- House panel approves bill to create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputesArticle Courtesy of Florida PoliticsBy Scott PowersPublished January 22, 2022 HB 1033 seeks to keep HOA disputes from reaching the courts. Floridians who tussle with homeowners associations (HOAs) could soon see a few more layers of process before anyone gets …Read More
- Roof repair schemes, runaway litigation push Florida insurers to the brinkArticle Courtesy of ABC Action NewsBy Michael PaluskaPublished January 25, 2022 TAMPA — Homeowner’s insurance rates will continue to go up for at least two more years as legislators work to control lawsuits filed by attorneys on behalf of roofing …Read More
- Loans for Condos? New Rules Start to Have an EffectArticle Courtesy of Florida RealtorsBy Jeff LazersonPublished January 27, 2022 Fannie’s tighter loan requirements post-Surfside collapse started Jan. 1; Freddie’s start Feb. 28. In the meantime, the list of no-loan condo projects will likely keep growing. A nightmare scenario looms …Read More
- Avoid These 10 Common Tax Mistakes10 Tax Tips to Keep You Out of Trouble It can become a simple task to make tax mistakes since the US tax code consists of almost four million words, but you can consult Coral Springs tax attorneys for help. …Read More
- Security Cameras in Public Areas: Florida Condo LawThe state of Florida protects the privacy of its citizens and visitors to its state by governing the use of security cameras and other surveillance methods on condominium property, as does the Florida condominium association law. The laws control where …Read More
- Your Guide to HOA Fees in FloridaHouse hunting in Florida can seem more complex than house hunting anywhere else because nearly every subdivision has a homeowners’ association (HOA). That means when house shopping, you need to also compare the HOA fees along with the potential mortgage …Read More
- Do I Need a Living Trust?Florida Estate Planning Attorneys Explain Revocable Living Trusts It might seem that everywhere you turn today someone talks about having opened a revocable living trust. The trust option provides you with a simple way to both your assets and your …Read More
- Repair contractors’ newest billing strategy leaves homeowners on the hook if insurers don’t payArticle Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published November 25, 2021 Imagine receiving an unexpected $7,500 invoice telling you that your payment is more than 30 days past due and that you’re responsible for it if your homeowner’s insurance doesn’t …Read More
- Condo associations shift from self-management to professional outside help | OpinionArticle Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Regan Marock Published November 10, 2021 The trend of condominium communities transitioning from self-management to third-party professional management has increased over the last two decades and even more so recently. By definition, a …Read More
- Get ready to dig deeper: Despite reforms, insurers warn consumers that more rate hikes are comingArticle Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published October 26, 2021 Homeowners hoping for an end to steep property insurance rate increases next year might as well start looking for other expenses to trim. It’s not happening. Costs won’t be …Read More