermo de Radio Caracol
• State and Local Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available to Associations
• COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations
• Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available to Associations
• Condos, Cruise Ships and COVID-19: Surprising Commonalities
• COVID-19: Considerations for Community Associations with Employees
• When Are Closed Board Meetings Allowed?
• Board Can Fill Vacancies
• COVID-19: Technology and Social Distancing
• Condos, Cruise Ships and Covid-19: Surprising Commonalities
• “Managing Common Housing Under the Threat of COVID-19,” FCAP Managers Report
• HOA Can Penalize Speeding
• “How to Minimize Coronavirus Risk in Fla. Residential Communities,” Daily Business Review
• Using Proxies at Membership Meetings
• ¡FRAUDE! Golpe fuerte para las comunidades latinas
• Election Process – Part 2 of 2
• How Does Your Collection Policy Stack Up?
• Data Breach Prevention
• Management Companies and CAM Licenses
• Tenants Can Claim Support Animal Rights
• “Limit on Charging Transfer Fees? ,” Naples Daily News
• Association Attorney Doesn’t Represent Owners
• Noisy Air Conditioner Generates Complaints
• Rezoning Process Explained
• Reuniones anuales y procedimientos electorales – SEGUNDA PARTE
• Is a Voting Certificate Required If a Unit Is Owned by an LLC?
• Election Process – Part 1 of 2
• Can a Delinquent Owner Run for the Board?
• Who Are the Candidates?
• Restricting Holiday Decorations in the HOA Setting
• Restaurant Minimums Not Unusual
• “Are no pet restrictions enforceable?,” Naples Daily News
• “Water leaks in your condo: Who’s responsible? | Opinion ,” Miami Herald
• Relatives Can Serve on Board Together
• Tree Root Damage, Who is Responsible?
• Directors Can’t Vote by Proxy
• Death of Candidate Does Not Require New Election
• “Community Associations Threatened With Website Litigation Under the ADA,” Daily Business Review
• Frequency of Board Meetings Not Set by Law
• “Should Extra Ballots be Counted?,” Naples Daily News
• Defending Sea Turtle Lighting Code Enforcement Actions
• Terms and Term Limits Different
• Terms and Term Limits Different
• Shedding Light on Sea Turtle Lighting
• Back to Basics
• “Back to Basics,” FCAP Managers Report
• Committee Conundrum Explored
• Why Should Your Community Consider Trademarking Its Name and Logo?
• Are Signed Condominium Election Ballots Valid?
• Say What?
• The Use of a Power of Attorney Document at Association Meetings and Elections
• Dos and Don’ts for HOA Board Members When It Comes to E-Discovery
• Es la temporada de las reuniones anuales y las elecciones. ¿Está usted seguro que sabe cómo conducir la elección de directores? PRIMERA PARTE.
• 50/50 Games Not Permitted
• Can a Recalled Director Run Again?
• Only Directors Can Vote
• “Condo Boards Can’t Turn Down Applicants Just Because They Don’t Like Them,” Miami Herald
• Services Not Required for ‘55 and Over’ Communities
• Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Properly Posted
• Becker’s Community Columnists
• Slow Your Roll: How to Address Speeding Issues in Your Association
• Why Community Associations Should Check Their Zoning and Entitlement History
• Can Both Spouses Continue to Serve on the Board?
• Make Your Vote Count at This Year’s Condominium Election
• ¿Permite su asociación el uso de la casa club para eventos políticos?
• Law Does Not Limit Budget Increases
• Cable Rebates Questioned
• “Notice of Annual Meeting Requirement,” Naples Daily News
• Manager Not Legally Required
• “Preparing for a Busy Fall Season,” FLCAJ
• “How Does Your Collections Policy Stack Up?,” FLCAJ
• Amendments Can Be Grouped For Voting
• Becker Awards CFCAM Scholarships
• “Opinion: Bill Would Benefit Condo Communities by Cutting Down on Support-Animal Fraud,” Miami Herald
• Directors May Abstain From Voting
• ¿Que es la regla de 80/20?
• Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Accessibility for Websites
• “Who Said What?” When Members Use Social Media and Other Platforms to Inappropriately Communicate about Association Business – Part II
• Attorneys Need Not Always Be Your Attack Dog
• Adapting to Short-Term Rentals: What You Need to Know About Restrictions
• Master Association Elections Can Be Confusing
• “How much can be charged in transfer fees?” Naples Daily News
• Hurricane Shutters Can Be Regulated
• “Reduce the Stress of Election Season,” FLCAJ
• Water Bills Can Be Split Equally
• “For Some Condo Associations, ‘short-term rentals’ are Dirty Words,” Miami Herald
• Websites Regulated by Statute for Larger Associations
• Mi voto cuenta.
