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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums

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Several counties in Florida have inspection obligations that require a structural and electrical engineer or architect to conduct a building inspection and certify the safety of the building. Florida statute does not require a reserve study but requires a reserve schedule for repair and replacement of major components. .

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Condo safety: How to protect communities and respond to concerns

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Reserve studies or reserve schedules are required in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Be transparent with homeowners about how much repairs might cost and whether a special assessment may be necessary. .

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Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night

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The midterms were particularly fruitful for marijuana legalization efforts, with Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, DC, passing laws legalizing the drug. In Florida, a vote on medical marijuana failed to reach the 60 percent threshold needed for a state amendment to go into effect. Marijuana Groups Claim Victory. Split Decisions on GMOs.

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