Could Surfside Happen to You? What Concerned Condo Owners Should Do Now
by Roger J. Minch, J.D.
Aug 26, 2021
4 minutes
In the wake of the shocking collapse of a high-rise condo building in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, condo owners nationwide are probably asking themselves: How safe am I? Is my condo board doing all it should be doing to ensure the structural integrity of my building?
Ninety-eight people died in that collapse, so these are valid concerns — especially considering the age of many structures today. In the Miami region alone, two out of every three condominium buildings are more that 30 years old — the age at which most condominium buildings can no longer delay making critical repairs — according to a
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