• “Who Said What?” Board Officers Should be Careful how They Handle Their Official vs. Personal Communications to Members – Part I
• E-Notice for Everyone
• Illegal Rentals Might Mean Jail Time
• What Notice is Required for a Rule Amendment?
• Meetings Can Be Adjourned
• Being Recalled Does Not Prohibit Future Service On Board
• Flags Governed By Statute
• Hiring Your Own Public Adjuster – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100
• Hiring your own Public Adjuster – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100
• Transfer Approval Fees Restricted By Law
• “Weathering The Storm: A Top 10 List For Condo and HOA Boards,” Miami Herald
• Former Felon Board Member Eligibility
• Leftover Funds Must Be Returned or Credited
• PART III – NO PET COMMUNITY – ¿Recibiste una petición legítima?
• Sea Level Rise: Forewarned is Forearmed
• How to Find an Effective Community Association Lawyer
• What’s Up with All This Traffic? The Impact of Neighboring Development on Community Association Roads.
• Solar Panels & HOAs – Can They Be Restricted?
• “Can Both Spouses Continue to Serve on the Board?” Naples Daily News
• Adoption of Rules Does Not Necessarily Require Membership Vote
• No Cooling Off Period Required After Failed Amendment
• Airbnb and Your Community – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100
• Airbnb and Your Community – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100
• Owners Can Record Meetings; Free Speech Rights Unclear
• Audit Requirements Depend On Revenue
• “Apathy is Everywhere,” Florida Community Association Journal
• “Pay Attention to Rising Sea Levels,” Florida Community Association Journal
• Review Your Insurance Policy to Ensure That Your Claim Won’t Be Decided in—New York?
• Lee County Wants To Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup
• Directors Voting – Dispelling Myths
• Special Assessments in Condo
• La agencia revisa pregunta sobre límites de término
• PSA: Condominiums and Websites
• HOA Board Meetings Must Be Open
• “Recent Developments Concerning Director Term Limit Law,” Naples Daily News
• Agency Revisits Term Limit Issue
• Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears on Money Matters Top Tips Podcast
• Hurricane Shutter Law Explored
• “How to stop the erosion of civility in community associations,” Sun Sentinel
• Decoding Municipal Code Violations
• Condominium Associations Can Borrow Money
• Quorum and Amendment Vote Different
• Premises Liability for Failure to Enforce
• What Can a Board Do about a Rude Officer or Director?
• Does This Alteration to the Condominium Require Membership Approval?
• Peticiones falsas
• Reality TV and Community Associations
• No Time Limit to Record Amendments
• Hiring Management Company is Board Decision
• CAI 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition
• Different Laws Govern Associations
• Are Signed Election Ballots Valid?
• Names of Unit Week Owners not Available in Timeshare Condominiums
• Can an Association Be Held Liable for Discriminatory Conduct of Residents?
• Can Director Resign for Any Reason?
• ¿Vive usted en una comunidad que no acepta animales?
• Election Voting Assistance
• ICYMI: Enforcement Tool Belt – Fining/Suspension
• “Vaping” Rules Questioned
• HOA Board Can Purchase Bulk Cable and Internet
• Hoarders Present Difficult Challenges for Association
• What is “Cumulative Voting” and Is It Permissible?
• Avoid a Gridlock – Educate, Communicate & Plan
• Is This a Conflict?
• Raffles and Games of Chance: A Gamble for Community Associations
• The Project Costs What!?! That Requires A Membership Vote
• Adopting Short Term Rental Restrictions
• Not All Notices Can Be Sent By E-mail
• Mutual of Omaha’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit
• Board Can Regulate Alcohol on Common Property
• Names of Fellow Unit Owners Is Public Record
• Developments Regarding New Term Limit Law
• Reserves Must Be Fully Funded Unless Waived
• Fines and Board Eligibility
• #MeToo – What is Old is New
• The Subrogation Situation
• Association Cannot Restrict Board to Florida Residents
• Competitive Bidding Explained
• Owner Vote Not Required to Purchase Unit in Foreclosure
• Can Directors Vote Via E-Mail?
