There are countless reasons that your community association may benefit from providing remote access to meetings of its members or that of its board of directors. In fact, the availability of remote access alone tends to lead to, at the
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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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Changes in Postmark Rules
By Joseph Adams
Q: I understand that the U.S. Postal Service has recently changed how it applies postmarks to mail. How does this change apply to condominium associations, and should associations change their mailing practices? (W.F., via e-mail)
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A Recall Roadmap — From Petition to Resolution, with Becker’s Jonathan J. Ellis
Recalls are where community politics get real. When a board receives a Recall Petition, emotions run high and so do the legal stakes. In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Becker shareholder
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Boards Typically Do Not Have Unilateral Authority to Amend
By Joseph Adams
Q: I have noticed that our governing documents contain numerous references to the developer, even though the developer is no longer involved. Can the homeowners’ association’s board have the authority to remove or amend these developer-related references from the documents
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How Better Business Bureau Tools Can Help Boards Make Safer Hiring Decisions
Hiring a contractor shouldn’t feel like a risky gamble—especially when you’re spending association funds and hoping for a great result for your repair or renovation project. On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks to
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Understanding Rules on Ballots, Proxies and Electronic Submissions
By Joseph Adams
Q: I am an owner in a condominium complex in Naples, Florida. I read your recent article about voting by email and I have additional questions about ballots and proxies. Can ballots and proxies be opened counted in advance of a
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Installing Security Cameras in Your Condominium
There are countless reasons that your condominium association may benefit from installing security cameras around the condominium. However, your condominium association should always consult its legal counsel before doing so, as security cameras often trigger nuanced issues that risk civil
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Reserve Studies Explained: What They Are and How Often You Should Update Them
A reserve study is a financial planning tool used by condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and cooperatives in Florida to anticipate and prepare for the cost of the repair (deferred maintenance) and replacement (capital expenditure) of the association’s common assets
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How Can Condominium Associations Enforce Short-Term Rental Bans?
By Jay Roberts
Previously, in Can We Ban Short-Term Rentals in Our Condominium? we discussed what internal actions must be taken in order for your condominium association to ban short-term rentals. This article presupposes that your association has taken action to amend its
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Esta es la temporada de las reuniones anuales y las elecciones – Pasos a seguir
By Marty Platts
Primero, tenga en mente que una elección no es necesaria al no ser que haya dos o más candidatos elegibles para una vacante en la junta. Además, una elección general debe llevarse a cabo a la misma vez, y en
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