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Winter Haven adopts ordinance implementing state‑mandated condominium inspection and repair timeline
Summary
On second reading the city adopted O‑25‑39 to add section 5‑24 to the city code, implementing HB 913 (2025) to require condominium and cooperative associations that are subject to milestone inspections to schedule or commence repairs for substantial structural deterioration within 365 days of receipt of a phase‑2 inspection report; staff said seven associations in the city are subject.
The City Commission voted Dec. 8 to adopt ordinance O‑25‑39, which adds local code language to implement House Bill 913 (2025) following the Surfside condominium collapse. The ordinance requires condominium and cooperative associations subject to milestone inspections to schedule or commence repairs for substantial structural deterioration within 365 days after the building official receives a phase‑2 inspection report.
City staff said seven condominium or cooperative associations in Winter Haven are subject to milestone inspections; the requirement applies to buildings of three or more habitable stories that become subject to milestone inspections when they reach the applicable age thresholds under state law. Staff recommended approval to ensure local code compliance with the state statute and authorized the city manager or designee to take actions necessary to implement the ordinance.
Commission discussion focused on identifying the local buildings affected; staff offered to provide a list to ensure accurate notice and follow‑up. The ordinance was adopted on second and final reading by voice vote.