• Subdivision Lots Subject to Easement Rights
• Penalties for Financial Reporting Violations
• Performing Rights for Organizations and Associations
• Avoiding Defense of Selective Enforcement
• Estoppel Certificates
• Associations Concerned with Proposed Development
• Complaint Against Neighbor Not Confidential
• Hurricane Insurance Claims for Condominium Associations
• Rental Violations Can Be Frustrating
• Estoppel Certificates Explained
• Who Replaces Condominium Building Windows?
• Can A Director Resign For Any Reason?
• Term Limits Continue to Cause Confusion
• Board Can’t Prohibit Hurricane Shutters
• Changes to Leasing Restrictions May Not Apply to All Owners
• How the Lessons Learned in Elementary School Will Help Your Association
• Trustee Likely Able to Serve on the Board
• Procedure To Convert To Pooled Reserves
• Directors Usually Permitted To Hold More Than One Office
• Keeping Meeting Minutes Forever
• Condos, HOAs, and Written Inquiries
• Legal Tools at Your Disposal to Make Your Responsibilities as a Board Member Easier
• Beach Access Restricted?
• Unanimous Approval Likely Not Required For Amendments
• Neighbors Can Deal With Nuisances Directly
• Special Assessment Leftover Funds Must Be Returned or Credited To Account
• Why Do They Need a Key to My Unit???
• Banning Guests from a Gated Community
• Can a Condo Board Meet Behind Closed Doors?
• Term Limit Law Continues to Spark Controversy
• President Not A Tie-Breaker
• Board Spending Authority Not Unlimited
• Association Not Required To Mail Out Records
• Those Pesky Little White Balls
• Are HOA Owners “Grandfathered” In from New Rental Restrictions?
• Managing Government Approval for Community Repairs and Improvements
• Charging the Way: New Law Opens the Door for Electric Charging Stations in Condominiums
• Swimming Lessons in the Community Pool – What’s the Risk?
• New Laws Don’t Always Apply
• Associations Can Require a Key
• Collection Procedures Reviewed
• Committees Not Required by Law
• Do My HOA’s Rules Have to be Recorded?
• Is It Time To Amend Your Condominium Declaration?
• Is a Bid Required?
• Weathering the Storm of Unexpected Community Association Financial Needs
• Maintain Now to Prevent Future Liability
• Board Cannot Vote by Email
• Must Condo Minutes Be Kept Forever?
• New Term Limit Law Not Retroactive
• Certain Satellite Dishes Permitted By Law
• Schooling Judges on Condo Law
• FL Division of Condos Proposes Greater Financial Penalties on Associations
• Board President Should Vote
• Board Must Allow Renewable Energy Devices
• There’s a Membership Meeting in my HOA, Where Does the Notice get Mailed?
• What Did You Say?
• Who is Responsible for Electrical Wiring and Plumbing Repairs?
• Putting the Puzzle Together Regarding Insurance Coverage and Exclusions
• Tenants Have Right To Use Common Property
• “Non-Vote” Can Be A “No Vote”
• Updating Documents Requires Getting Out the Vote
• HOA Governing Documents Explained
• Architectural Committees Cannot Vote by E-mail
• Can or Should Community Associations Impose Firearm Regulations through Governing Documents
• Garage Sale or Thrift Shop in Disguise? Doesn’t Matter. Your Homeowners Association Can do Something About it
• Basic Tips for Hiring a Community Association Manager
• Easements by Necessity – Goldman v. Lustig
• New Law Requires Recording of Homeowners’ Association Rule Amendments
• Term Limits in Bylaws Trump Statute
• Owner’s Don’t Have Right to Call in to Board Meetings
• 22 Becker Attorneys Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law
• Community Association Legislative Guide, 2018
• Legislative Review Wrap-Up
• Legislative Review Continues
• Why is a Plat so Important?
• Freedom of Speech and Disruptive Owners
• Telecommunication Contract Issues
• To Record or Not Record? That Is The Question!
• Condominium Contracting With a Director for Goods & Services
• Gambling in Your Community? Penny-ante Games and Bingo
• Continuing Legislative Review
• Continuing Legislative Review
• Can My Condo Still Use Debit Cards?
• When Construction Occurs Next Door, Your Board Needs to Get Involved Early!
• Your HOA Amendments are Ready, Now What?
• 2018 Legislative Session Final Report
• Legislative Review Continues
• Time for Annual Legislative Review
• Owners Cannot Use E-Mail to Vote
• Owners Generally Do Not Have the Right to Approve the Annual Budget
• Website Law Likely to Change
• Owners Can Add Items to Board Agenda
• Emails as Association Official Records
• Conflicts of Interests – Condominium Service Providers
• Smoking Prohibited
• BEWARE: Bankruptcy Do’s and Don’ts
• Is it too soon to start talking about the 2018 Hurricane Season?
