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
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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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…
Why You Shouldn’t Pay for a Copy of Your Deed Immediately After Closing
Consumer Question – I just purchased a condominium and three weeks after closing I received a very official looking letter in the mail telling me how important it is to have a copy of my recorded deed and all of…
Are NFT’s and Mortgages in Real Estate Possible?
I recently wrote an article discussing how the use of cryptocurrencies in real estate transactions may one day soon be commonplace. Cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize real estate transactions, but cryptocurrencies are not alone in that regard. NFT’s also…
When Does the Buyer Get the Keys After Closing on a House?
One of the most overlooked components of a real estate transaction is what happens when the ink dries on the stack of documents everyone signed during the closing, but funds are not immediately available.
Buyers typically think they get keys…
Real Estate Boom Meets the Crypto Boom Here in Miami
Like our climate, there is no denying that South Florida’s real estate market has been scorching hot. But while South Florida is well known for its real estate booms and busts, the current cycle is also running right into the…
SPOTLIGHT: Kate Schmidberger, Paralegal
At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next title!…