Notes fromthe field
(03)Plain-language guides for South Florida owners planning renovations and repairs.
Florida condo milestone inspections and SIRS: what owners should know
A plain-language overview of Florida's milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies after Surfside — what they are, who they apply to, and what usually happens next.
How to check a contractor before you hire them in Florida
Six checks that take less than an hour — license, insurance, permits, contract, payments and references — and protect you from the most common renovation problems.
Renovating a condo in South Florida: what to expect before the first wall comes down
Association approvals, building rules, permits and logistics — a plain-language guide to how a condominium renovation actually works in Palm Beach and Broward.