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Florida Legislature Approves Major Revisions to Condo Safety Laws

HB 913, addressing financial burdens while maintaining safety standards, now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.

A lifeguard tower sits on the beach on a sunny day in front of the Continuum On South Beach luxury condos on August 16, 2023, in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Overview

  • The Florida Legislature unanimously passed HB 913 on April 30, 2025, revising post-Surfside condo safety laws from 2022.
  • The bill extends the structural-integrity study deadline by one year to December 2025, easing compliance timelines for condo associations.
  • Condo associations may now pause reserve funding for two years following inspections and use loans or credit lines to meet financial obligations.
  • Deferred-maintenance expense thresholds have been raised from $10,000 to $25,000, reducing the immediate financial strain on owners.
  • Local officials must report inspection results, including unsafe buildings, to the state by October 1, enhancing transparency and oversight.