What is milestone inspection (Florida)?
Definition
A milestone inspection is a Florida-mandated structural inspection of older condominium and cooperative buildings (generally three stories or higher) by a licensed engineer or architect. Introduced after the 2021 Surfside collapse, it checks whether the structure is sound and whether further repairs are needed.
Example
Worked example
A 32-year-old oceanfront condo passes its milestone phase one but is flagged for phase-two concrete restoration → a special assessment is likely as the work is funded. (Illustrative; confirm in the actual reports.)
How ReSharpe calculates this
ReSharpe's AI reads milestone and structural reports from the condo documents and flags where a building stands, so a 30-year-old building's inspection status isn't a surprise after the inspection period. Not legal advice — verify with counsel. See AI condo document review.
Related: SIRS · Special assessment
Frequently asked questions
- When is a milestone inspection required?
- Under Florida law (SB 4-D), condo and cooperative buildings three stories or higher generally require a milestone structural inspection at 30 years of age (or 25 years within a few miles of the coast), then on a recurring basis. Always confirm the current statute and local deadlines.
- What happens if it finds problems?
- A phase-two inspection and repairs may be required, which can mean significant special assessments. A building mid-way through milestone repairs is a major underwriting factor for any buyer.
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