Common Elements

If a Florida condominium board fails to complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) by the statutory deadline, it is considered a breach of their fiduciary duty. 🛡️ Because the

Every 10 years.

The “No-Waive” Rule 🚫 For any budget adopted on or after December 31, 2024, members of a unit-owner-controlled association may not vote to waive or reduce the funding of reserves

The Two Phases of the Inspection Phase 1 (Visual): An engineer performs a visual examination of major structural components. If they find no signs of “substantial structural deterioration,” the process

The requirement is based on the age of the building: The 30-Year Mark: Generally, buildings that reach 30 years of age must have their first inspection. Coastal Exception: If the

The Milestone Inspection is a structural safety requirement created in the wake of the Surfside building collapse. While the SIRS (Structural Integrity Reserve Study) we discussed focuses on the money

To determine if a building counts as three habitable stories (and thus requires a SIRS), we look at how the Florida Building Code defines “habitable.” Generally, a story is considered

Important 2026 Deadlines 📅 Because you are looking at this in 2026, it’s important to know where the timeline stands: Initial Completion: Most associations were required to have their first

The law requires a professional (like an engineer or architect) to inspect eight specific areas: Roof 🏠 Load-bearing walls and primary structural members Floor and foundations Fireproofing and fire protection