Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable discussion Monday with condominium owners and association leaders to address concerns over new safety legislation and its financial impact on condo residents.
The meeting aimed to explore solutions to keep condominium buildings safe while also alleviating the burden of increased fees and impending inspection deadlines.
“Following the tragedy in Surfside, the Legislature made improvements to safety standards and inspections for condos in Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I understand the anxiety that condo owners are now facing because of increased fees and impending deadlines. Today, I hosted condo owners at a roundtable to discuss ideas to ease the burden of these measures and work towards relief.”
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“Our administration has heard from condo owners who are concerned that these safety inspections will cause a rise in fees and displace them from their homes,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “I’m hopeful that today’s discussion can help put those fears at ease. Governor DeSantis and I are fully committed to finding solutions that balance safety and security with affordability and accountability for condo owners and associations.”
Earlier this year, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1021, which increased accountability for condo board members, improved transparency for residents, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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As condo buildings across the state face assessments and inspections under the new laws, Governor DeSantis is focused on finding ways to provide relief for residents while maintaining safety and structural integrity.
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