Online classes
In the continued interest of the health and safety of our clients and colleagues, we have made a decision to suspend all in-person community association classes until further notice.
UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS
Special Assessment
This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion.
Does your association have questions about its authority to levy special assessments or how to properly levy a special assessment? Are you concerned about how to structure a special assessment to provide your owners with the best choices to pay and to protect the association’s ability to collect? Let us walk you through the special assessment minefield and provide practical guidance on protecting the association.
Topics to be discussed:
- Authority for Special Assessments
- Process of Adopting Special Assessments
- General Considerations
Budgeting & Reserves
1 hour class
1 IFM Credit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630156
When creating a financial plan for your association there are many things to consider. Join Becker attorneys as they discuss the steps it takes to create and maintain a successful budget and reserve plan.
Topics we will cover include:
- Budget Planning
- Components of a Budget
- Calculation of Assessments
- Adopting The Budget
- Reserve Requirements & Use of Funds
- Straight Line Reserve Calculations
December 14, 2021
2pm-3pm
Speakers
Patrick C. Howell
Office Managing Shareholder
Becker
Orlando
Robyn M. Severs
Shareholder
Becker
Orlando
Haley A. Kerr, LCAM
Vice President
Association Prime
Understanding our Bylaws: A Primer on Association Governing Documents
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630202 | 1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Participants will learn the important differences between association documents, how to read them and how Florida Statutes affect them.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Governing Documents (Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws)
- Amendments
- Restrictions & Responsibilities of Owners
- Maintenance of Common Elements
- Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)
ONLINE CLASSES
Turnover from Developer Control
1 hour class
1 OPP or 1 ELE
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630206
Board Members and CAMs will learn what turnover from developer means. During this webinar, we will explore the turnover process, including the how to prepare for the turnover meeting. Additionally, we will also discuss Construction Defect Claims and when is the appropriate time to file a lawsuit.
Topics of discussion will include:
- What is a Turnover?
- What is the Turnover process?
- Construction Defect Claims
Speakers
Rosa M. de la Camara
Shareholder
Becker
Miami
Perry M. Adair
Office Managing Shareholder
Becker
Miami
Will Delgado
President
Castle Group
Construction Contracts and the Lien Law
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630465 | 2 OPP or 2 ELE
Construction issues are a natural occurrence for every community association at some point. During this webinar, we’ll discuss everything managers and board members need to know about construction contracts, project management, bank loans, and the myriad of resources that are available to you.
Insights Into Your Role as a Board Member: Fiduciary Duty & Business Judgment Rule
Provider: #0000811 | Course: #9630161 | 1 IFM or 1 ELE Credit
If you agreed to serve on your board, you will want to be sure you have the tools and information necessary to understand your responsibilities, discharge your duties in accordance with the applicable law and your governing documents, and avoid any potential liability associated with your new role.
Topics of discussion include:
- The fiduciary duty of a board member to the association
- How to protect the association and themselves from liability while conducting association business
- The most frequent mistakes made by board members
Speakers
Joseph E. Adams
Office Managing Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Myers
Jay Roberts
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Walton Beach
Take a Bite Out of Fraudulent Assistance Animal Requests
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630287| 1 ELE Credit
Participants will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the state, federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Fair Housing Act and Disability Accommodations
- Evolving Law of “Prescription Pets”
- Establishing a Handicap
- Competing Definition of Service Animal Under ADAAA and FHAA
- What to do When the Disability is Not Obvious
- What a Disabled Person Needs to Provide in Order to Own a Service Animal
- Innate Qualities of Service Animal
- Failing to Make Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
- What to do when “Skeptical” Information is Provided
- Damages and Penalties for Discrimination
Speakers
Steven H. Mezer
Shareholder
Becker
Tampa
David G. Muller
Shareholder
Becker
Naples
JoAnn Nesta Burnett
Senior Attorney
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Kathleen O. Berkey, AICP
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Myers
Collections and Foreclosure Strategies for Community Associations
1 hour class
1 IFM Credit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630286
Are collection issues still plaguing your association? Are bank foreclosures dragging on for years with no end in sight? Are you confused about the changes in laws affecting association collection rights and remedies?
Please join us as we explore the fundamentals of collections and discuss effective legal strategies as well as practical techniques to solve your collection issues.
Topics Covered:
- Bankruptcy Basics for the Community Association Practitioner
- Liability of Owner and Subsequent Purchaser
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Extra-Judicial Remedies
HOA/Condo Board Member Certification Online Class
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630016 | 2 ELE Credits
If you are planning to serve on your homeowner association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected.
Our HOA/Condo Board Certification class is designed to satisfy the statutory requirement so that you are eligible to serve. More importantly, it will provide the tools and information you need to perform your job well and to avoid any potential liability associated with your new role.
