HB 803, signed into law on May 7, 2026, exempts certain residential construction work valued under $7,500 from building permit requirements, ...

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

Government leaders are reminding Manatee County condominium associations to plan for a new state law requiring routine structural inspections. But owners have more questions than answers. The law, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Bristol condos, left, and Palm Beach Atlantic University, right, in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida on July 21, 2023.

Here in Florida, property insurance must go beyond a standard Homeowners policy. Because we experience hurricanes and tropical storms, windstorm and flood coverage are strongly recommended, and ...

The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill to beef up building inspection requirements for many of the state’s condominiums. The bill, which is expected to be signed by the governor, will require ...

A deadline for Florida condominium inspections is quickly approaching. After the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida in 2021, lawmakers passed a series of new ...

The story tell shows how even owners who are not wealthy can preserve an affordable older condo. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is ...

Aging Florida condominium buildings would be required to undergo inspections every 10 years and maintain reserves to fix structural problems under terms of a proposed ...