The Laws Pertaining To Condos And HOAs Must Be Reformed

Article Courtesy of  The Doral Family Journal By Edda Pujadas Published November 11, 2021 The main objective of the proposed reform is to achieve that the communities and the management of their funds are properly handled. The most important points …

Judge approves sale of Surfside property where condo collapse killed 98

Article Courtesy of  Local 10 WLPG News By Michael Putney Published October 5 , 2021 WATCH VIDEO SURFSIDE – Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman approved on Thursday a sale agreement of the property in Surfside where a 12-story building …

Florida task force makes recommendations on condo safety

Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Brendan Farrington Published October 19, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislators should overhaul the state’s condominium laws in the wake of the Surfside building collapse that killed 98 to address inspections, ensuring proper reserves are …

Parking Violations at Your Condo: Your First Steps

Most homeowners and condo associations are still grappling with parking violations problems in condominiums, especially when unit owners fail to park in spaces allocated to them, leading to tensions. In Florida, the problem is quite eminent, and homeowners’ associations and …

Insurance May Not Cover Damages to Homeowners Association Common Spaces. This is Where Loss Assessment Coverage Comes In

Article Courtesy of The Next Door Advisor By Elizabeth Rivelli Published June 13, 2021 Whether you live in a single-family house, a condo, or an apartment, having property insurance is important to protect your personal items and your liabilities, among other things. …

Responding to a Quiet Title Action

The real estate industry in Florida has continued to grow over the years. As such, the issue of state’s land titles has become problematic among the people of Florida and outsides looking to buy property in Florida. Initially, the major …

What you need to know about pending changes to Florida insurance laws

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published May 14, 2021 No one was thrilled with the insurance changes that were passed on the final day of the Florida Legislature’s spring session — not the insurance industry and not consumers’ …

What is a Living Trust?

A living trust can be described as a legally binding document that is created by a person while he or she is still alive. The property owner appoints a designated person, also known as a trustee to manage the assets …

How To Buy A Condo In Today’s Hot Housing Market

Article Courtesy of  Forbes Advisor By Natalie Campisi Published May 16, 2021 Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance home, a downtown pad or a vacation getaway, condominiums, or condos, offer many attractive features. They’re typically a more budget-friendly way to …

As hurricane season approaches, three insurers are canceling thousands of Florida customers

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published May 20, 2021 As another hurricane season bears down on the state, more than 50,000 Florida home insurance customers will soon receive notices that their policies have been canceled or won’t be …