Associations normally have by-laws that require the maintenance of a uniform appearance. Repairs usually have to follow this rule so the property does not lose value and lose the cosmetic appeal which community owners desire after a loss. Agents should not sell policies to Associations which require a uniform appearance.
Continue Reading Associations Which Require Uniform Appearance Should Not Be Sold Policies With Anti-Matching Language
Last week on the Property Insurance Law Blog, I discussed a Florida statute that often requires insurance companies to repair undamaged parts of a property in addition to the damaged parts of the property. As discussed, Florida and federal courts have held that Florida Statute § 626.9744 only applies to homeowners’ policies, and not condominium association policies that are considered “commercial residential” policies. See Ocean View Towers Ass’n, Inc. v. QBE Ins. Corp., 11-60447-CIV, 2011 WL 6754063, *9 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 22, 2011). Despite the statute not covering commercial properties, a commercial residential policy may require an insurance company to repair undamaged property as well.Continue Reading Condominium Entitled to Matching Components Rather than Patchwork Repairs