Yearly Archives: 2013
H.R. 4212 Protects Homeowners and Their Families from Dangerous Chinese Drywall
Washington, D.C. - January 02, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act of 2012.
Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on Tax Relief Extension for Distressed Homeowners
TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 02, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi issued the following statement on Congress’ one-year tax relief extension for consumers who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven due to financial hardship or a decline in housing values.
Amid Fiscal Cliff Stalemate, Congress Passes Rep. Deutch’s Chinese Drywall Bill
Washington, DC - January 02, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- This evening, Congress passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) and Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA) to address the plight of homeowners suffering from contaminated drywall from China in their homes. The Drywall Safety Act, now headed to President Obama’s desk for signature, is the first piece of legislation to pass Congress since reports of the destructive, sulfur-ridden material began to surface in Florida in 2009.
