Does a Florida Condominium Association without a fire sprinkler system in place have to install one? [6-23-15]

Does a Florida Condominium Association without a fire sprinkler system in place have to install one? By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. Many condominium association buildings in Florida were built without having a fire sprinkler safety system. According to governing statutes, …

Years after vacating their homes, borrowers still can be stuck with HOA fees [6-23-15]

Article Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times By Susan Taylor Martin Published June 21, 2015 Seven years ago, Renee Abuton realized she was juggling too much — student loans, car payments, mortgage payments and homeowners association fees. Abuton, then a …

Florida coasts have grown, but hurricane damage risk hasn’t [6-8-15]

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Mike Schneider, Jennifer Kay and Melissa Nelson-Gabriel Published June 7, 2015 Since eight hurricanes whipped through Florida during back-to-back seasons a decade ago, causing $33 billion in insurance claims, the state’s coastal communities …