Top 5 Community Update Articles of 2021 from Becker
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Top 5 Community Update Articles of 2021
Before heading into the New Year, we look back at the year’s most popular reads. This month’s featured articles highlight the topics you found most interesting in 2021 – from fining committees to questions about remote meetings.
From all of us at Becker, we wish you a happy holiday and a joyous, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
Of all enforcement options available to an association for violations of its governing documents, the imposition of fines is one that yields many questions due to the strict procedures required to impose a fine. Learn more in, “What is a “Fining Committee” and Who Can Be on It?”
Although Florida’s Sunshine Laws don’t apply to community associations, the Condominium Act has its own set of “sunshine” requirements to be aware of. Karyan San Martano breaks down what the statute says in, “‘Sunshine Laws’ for Condominium Associations.”
While Mother Nature may be hard to harness, community associations are often tasked with doing just that to protect both residents and property. In, “Responsibility for Tree Branches and Roots,” Elizabeth Lanham-Patrie explores how the law decides who needs to tackle this chore.
As of July 1, 2021, associations are required to send delinquent owners a Notice of Late Assessments prior to turning the account over to collections. Learn best practices for sending this letter in, “A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment.”
“Can Remote Meetings Be Held Now That the State of Emergency Has Expired?” Yeline Goin discusses what meetings can be held remotely, in whole or in part.
CALLING ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MANAGERS
As leaders in Community Association Law, we not only helped write the law – we also teach it.
Did you know Becker provides over 200 educational classes per year throughout the State of Florida on a variety of topics ranging from board member certification to compliance, and everything in between? Our most popular classes are now available online!
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As a service to the community and industry, we are pleased to offer some of our most popular classes online for you to participate in from the comfort of your own home.
- Turnover From Developer Control
- Insights Into Your Role as a Board Member: Fiduciary Duty & Business Judgement Rule
- 2022 Legal Update
- Anatomy of a Water Leak
- Budgeting & Reserves
- Collection and Foreclosure Strategies for Community Associations
- Construction Road Map for Community Associations
- Top 10 Manager Do’s and Don’ts
