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9 08, 2022

Watch The Webinar: New Condo Inspection Bill

By |2023-10-23T21:42:06-05:00August 9, 2022|

Our President, Scott Harvey-Lewis, recently participated in an educational “New Condo Inspection Bill Part Two” webinar featuring Evan Bradley from Campbell Property Management and Attorney Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss the impact of SB 4D on community associations.

The webinar covered:

  1. A Recap of the Condo Inspection Bill
  2. Engineering Discussion
  3. Q&A Session
  4. And more

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20 06, 2022

The Requirements Of The Florida “Milestone Inspection Report”

By |2025-04-08T10:05:38-05:00June 20, 2022|

According to Florida statutes, the new Milestone Inspection Report must have the following:

  1. The seal and signature of the licensed engineer or architect who performed the inspection
  2. The Manner and type of inspections performed
  3. Identification of the substantial structural deterioration and a description of the deterioration
  4. State whether unsafe or dangerous conditions exist
  5. Recommend any remedial or preventative repairs
  6. Identify any further items requiring further inspection

Upon completion of this report, a sealed copy must be furnished to the Condominium or Co-Op and to the building officials […]

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14 06, 2022

Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies – FAQs

By |2023-10-06T13:12:46-05:00June 14, 2022|

Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies:

1. When must a Structural Integrity Reserve Study be completed?

  • A Structural Integrity Reserve Study must be completed for buildings three (3) stories or higher in height every ten years and completed by December 31, 2024, for associations existing on or before July 1, 2022, which unit owners control.

2. Are developers required to perform this study?

  • Developers must perform this study before turning the association over to […]
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14 06, 2022

Florida Milestone Inspections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

By |2023-10-06T13:12:50-05:00June 14, 2022|

Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Milestone Inspections:

1. What is a Milestone Inspection?

  • Florida has now imposed a statewide structural inspection program for condominium and cooperative associations three (3) stories or more in height, defined as a “milestone inspection.”

2. Who is responsible for complying?

  • Community association managers or management companies contractually hired by a condominium association subject to this inspection must comply with this section as directed by the board.

3. Are milestone inspections required for all […]

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3 06, 2022

Mandatory Structural Inspections For Condo and Co-Op Buildings

By |2023-10-13T11:08:45-05:00June 3, 2022|

Due to the Surfside tragedy, the Florida legislature “finds that the imposition of a statewide structural inspection program for aging condominium and cooperative buildings in this state is necessary to ensure that such buildings are safe for continued use.” (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022D/4D)

The most significant changes can be broken down into three categories:

  1. Milestone Inspections
  2. Structural Integrity Reserve Studies
  3. Developer Turnover Requirements

It is important to note that all Milestone and Structural Integrity Reserve Study inspections shall be performed by a […]

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