William Masters

Miami-Dade's "40-year recertification" is now triggered at 30 years for inland buildings and 25 years for buildings within three miles of the coast, with inspections every 10 years after that. To prepare, you need to: pull your permit history, walk the building with a professional engineer or architect, document concrete, stucco, façade, railings, and roofing conditions, budget for likely repairs (spalling concrete, cracked stucco, corroded railings, sealant failures), and start at least 6 to...

If you manage a condo or co-op in Miami-Dade or Broward, SIRS is no longer a "coming soon" problem. The initial study deadline has already passed, full reserve funding is kicking in for 2026 budgets, and HB 913 reshaped a handful of rules that property managers thought they understood last year. This post walks through what actually changed, what you're on the hook for in 2026, and where most buildings are quietly slipping out of compliance. Quick Answer: The 2026 SIRS Snapshot For Florida...