Q: If my tenant's lease contains an automatic renewal clause, does that mean I'm trapped in my lease forever?

In episode 4 of Planned's 10-Minute podcast, hosts Nick Carlson and Vincent Ranieri quiz Becker attorney Martin Cabalar on the latest legal developments

As our many local government clients know, the Becker Team has been intimately involved in lobbying against the many attempts to limit their ability to manage the vacation rental crisis.

It is no secret that the real estate market in South Florida is booming, but how has the surge in home values affected how residential properties are appraised?

The great Arnold Palmer was right when he said, "The road to success is always under construction."

Community Associations have an obligation to enforce their governing documents. However, that obligation does not extend to policing, mediating...

Condominium living has its advantages and challenges – one such challenge is often parking.

After cancelling scheduled votes for early in the week, the House will formally be back in session on Wednesday this week with much to accomplish...

Law and lobbying firm Becker announced Monday that Katie Edwards-Walpole is joining the firm.

In Can Financial LLC vs. Niklewicz, Case No. 4D19-3668 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020), Jack Niklewicz thought he was buying his dream home for a significant discount.

For condominiums and cooperatives there are a few statutory election guideposts that start with the numbers 60, 40, 35 and 14*.

Becker focuses on legal issues impacting community associations. While we advise our clients on a broad spectrum of matters that affect their daily operations...

Some older individuals choose to live out their final years in their personal residences, alone, rather than in nursing homes or assisted-living facilities.

In celebration of Women's History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists...

Short-term rental arrangements continue to plague community associations, with owners and powerful lobbying groups for companies like Airbnb ...

Most condominium unit owners may think that limited common elements are those areas outside the condominium unit that are part of the common elements...

The tally now stands at 48 Republicans and 48 Democrats in the Senate, with four races yet to be resolved.

There are times when an association must damage a unit or units in order to maintain or repair the common elements.

Chapter 718 of the Florida Condominium Act ("Act") does not limit the number of units that can be rented in a condominium association.

Our community was built in 1982. Many homeowners have had screen patios for 38 years. The board now wants the screens removed and if a...