• State Changes Barbecue Grill Rules
• Board Members Can Be Recalled Without Cause
• Sunshine Law Applies to Interviews
• Fining Committee Not a Rubber Stamp
• Building Your Association’s Website – What to Ask and How to Make it Happen
• Can My Association Send Notices Electronically?
• Participation in Social Media – Considerations for an Association
• Volunteer Help: Friend or Foe to a Community?
• Rental Amendments Require Proper Procedure
• Associations Can Borrow For Hurricane Repair
• Board Not Obligated to Put Reserves on Agenda
• Staggered Terms Explained
• Board Cannot Suspend Without Hearing
• Non-Vote Can Be A “No” Vote
• 2018 Legislative Session Preview
• Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Community Association Workplace
• Medical Marijuana and Your Florida Community
• What’s New With Official Records?
• Stopping the Limitations Clock in Bank Foreclosures – Bartram v. U.S. Bank
• Quorum Needed to Conduct Association Business
• The Association Foreclosed On A Delinquent Owner. Is The Mortgagee Entitled To The Rental Income?
• Borrowing Money
• MyCondoNeedsAWebsite.com
• Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Lobbying Initiative
• Board Must Allow Hurricane Shutters
• Requiring Licensed Contractors is Valid
• Water Leak Confounds Condo Owner
• Vote Usually Not Required for Board-Made Rule
• Condominium Associations can Require Unit Owners’ Keys
• We’ve Been Nominated for FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards
• Delinquent Board Members May be Required to Leave Positions
• This Is The End. . . Or Is It?: Retroactive Application Of The Amendments To The Condominium Act Relating To Termination
• Responsibility For Repairs After A Hurricane Or Storm
• Conflicts of Interest – Is it time for a new Code of Conduct?
• Year End Surplus Treatment in Board’s Hands
• Bylaws Generally Provide for Notice Requirements
• Condominium Hurricane Insurance Set by Law
• Associations Should Prepare for Disaster in Advance
• After the Hurricane, Associations Should Approach the Rebuilding Process with Care
• Associations Should Proceed with Caution After Storm
• Special Assessments May Provide Insured Cash Flow After Storm
• Community associations need to be hurricane-proof, too
• Associations Have Their Own “Sunshine” Laws
• Important Information for Post-Hurricane Recovery
• Associations dealing with unique problems post Hurricane Irma
• After Irma: An Update from Becker & Poliakoff
• Your Florida Board of Directors Now Has Emergency Powers as a Result of Hurricane Irma; What Will You Do With Them?
• Hurricane Irma: An Important Message from Becker & Poliakoff
• Five Mistakes Your Board of Directors Can Avoid if Hurricane Irma Hits
• Difference Between Ballots and Proxies Explained
• Community Update, Volume 6, 2017
• Associations Should Send Out Billing Notice For Special Assessments
• Can Homeowners’ Association Board Restrict Fences?
• New Laws Generate More Questions…
• New Laws Can Cause Confusion
• Review of Legislation continues – Part 5
• Community Association Legislative Guide, 2017
• Review of Legislation continues – Part 4
• Review of New Legislation Continues – Part 3
• Condominium Documents Should be Kept Current
• Complaint Letters Are Part of Association’s Official Record
• Review of New Legislature Continues – Part 2
• Review of New Legislation – Part 1
• ELSS Bill Vetoed, Condominium Bill Approved, & Final Report on Community Association Bills for 2017 Session
• How Our National Political Discourse Parallels Our Community Association Discourse
• Associations Must Allow Flags
• Florida HOA’s Can Change Rental Rules
• Estoppel Bill Approved by Governor and Remaining Community Association Bills Presented to the Governor
• Delinquent Owners not Eligible for the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums & HOAs
• Status of Community Association Bill HB 653
• Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Landmark Association Laws
• Summary of Bill HB 653, Impacting Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Homeowners’ Associations
• Can I afford to Grow Old?
• Becker & Poliakoff Wins Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict In Landmark Construction Case
• Can the Association Board Fill a Vacancy Without an Election?
• Donna DiMaggio Berger Upcoming Interview on WLRN 91.3FM Topical Currents Segment
• Community Association Board Members Can be Considered Limited Purpose Public Figures in Defamation Cases
• Changing Governing Documents Generally Requires Homeowner Approval
• Is Medicaid Only for the Really Poor?
