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North Bay Village Renter Concerned About Ceiling Damage Caused By Rain

South Florida had strong winds and rain all day Saturday. Faria said he noticed bubbles in the wall but did not pay much attention to them.

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December 20, 2023

MIAMI - Rafael Faria, whose ceiling of his North Bay Village apartment partially collapsed Saturday after days of intermittent rain and gusty winds, feels he's lucky to be alive, but can't afford to move right now.

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"I don't have renters insurance. I never thought I needed it," he said.

South Florida had strong winds and rain all day Saturday. Faria said he noticed bubbles in the wall but did not pay much attention to them. He said he's lived in the two-bedroom apartment on East Drive with a roommate for a year.

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