“Classic Condo Cases” is a new, continuing series in which we look back at precedential Court opinions and discuss why each decision is important for community associations throughout New Jersey.
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. is a law firm that publishes content primarily focused on legal issues affecting condominiums, homeowners' associations (HOAs), and community associations in Florida. Their blog addresses topics such as disclosure requirements, parking regulations under HOA laws, reserve funding statutes, and state laws impacting community living, including fireworks regulations. The firm provides practical legal insights and guidance on compliance with Florida statutes and the interaction between state law and private community covenants. Their publications serve as a resource for property owners, association boards, and managers navigating the legal landscape of community association governance and property management.
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Becker Shareholder David Ramsey Featured in Common Ground for His Lasting Legacy in Community Association Law
Becker shareholder J. David Ramsey, Chair Emeritus of our New Jersey Community Association Practice, is featured in the September/October 2025 issue of Common Ground, the national publication of the Community Associations Institute (CAI). The profile, “Jersey Joy,” spotlights David’s extraordinary…
New Law Updates: Structural Integrity and Reserve Funding Legislation (S3992)
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“Single Me Out? Not So Fast” – Habitat Case Watch
Mr. Bent and his family lived on the top floor at the 99 Jane Street Condominium in Greenwich Village. In June 2021, the condominium board proposed capital improvement plans to the building costing approximately $3 million. Bent objected to these
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Personal Property in Florida Home Sales: What’s Actually Included in Your FAR/BAR Contract?
One of the most common and easily overlooked sources of disputes in Florida residential transactions is personal property: what’s actually included in the sale, what’s excluded, and how it’s documented in the contract. Adding personal property items is so commonplace…
Becker Announces New Leadership For New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA Practice
Morristown, NJ – May 23, 2025 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announces that shareholder Martin Cabalar has been appointed as Chair of the firm’s New Jersey…
Ronald Perl Receives Community Associations Institute’s Distinguished Service Award
Morristown, NJ – May 9, 2025 –Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that Ronald Perl has received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from Community Associations Institute (CAI)…
Can My Co-op Charge Me Extra for Renting Out My Unit?
Q: I bought a co-op apartment in Queens about 35 years ago and I’ve been renting it out. About 15 years ago, the co-op imposed a 10 percent surcharge on the maintenance fees for apartments that are rented out. That…
John S. Prisco Named CAI NJ’s “Author of the Year”
Becker is proud to announce that shareholder John S. Prisco has been honored as “Author of the Year” by the New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NJ). This recognition highlights John’s insightful article, “Master Deeds, Declarations, and…
New Florida Law Restricting Certain Foreign Ownership of Real Property
On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, creating Part III of Chapter 692 (692.201-692.205) of the Florida Statutes “Conveyances to Foreign Entities”. This new law goes into effect on July 1, 2023 and places…