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Your roof system’s warranty is one of the most critical aspects of your roof installation. In Florida, condominium associations are protected under Section 718.203 of the Florida Statutes, which imposes an implied three-year warranty of fitness for roof systems starting from the completion date. Recently Florida's west coast has seen a surge in condominium roofing replacements, and with that, a wave of disreputable contractors has entered the market. Many of these contractors completed roof repairs and replacements without the necessary certifications to ensure manufacturer warranties remained intact, leaving condominium associations with a host of ongoing repair expenses.

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Condominium budgets are thinner than ever after the last few storm seasons and special assessments and rising dues have become a harsh reality for many Florida condo associations. With rising insurance premiums and shifting flood zones, exorbitant renewal costs have residents squeezed, leaving boards struggling to stretch budgets. If your annual meeting was tense this year, adding a proactive condominium roof maintenance strategy may save you money, time, and frustration next year. Let’s dig in, shall we?

The Roof: A Top Concern for Residents

Roofs are often at the center of heated discussions during annual meetings. Leaks, water stains, and unsightly damage make roofs a lightning rod fo...

As the rainy season fades away, the impacts of some major storms may feel slightly less daunting. Now is the perfect opportunity for Condominium associations to take advantage of the nice weather and take a more proactive approach to their roof maintenance. While sunny skies may not make proactive roof maintenance and assessments seem as urgent, this time of year is ideal for identifying and addressing any damage caused by heavy rains or storms, and fixing it with minimal interruption. By getting on a maintenance plan, a thorough inspection and repair now can save your community from costly surprises later, help you better plan for upcoming expenses —and position you for a successful y...

Funds to cover damage from yet another year of record-breaking, “we’ll-never-see-this-again-in-our-lifetime” storms were likely not in the budget projections for most condominium associations or property managers. With the Greater Tampa area—and all the way down to Lee County—impacted by significant flooding, tornadoes, and high winds, it’s no surprise that insurance premiums are set to rise for many condo properties throughout the state. But there’s good news: your community association, board, or property management company can take proactive steps to help mitigate these costs. Chief among them? Proactive maintenance and condominium roof reserve pl...

As insurance premiums for multi-family properties on Florida’s Gulf Coast continue to climb after each major storm, budgets are becoming tighter in many condominium associations. But even as they tighten those purse strings amongst skyrocketing insurance rates, there are some things, like condominium roof replacements, that communities can’t afford to cut back on. Ensuring that your investment is, quite literally, covered with a well-constructed roof, is among the most important aspects of any condominium association reserve budget planning. For condominium roof replacement projects, it’s crucial to work with a contractor that has not just been properly vetted, but adheres ...

Community associations and property managers are tasked with a lot to keep their properties well-maintained. Roofs in a condominium community are among the most significant budget items that condo boards and property managers contend with. Proactive condominium roof replacement budget planning can help, but sometimes unexpected repairs or neglected maintenance items eat into the budget and cause friction between residents and board members or property managers when maintenance falls to the wayside. The near constant battle can rage on between community residents and boards regarding responsibility for leaks that cause damage to the interior of the units. However, by proactively partnering wi...