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Condo Milestone Inspection
Florida Statute 553.899 — what milestone inspections require, when they trigger, and the questions every condo buyer must ask.
Florida Condo Milestone Inspection Law: What SB-4D Means for Every Buyer
Florida Statute 553.899 — the milestone inspection law enacted after the 2021 Surfside collapse — applies statewide to every condo and co-op three stories or taller. Here is what the law requires, when inspections trigger, and the questions you must ask before buying any condo 25 years or older in Florida.
By Ben Laube
Miami-Dade 40-Year and Broward 50-Year Condo Recertification: What Buyers Need to Know
Miami-Dade has required 40-year building recertification since 1975. Broward adds a 50-year follow-up. Here is what those inspections cover, how much repairs cost, and the five questions every condo buyer should ask before making an offer.
By Ben Laube