Q: Our condo is raising our monthly assessments again, this time claiming that the building’s insurance went up. Since our building has insurance, we are not sure why we need to have our own policy ...

Condominiums — more commonly referred to simply as condos — have appeal if you want to enjoy the perks of homeownership without the responsibilities of major maintenance tasks like repairing a roof.

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Property insurance costs in Florida continued to rise between the first and second quarters of the year, and condo associations have been hit hardest during that time. The average cost of a commercial ...