In The Press

When the 12-story Champlain Towers South in Surfside collapsed on June 24, 2021 and took the lives of 98 people with it, it put into motion sweeping legislation designed to address decades of a systemic lack of attention to condominium maintenance. Now, recertification will be required of buildings within three miles of the shoreline that are 25 years or older, and every ten years thereafter. For condominiums beyond the three-mile limit, recertification is required every 30 years. For some condominiums this could mean high special assessments residents are not prepared for and in cases where buildings are unrepairable, owners could face condemnation of their units, according to New Smyrna Beach Association Management. READ MORE…