When damages occur in condominiums a frequent dispute is how to determine if damages will be covered under the unit owner’s insurance policy or under the Board’s insurance policy for damages in common areas of the condominium. For example, in National Insurance Company v. Seguros Triple S,1 the Puerto Rico Appellate Court discussed this issue when water that escaped from a damaged bathroom of one of the unit apartments caused damage to the electric panel of the elevators of the condominium.Continue Reading Puerto Rico: Liability of Unit Owners When Damages Extend to Common Areas of Condominium vs Subrogation Clauses
April 2018
Is Your Arkansas Condominium in Compliance with The Law? Mandatory Arkansas Insurance Requirements
Continuing my state-by-state review of mandatory condominium insurance requirements, this post will look at Arkansas—The Natural State.
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Is Your Ohio Condominium in Compliance with the Law? Mandatory Ohio Insurance Requirements
Continuing my state-by-state review of mandatory condominium insurance requirements, this post will look at Ohio—the Buckeye State.
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Caribbean Adjusters International Hosted Condominium Insurance Forum in Puerto Rico
On March 14, 2018, Caribbean Adjusters International hosted the “Condominium Insurance Forum” at the Marriott Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The forum was divided in two groups of panelists formed by adjusters, brokers, producers and local attorneys with special guest speakers such as Puerto Rico’s Insurance Commissioner (via Skype) and our own William “Chip” Merlin. Important topics were discussed related to claim issues for condominiums on the island.Continue Reading Caribbean Adjusters International Hosted Condominium Insurance Forum in Puerto Rico