Florida Sen. Jennifer Bradley talks condo reform in one-on-one interview

Article Courtesy of CBS News Miami

By Jim DeFede

Published May 18, 2025

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Jim DeFede and State Senator Jennifer Bradley discuss the condo reform bill
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A key senator on Tuesday signaled a willingness to make further changes to safety laws that require inspections of older condominium buildings and adequate reserves for repairs, saying more urgent structural needs should be prioritized.

Senate Regulated Industries Chairwoman Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, also indicated that lawmakers need to "clarify" some requirements included in measures passed after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside that killed 98 people.

A panel of experts — including engineers, accountants and attorneys — gave the Regulated Industries Committee an update on how the laws requiring inspections and adequate reserves have affected the condo industry

Guest: State Sen. Jennifer Bradley/R-6th District


Bradley said she wanted to help "smooth the transition" for condominium associations to come into compliance with the laws, which many residents say are causing soaring costs.

 

"We're here to find solutions. The condo market will be stronger. Floridians will be safer," she said.


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