• Golf Balls and Windows in Florida HOAs
• Officers are Elected or Removed by the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums
• Introducing our newly redesigned website!
• Florida Condo Board May Have Authority to Approve Changes to Common Areas
• Summary of HB 1237, Relating to Condominiums
• Automated External Defibrillator Devices (AEDs) In Florida Condominiums
• Condominium Association Meetings Can Be Adjourned
• What Bills are Most Likely to Pass in the 2017 Legislative Session?
• Eligibility to Run for Condominium Board Depends on Governing Documents
• Can My Condominium Association Remove Palm Trees?
• Jay Roberts Obtains Court of Appeals Reversal
• Convicted Felons Ineligible for Condo Board Service in Florida
• HOA Board Responsible For Meeting Minutes in Florida
• Community Update, Volume 8, 2016
• Florida HOA Boards Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures
• Fining Procedures Confound Condominium & Cooperative Boards in Florida
• Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Association Records & Fraudulent Elections
• Florida HOA Board Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures
• Becker & Poliakoff Offers Condominium & HOA Classes Throughout Florida
• Condominium Associations Should List Their Attorney as the Registered Agent
• Criminal Penalty, Fire Sprinkler, Estoppel and HOA Rental Bills
• Does Electronic Voting For Community Associations Really Work? How Do You Implement It?
• Florida Association Boards Can Adopt Rules for Records Requests
• President Can’t Buck the Association Board in Florida HOAs
• Florida HOA Boards May Appoint an “Election Committee”
• Condominium Board Cannot Wink at House Cats
• New Florida Condo Bill Filed by Senator Garcia Includes Criminal Penalties
• Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Part I – How to Navigate Management Company Transitions
• Florida Condo Associations Cannot Waive Year-End Audits for More than Three Consecutive Years
• Departing Condominium Board Member Must Relinquish Keys Within Five Days
• Can a Candidate Withdraw From a Condominium Election and Then Change Their Mind?
• Voter Apathy Plagues Florida Community Associations
• Why the Florida Legislature Needs to Fix Condo Sprinkler-System Problem | Sun Sentinel Opinion
• Assessments and Combined Lots in Florida HOAs
• Florida Condominium and HOA Fining Laws are Slightly Different
• Secondhand Smoke on Condominium Lanai: What are my Rights?
• Community Update, Volume 07, 2016
• Florida Condominium and HOA Directors Can Usually Serve on Committees
• Are Social Event Expenses a Proper Expense for Florida Condominium Associations?
• Condo Associations Must Make Records Available Within Five Working Days of Written Request
• Florida HOA Board Required to Act in Response to Member Petition
• Condo Balcony Grills Still A Burning Issue in Florida
• Can My Condo Snuff Out My Right to Smoke?
• 7 Year Rule Does Not Apply To All Condo Records
• Community Update, Volume 6, 2016
• Community Update, Volume 05, 2016
• Community Update, Volume 04, 2016
• Community Association Legislative Guide, 2016
• HOA Documents Govern How Assessments are Allocated
• Becker & Poliakoff Announces Launch Of Proprietary ‘BPBALLOT’ Voting Software For Community Associations
• Grilling on the Balcony: What is Permissible in Florida Condominiums?
• Legal Decisions Which Could Affect Your Community
• The (Tree) Root of the Problem: Who Is Responsible When Tree Roots and Branches Cause Damage?
• Problem Parking in your Community Association?
• The Association Was Served With A Writ Of Garnishment For An Employee/Vendor…Now What?
• Are Skylights A Window or Part of the Roof?
• Erika Heads Our Way – Is Your Community Prepared?
• Community Association Legislative Guide, 2015
• Florida Shared Ownership Statutes Continue to Catch up with Digital Age
• Can a Realtor Request a Copy of the Association HOA Budget?
• Town Hall Meetings Can Trigger Sunshine Law
• Governing Documents Determine How Parking Spaces Are Defined
• Defining a Nuisance in your Community
• Community Update, Volume 11, 2014
• Organizational Session Signals Start of 2015 Florida Legislative Session
• Construction Lien Law Can Result In Condominium Associations Paying Twice For the Same Work
• Can an HOA Manager Advocate on Behalf of a Board Candidate in an Election?
• Community Update, Volumes 7 & 8, 2014
• Community Update, Volume 6, 2014
• Community Update, Volume 5, 2014
• CALL team visits Legislative Town Hall
• Community Update, Volume 4, 2014
• HOA Reserves Generally Within Board’s Discretion
• Condo cannot collect safe harbor from mortgagee after foreclosure
• Condo Associations & HOAs Losing Millions Nationwide
• Federal Lawsuit Filed Against HOAs for Overcharges
• What Rules and Regulations are Enforceable?