Topics Covered:
- Defining your fiduciary duty
- Analyzing association operations
- How to properly maintain the association’s books and records
- The pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution
- Avoiding common election pitfalls
- Preparing budgets and funding reserves
- Understanding financial reporting requirements
- Assessing insurance needs for common areas
- Defusing conflict within the community
Speakers
Kenneth Direktor
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Donna DiMaggio Berger
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Howard J. Perl
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
2022 Legal Update
2 hour class
2 LU
Provider #0000811 / Course #9631158
In this course, participants will receive a review of the laws passed during the 2021 Legislative Session impacting condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares and the community association management profession.
It is designed to provide board members and community association managers with a working knowledge of the changes to the law to assist them in ensuring compliance within their community associations.
Understanding Our “Bylaws” – A Primer on Association Governing Documents
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630202 | 1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Participants will learn the important differences between association documents, how to read them and how Florida Statutes affect them.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Governing Documents (Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws)
- Amendments
- Restrictions & Responsibilities of Owners
- Maintenance of Common Elements
- Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)
Anatomy of a Water Leak
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630137 | 1 OPP or 1 ELE Credit
Water leaks are a major concern to association boards and unit owners alike. Come join our attorneys as they guide your association through the process of handling a water leak from detection through repair, insurance coverage and reconstruction responsibility, and potential liability claims.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Practical Issues
- What Was Damaged
- Who Pays? – Maintenance Damage v. Casualty Damage
Speakers
Kenneth Direktor
Shareholder
Becker
Fort Lauderdale
Steven H. Mezer
Shareholder
Becker
Tampa
Jane L. Cornett
Shareholder
Becker
Stuart
How to Properly Run an Election
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630208 | 1 HR or 1 ELE Credit
Participants in this course will learn how a Community Association election is carried out with an overview of the election and voting procedures.
Topics Covered:
- Elections, Voting and Online Voting Procedures
- Notice Issues (Timing, Form, Substance)
- Nomination/Intent to be a Candidate
- How to Handle Errors on Notices on Roster, Ballots, Envelopes, etc.
- Best Practices to Avoid Headaches at the Meeting
Speakers
David G. Muller
Shareholder
Becker
Naples
Howard J. Perl
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Brett Fielo
Co-Founder
shyft
Dealing with Difficult People
1 hour class
1 HR Credit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630464
Working with community associations involves interaction with members, association directors, attorneys, accountants, and other service and product providers. For managers. this requires the development of people skills to help them deal with personalities, stresses and demands which arise during the course of everyday operations.
In this course, managers will learn:
- How to tailor problem-solving skills to different personalities and approaches to life
- Constructive approaches to handling telephone conversations, emails and in-person confrontations
- The dynamics of interactions having the potential to become adversarial and learn skills necessary to affect behavior and resolve issues in a way that creates satisfaction in the consumer
- Specific tips for working with all kinds of challenging people and ways to bring out the best in themselves and others
Speakers
Donna DiMaggio Berger
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Jay Roberts
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Walton Beach
Construction Projects Gone Wild
1 hour class
1 IFMCredit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630466
Nothing is as daunting as embarking on a construction project. The issues and pitfalls surrounding a major project can overwhelm both managers and board members. This program will cover what you need to know to successfully navigate the process and avoid costly mistakes.
In this course, managers will learn:
- Obtaining the required approvals for different types of projects
- Developing proper specifications and obtaining competitive bids
- The importance of your engineer or consultant
- Contractual issues to protect the association
- Fiscal planning for the project
- Insurance and warranties
Speakers
Kenneth S. Direktor
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Steven B. Lesser
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
Condo Construction Defects 101
1 hour class
1 OPP Credit or 1 ELE Credit
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630204
Construction issues are a natural occurrence in the lifecycle of any community association. From issues found in new associations transitioning from developer control to those arising in mature communities, we’ll discuss everything managers and board members need to know to effectively navigate the construction dispute process, including what sources of recovery are available to you.
Speakers
Conrad J. Lazo
Shareholder
Becker
Tampa
Sanjay Kurian
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Myers
Steven J. Mainardi
Founder & President
Delta Engineering & Inspection, Inc.
Top 10 Manager Do’s and Don’ts
1 hour class
1 HR or ELE Credits
Provider #0000811 / Course #9630376
Your role as a manager comes with a certain set of responsibilities to ensure the successful operation of your community. This course is designed to review basic management principles and provide you with a checklist of the top do’s and don’ts to be successful.
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery: Are You Ready to Weather the Storm?
Provider #0000811 | Course #9630113 | 1 OPP or 1 ELE
Is your community prepared in the event that a hurricane strikes through your city? In this special course we will go over practical tips for developing and implementing a disaster recovery plan for your community.
Managers and board members will learn:
- Steps to take to protect life and property
- Recover and post event steps
- The ins and outs of contracting before and after the hurricane
- How to document a claim
Speakers
Donna DiMaggio Berger
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale
James Robert Caves
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Myers
Howard J. Perl
Shareholder
Becker
Ft. Lauderdale