Property Insurance Claim Denied? Try, Try Again
ARTICLE CONTRIBUTOR Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel, P.A. Article authored by: B. Michael Clark, Jr. and Susan C. Odess May 29, 2018 After Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida last year, many property owners were surprised at how unfamiliar they were with the property insurance claim process — mainly because […]
Protecting Your Florida Home: Tips for Snowbirds and Summer Travelers
Whether you are a snowbird heading north in order to avoid Florida’s brutal summer heat or a family getting ready to travel for the summer, there are ways you will want to safeguard your residence before taking off. Florida’s near-tropical summer climate makes humidity control, flood protection and mold and mildew prevention three areas of […]
Residents May Be Able to Recover Special Assessments Levied Post-Storm
Last year, after Hurricane Irma came and went, many Community Associations were looking at cleanup and repair costs that exceeded their expectations – and budgets. How do Associations pay for storm damages and repair bills when they come due? There are basically three ways to pay these bills: Borrow from the bank, raise the regular […]
Emergency Planning for Community Associations
Start Planning for a Disaster Now Consider this scenario: You are a board member for a Condominium Association that represents over 300 residents in a condominium complex consisting of two towers. In the early hours of a Thursday morning, you are awakened by a loud knocking at your door. You open it to find a […]
Hurricane Insurance Claims: Understanding Coverage Before a Storm Hits
After experiencing Hurricane Irma last year, many questions arose during preparations for the storm and after the storm made landfall relating to insurance coverage for damages caused to a community’s buildings, common areas and other property, as well as to individual condominium units. As a Board Member and/or resident living in a Condominium Association, it’s […]
Is Your Community Prepared for the Next Hurricane?
Article Contribution Jayme Gelfand, PCAM Vice President, Relationship Market Manager BB&T Association Services To reach Jayme: jgelfand@bbandt.com Preparation is the key to good management. Hurricane Season beings on June 1st and now runs through November 30th , and as you are well aware, having a Hurricane Preparedness Plan in place makes the process of preparing […]
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