Low-interest loans proposal just a bailout
The editorial encouraging our Florida state government to step in and provide low interest loans to people living in condominiums that have insufficient reserves to fund long needed maintenance is rewarding bad behavior. These people and their HOAs made a series of poor decisions. Can I get a low-interest loan to fund repairs on my single-family home that I did not do because I did not want to spend my money keeping my home safe? Also, can I get some emotional support so I don’t have to take any responsibility for my selfish actions?
Yes, I know from personal experience that as we get older, life gets harder. I also know that it takes a village to raise a child and protect a grandmother. A government, on the other hand, exists to protect the commons. Our state government needs to address the property insurance house of cards and not get diverted by making laws and earmarking my tax dollars to encourage people to continue to make bad decisions.
John Peebles, North Palm Beach
A water leak that possibly existed for years caused catastrophic damage to a downstairs unit in Century Village in West Palm Beach. It is one of several issues that is causing angst for county building officials.
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