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    Does your Florida condo need repairs? Thinking of selling? Tell us about it

    By Rebecca Liebson,

    1 day ago
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    U.S. Coast Guard boats patrol in front of the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South condo building, ahead of a planned visit to the site by President Joe Biden, on July 1, 2021, in Surfside. [ MARK HUMPHREY | AP ]

    It’s been more than two years since the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside collapsed in the early morning hours, destroying half the building and killing 98 people.

    The tragedy forced a legislative overhaul of condo rules, raising the bar for inspections and maintenance in older buildings. Condo associations have until the end of the year to assess their buildings and figure out how to pay for repairs.

    The changes threaten to permanently alter this cornerstone of Florida’s real estate market as owners grapple with questions about safety and affordability.

    Do you own a condo? Is your association being affected by the new...

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