Q: I have heard that a condominium board member can be removed from the condominium association board by a process called recall. What causes can be used to justify the recall? (C.Q. via e-mail) …
Sunshine Law Applies to Interviews
Q: Recently my condominium association’s board held interviews with proposed new landscaping companies. All of the board members were present for the meetings. However, there was no notice posted and unit owners were not invited to attend. When …
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Community Association Workplace
Sexual harassment is not often thought about in the context of community association law. The reality, however, is that the number of sexual harassment claims brought against community associations has skyrocketed in recent years, making it imperative that a community …
Stopping the Limitations Clock in Bank Foreclosures – Bartram v. U.S. Bank
Associations across Florida have anxiously awaited the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Bartram v. U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, 2016 WL 6538647 (Fla., November 3, 2016). While the underlying facts in Bartram are somewhat convoluted, the …
We’ve Been Nominated for FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards
Becker & Poliakoff would like to thank FLCAJ Readers for nominating us in the Legal Services Category of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We are grateful to serve our clients and the industry friends who put …
Important Information for Post-Hurricane Recovery
All of us at Becker & Poliakoff hope that you and your loved ones are safe. With Hurricane Irma relief efforts now underway, our thoughts remain with those impacted by the storm.
As your community works to recover …
After Irma: An Update from Becker & Poliakoff
All of us at Becker & Poliakoff hope that you and your loved ones are safe. With Hurricane Irma relief efforts now underway, our thoughts remain with those impacted by the storm.
We would like to thank all …
Hurricane Irma: An Important Message from Becker & Poliakoff
Dear Clients and Friends,
In light of Hurricane Irma’s impending landfall, we urge you to take all necessary measures to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones. It cannot be overstated that Hurricane Irma is potentially very …
Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Landmark Association Laws
Condo and association law shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was the featured guest on WLRN 91.3FM’s Topical Currents “At Your Service” edition on Wednesday, June 7. Donna discussed what board members, managers and residents need to know about landmark association …