TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Condominium owners are waiting for answers on whether lawmakers will do anything to ease concerns about rising fees.
The Florida News Service reported that state legislator Daniel Perez has ruled out “relief” for the owner of a condominium facing high fees.
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Previously, state Sen. Jason Pizzo, a South Florida Democrat, reflected similar comments.
Tom Sholer is the chairman of the Condominium Association of Casa del Mar 1, St. Petersburg. He pushed back the use of “relief” by saying that the condominium owners didn’t want free money.
“I ask what their definition is “salvation,” Sholer said. “They aren’t necessarily looking to talk about. They are looking for some relief through insurance, the way premiums have skyrocketed. They probably have some loans, low interest, or interest I’m looking for a little peace of mind about things that don’t exist.”
Schoeller believes it will help the association comply with building safety and inspections passed following the collapse of condominiums on the surfside. The law also requires the association to retain its reserves in reserves due to a potential emergency.
Just two weeks ago, condo owner Diana Summer explained the impact that the law is causing dents in the wallet.
“I’ve been here for about three years,” Summer said.
Gov. Ron Desantis has not made any relief proposals to condo owners. Instead, when asked about it in Polk County in January, he left potential bailouts with lawmakers to decide.
“The issues they face are the result of laws passed by Congress,” DeSantis said.
The speaker’s office and the Senate President’s office did not reply to News Channel 8’s request for comment.
