When acquiring a commercial property, roof documentation should be part of the standard physical and financial due-diligence process. A roof can represent one of the property’s largest near-term capital expenditures,…
A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is a commercial real estate due-diligence evaluation used to assess the physical condition of a property’s major building systems and identify significant deficiencies, deferred maintenance,…
Irregular roof penetrations are common on commercial buildings and can include pipes, conduits, structural supports, equipment bases, vents, and other objects that do not have a simple round or square…
Florida condominium associations should document significant roof maintenance, repair, restoration, and replacement decisions carefully in their board minutes. Good minutes create a clear record of what the board considered, what…
Florida condominium buyers receive several disclosures that can reveal important information about the building’s roof, structural condition, inspections, and future reserve obligations. While Florida law does not require a separate…
In a Florida condominium, the association’s master property insurance policy and the unit owner’s HO-6 policy are designed to cover different parts of the property. The association generally insures the…
A pitch pan is a metal or molded container installed around roof penetrations such as pipes, conduits, support posts, and equipment attachments. It is typically filled with a flexible sealant…
In most Florida condominiums, responsibility for a roof leak depends on where the leak originates, who is responsible for maintaining the affected component, what the condominium documents provide, and whether…
- August 14, 2026
What is a flood test and when should one be performed?
A flood test is a water-tightness test in which a controlled area is temporarily filled with water to determine whether a waterproofing system can resist water penetration. Flood testing is…
When a Florida condominium unit owner reports interior damage caused by a roof leak, the association should respond promptly, determine the source of the water intrusion, document the damage, and…