Costs of New Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Vary Considerably

By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. We’ve all heard the advice “It pays to shop around,” but this has never been more true than with the current market for long-term care insurance. Accordiing to the the latest …

How is Hurricane Michael recovery affecting South Florida? Views differ [11-15-18]

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published November 16, 2018   Devastation left by Hurricane Michael in Florida’s Panhandle last month evoked comparisons to Hurricane Andrew in South Florida 26 years earlier, but business experts don’t expect Michael’s aftermath …

Three new headaches for homeowner associations; Drones Copyright & Mold [11-5-18]

Article Courtesy of The Washington Post By Benny L. Kass Published November 4, 2018 What do drones, copyrights and mold have in common? According to USI Insurance Services, a national insurer with more than 50 offices throughout the country, these …

Broward County sues Lauderhill condominium association for rejecting resident’s emotional support animal request [10-31-18]

Article Courtesy of The Florida Record By Karen Kidd Published October 31, 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE — Broward County this week filed a lawsuit against a Lauderhill condominium association after the association allegedly denied a resident’s request for an emotional support …

8 common HOA violations that can land you in hot water [10-16-18]

Article Courtesy of The Bankrate By Deborah Kearns Published October 14, 2018 Plenty of people love living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. HOA rules are designed to prevent neighborhoods from turning into eyesores and keep the …

Your home insurance options are growing, thanks to a healthier market [9-28-18]

Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise     Published September 27, 2018 Private market insurers are starting to expand options available to Florida homeowners — and that’s a sign the state’s home insurance market is healthier than ever, experts say. Florida …

A year after Irma: What did Wellington learn from the storm? [9-17-18]

Article Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By Kristina Webb      Published September 14, 2018 A year ago, we were still cleaning up our yards after Hurricane Irma. We were pulling down plywood and propping up fences. And we were eagerly awaiting …

When insurers demand appraisal, you lose the right to sue [9-11-18]

Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published September 10, 2018 Are you thinking of suing your insurance company because it won’t agree to pay what your contractor says is needed to fix your hurricane-damaged roof? Don’t be surprised if …

HUD Complaint Against Condo Association Ban on Religious Meetings

Article Courtesy of The Daily Business Review By Michael Toback              Published September 5, 2018 The community social room is typically one of the most popular amenities in condominium and homeowner association communities, and as such it must be governed with …

SEVEN BRIDGES TEEN GOLF CART CRASH HIGHLIGHTS PROBLEM FOR FLORIDA HOAs

Article Courtesy of Boca News Now   By Andrew Colton Published August 23, 2018   DELRAY BEACH — The critical crash in G.L. Homes’ Seven Bridges involving four children on a golf cart highlights challenges for Florida law enforcement and homeowner associations …