Homeowners and local governments in Florida are continuing to struggle two years after Hurricane Irma hit the region. The Category 4 storm struck the Florida Keys first before proceeding up the coast in September 2017 and left behind an array of debris as it traveled,...
Month: November 2019
Fewer insurance litigation cases after Hurricane Michael
There were fewer insurance litigation cases in Florida following Hurricane Michael than there were after Hurricane Irma according to one of the state's insurance companies. Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, struck Florida's panhandle region in October 2018. A...
Flood disclosure not required in Florida
Florida homeowners may be surprised to learn that there is no state law that requires disclosure of whether a house has a history of flooding. This is in stark contrast to Texas, which has the strictest laws in the nation on such matters. However, Florida is the state...