• The Association’s Decision to Foreclose
• Condos, HOAs and Coops Will Have the Ability to Demand Rent
• SB 1196 Changes Condo/HOA Official Records and Record Inspection Rights
• SB 1196 Becomes Law: New Condo/HOA Regulations
• 55 & Over Housing: What is the 80/20 Rule?
• Condo Owner Blocks Association from Collecting Assessment
• Condo Insurance Requirements
• Canceling Cable Contracts May Not Be So Easy After All
• Can the Association Cut Off Cable or Shut Down Water Service?
• A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words …
• Learn Your Rights as Owner of Condo, Co-op or HOA Property
• Many Florida Condos & HOAs Must Comply with Pool & Spa Safety Act
• Q&A: Collecting Rent from Tenants (revisited)
• Changes to Chapter 558
• CDD Defaults More Prevalent; Understand Community Development District Operations
• Solar Energy Program Creates Positive Returns; Governmental Program to Pay for Renewable Energy
• No More Mr. Nice Guy
• Q&A: Condo Receivers; Collecting Rent from Tenants
• Condo Receiver Helps Collect Assessments
• Does the Association Need a Building Permit?
• Incidental Damages, Who Pays?
• Protect the Association’s Funds from Fraud or Theft
• Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association? (Round 2)
• Bankruptcy An Option for Financially Distressed Condos and HOAs
• FHA Approval Huge Factor in Marketability of Units
• Protecting the Association Against Unlicensed Contractors
• Hurricane Preparedness & Insurance Claims Recovery Webinar
• Posting Debtor Lists to Collect Delinquent Condo & HOA Assessments
• Condominium Education Providers
• Going Digital
• Condominium Warranties and the Statute of Limitations
• Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association?
• Governor Vetoes SB 714; Unit Owner Insurance Coverage & Board Obligations
• HOA & Condo Boards: Solar and Renewable Energy Improvements
• Insider’s Analysis of the 2009 Legislative Session Webinar
• Taxation of Golf Courses and Association Property
• Elevator Upgrades May be Costly & Complicated
• Roof Leaks and the Statute of Limitations
• Do Fines Really Work?
• E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), Twitter & Board Meetings
• 2009 Florida Legislation Impacting Community Associations
• WHERE THERE’S SMOKE …
• Covenant Enforcement is an Option for Property Owners
• “Green” Practices to Ease Future Financial and Budgeting Concerns.
• Florida’s Proposed “Distressed Condominium Relief Act”
• The Florida Supreme Court Expanded Insurance Coverage ff Construction Defects Under CGL Policies
• Update on Changes to Dock Fees; Senator Fasano Moves to Amend SB 1012
• Dock Fees Likely to Double; New Rules Proposed for Sovereign Submerged Land Leases
• Construction Defect Case Ruling in Favor of HOA
• Can a Director Sit on More than One Association Board at a Time?
• Hawn v. Shoreline Towers Phase I Condominium Association, Inc. et. al
• Federal Court Rejects FCHR Finding of “Reasonable Cause” in Prescription Pet Case
• COBRA Changes Impact Florida Community Associations
• Q&A: Is Membership in your HOA required by Statute?
• Broward County Issues Warning About Recycling Scam
• Is Your Association Considering Foreclosure?
• It Pays to be Certified
• Bank Foreclosures Devastate Community Associations
• New Construction Defect Legislation?
• The Short-Pay Solution
• Recent Court Rulings Favor Condo Buyers Over Developers
• What Happens when the Hot Water Heater Bursts?
• Indemnity and the Association, Part 2
• Indemnity and the Association
• Differences in Insurance Requirements for Condominiums vs. Cooperatives in Florida
• Fannie Mae Tightens Lending Standards for Florida – Project Eligibility Review Required
• Attorney-Client Privilege When Board Members Sue the Association
• Board Talking About Switching Over to “Pooled” Reserves
• 2009 Annual Community Association Leadership Conference
• Management Company / Resident Conflict of Interest?
• In Re: Petition For Arbitration: Cypress Bend IV Condominium Association, Inc., v. Cheryl Pepper and Richard Frisbie, Arbitration Case No. No. 00-0417 (Final Order 6/26/00)
• Elevator Retrofits Required for Safety – Master Elevator Key
• Cleaning Up Property Not As Easy As It Looks