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“Pay Attention to Rising Sea Levels,” Florida Community Association Journal

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The erosion of civility in our society has begun to manifest itself in private residential communities. This lack of civility comes in many forms, from rudeness to other residents, staff, and contractors on the property and disruptive behavior at meeti…

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“Recent Developments Concerning Director Term Limit Law,” Naples Daily News

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Editor’s Note:  David G. Muller is a Board Certified Attorney in Condominium and Planned Development Law with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., which represents community associations throughout Florida, with offices in Naples, Fort Myers and 10 other Flor…

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Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears on Money Matters Top Tips Podcast

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Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger appeared on the Money Matters Top Tips Podcast with host Adam Torres. During this guest spot, she speaks to her vast experience including how she knew she wanted to become an attorney, how she …

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“How to stop the erosion of civility in community associations,” Sun Sentinel

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Raised voices, reddened faces and angry gestures. You might think you are watching a Congressional hearing on C-SPAN, but you are at your community’s board meeting.

The erosion of civility in our …

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Can A Director Resign For Any Reason?

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Q: My condominium association has one owner who is a malcontent. He is always objecting to everything the Board tries to do and his constant vocal complaining has caused the Board much stress. Two of the Directors resigned as …

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Term Limits Continue to Cause Confusion

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Q: The president of our condominium association has been a board member for over 10 years. He just put his name in to run again. Many people are content to let this person run things. I think changes need …

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Board Can’t Prohibit Hurricane Shutters

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Q: Our condominium did a major renovation project several years ago, included impact glass for all the windows and sliders. Recently, our board received a request from an owner to install hurricane shutters. The board thinks this is unnecessary …

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22 Becker Attorneys Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law

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Becker’s Community Association practice group has been an industry leader since we opened our doors in 1973. Today, we’re proud to announce that we have the largest, dedicated team of Board Certified attorneys in Condominium and Planned …

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Continuing Legislative Review

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Today’s column is the fourth installment of our annual review of the new laws affecting community associations and will continue our review of the new laws affecting cooperatives, which will become effective July 1, 2018. So far we have looked …

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Time for Annual Legislative Review

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Today begins our annual review of new legislation affecting community associations in Florida. The main piece of legislation derives from House Bill 81, which will become law on July 1, 2018. HB 841 affects condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations. We …

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