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...

Whether it is your first or fiftieth legal dispute, facing a deposition can be a daunting prospect for any individual or company representative. Becker attorney John Stratton focuses his practice...

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

Amid continued uncertainty related to several key Senate races and a focus on the Presidential transition, the Senate reconvened yesterday and the House will reconvene next week.

Not to be the "grinch," but this is generally not a good idea and is usually not legally permissible.

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

We recently discovered that the air handler drain in the unit above us became clogged resulting in water damage to our unit.

I went on a walk in my community and saw at least 8 homes flying either Trump or Biden flags.

Various states provide a statutory right for members within a Community Association to audio or video record an open meeting of the board, subject to reasonable board regulations.

One of the last few bills to be approved by Governor DeSantis at the end of this year's legislative session was Senate Bill No. 374 which became law on September 4, 2020.

This pressure has only increased since Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his Phase 3 Reopen Emergency Order on Sept. 25.

A: No, though they may be a good idea where appropriate. The association can be held liable if someone is injured on the property due

Q: Is it permissible for a candidate for the board to include personal information about himself or herself in the official ballot mailing sent by our condominium association?

During my 26 years practicing real estate law, and with over ten thousand real estate closings under my belt, I have seen my share of real estate agents.

No one has a crystal ball to look into the future, but some things are more likely than others.

Q: I live in a condominium and there are several disruptive annual renters. There are six different sections but only one board.

This is one of those "chicken and egg" issues that has no clear answer. The statutes do not address it. Very few bylaws I have read address the issue.

Q: My homeowners' association has maintenance access easements over certain areas across the lots adjacent to a pond.

How can a condominium "material change" be approved? Who approves it, the board or the property owners? If several items are being altered

Q: Can the board of a condominium association allow unit owners of certain buildings to fence in areas that are defined as common areas per our declaration and plats?