Florida Alliance for Consumer Protection
Recent News About Florida Alliance for Consumer Protection
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Lawsuits over 'takings' under coming Keys building ban could leave local communities on hook for half liability
A move by Florida state lawmakers to leave local governments on the hook for half of the liability from all lawsuits that could follow the end of new building permits for the Florida Keys "seems like yet another example" of a consistent pattern of the state attempting to shift lawsuit costs to local governments, a consumer advocate says. -
Advocates disappointed in decision to forego federal money for foreclosure aid
TALLAHASSEE – Florida would have been eligible for as much as $250 million in the expansion of the federal Hardest Hit Fund, but chose not to apply for any money, a decision that has disappointed and baffled consumer advocates. -
Consumer advocates work to call attention to predatory lending tactics
TAMPA – Consumer advocates are brushing up on new tactics of predatory lenders so they can once again beat back the businesses waiting to take advantage of some of the most vulnerable individuals.