Condo Law Changes Are Coming

Here’s What Pembroke Pines Condo Owners Need to Know

Author

Mike Ugarte
May 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

A Big Shift for Florida Condos

Florida is rolling back key safety rules that were put in place after the Surfside collapse — and if you own a condo in Pembroke Pines, you’ll want to know what that means for your building, your budget, and your future assessments.

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New Law Softens Structural Rules But Raises Questions

  • This week, Governor DeSantis is expected to sign legislation that delays and relaxes post-Surfside condo inspection and funding requirements, which were originally passed to prevent another tragedy like Champlain Towers.

    Here’s what’s changing:

    • Milestone Inspections Delayed: Buildings 30 years old (or 25 if near the coast) were previously required to undergo detailed structural inspections. Now, that timeline can stretch up to 30 years — regardless of location.

    • Reserves Rule Loosened: A requirement for condo associations to fully fund reserves for repairs by 2025 has been weakened. Associations now have more flexibility to waive or reduce those reserves with a membership vote.

    • More Local Control: Counties and cities may see their oversight reduced, as the new law shifts more power to associations.

What this means for you in Pembroke Pines:

If you own a unit in one of the city’s many older condos — think Century Village, Park Place, or Pembroke Pointe — this change could affect your monthly fees, your building’s upkeep plan, and even your property value.

Some see the rollback as a cost-saving relief.

Others worry it opens the door for future neglect.

Either way, it puts more pressure on condo boards and owners to stay informed and proactive about their building’s safety.

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Bottom line:

Don’t wait for your board to fill you in.

Ask when your next milestone inspection is due, request a copy of your building’s reserve study, and show up for association meetings.

You’re not just buying a unit — you’re sharing responsibility for the structure..