Recently, the Sun Sentinel published an opinion piece by Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan casting the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as some sort of secretive star chamber that sets overly onerous ...

After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Tampa Bay is one of the fastest-growing regions in the ...

Question: Does the three stories or higher new inspection rule count a parking level below the three living levels of a condo, thus actually making the building itself four stories? — Signed, T.A.

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Orlando sits in the center of the state, but the last few ...

Earlier this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation that will place new warranty requirements on Florida builders. Before reaching the Governor’s desk, the legislation received ...

While the Margaritaville developer, Minto Communities, has agreed to drop its lawsuit originally seeking at least $3 million, ...

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end. “It’s ...

With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season reaching its most dangerous point, South Florida homeowners are once again preparing for the possibility of destructive tropical storms and hurricanes.

Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers.