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May 2024
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Years After Surfside Collapse, Florida C...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
About this episode

Florida condominium buildings are undergoing inspections after the state set new requirements for how often the structures are put to the test. WSJ's Deborah Acosta explores how costs in one building have climbed to over $134,000. 


Further Reading:

- New Florida Law Roils Its Condo Market Three Years After Surfside Collapse 

- Florida Condo Owners Brace for New Inspection, Reserve Requirements 


Further Listening:

- Who's in Charge of Fixing Miami's Aging Condos? 

- The Mixed Signals from the Collapsed Condo's Past 


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