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Florida home sales now require flood disclosure
Florida just made it harder to hide flood damage from prospective homeowners.Why it matters: Hurricane Helene's record storm surge and widespread destruction laid bare Tampa Bay's vulnerability to flooding.Tens of thousands of homes across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties sustained damage from the storm.Zoom in: A new flood disclosure law takes effect Tuesday. It requires sellers to provide potential buyers with a form showing any insurance claims for flood damage and the federal assistance received for it.The form also informs potential buyers that most homeowners insurance policies don't cover flood damage and encourages them to consult with an insurance agent about...
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