Despite the tragic condominium collapse in Surfside in June 2021, the Florida Legislature has still not agreed on a bill that would require more rigorous inspections for condos. So, without legislation, attorneys are taking the initiative to create their own guidelines for condominium owners worried about the possibility of future tragedies.
The proposed legislation, SB 1702, would have required condominiums to conduct studies so engineers can tell condo boards how much money they’ll need to set aside for repairs. The proposed bill would also have required recertification inspections on old buildings. Under current Florida law, older builders are not legally required to have a safety inspection.
Jim Prichard, Ball Janik’s managing partner.
