Published in the Orlando Sentinel
In an op-ed published on April 3 in the Orlando Sentinel, Ball Janik LLP Construction Defect Partner, Keegan A. Berry, explains what Central Florida residents should know when apartment buildings show signs of structural instability and construction defects. He outlines practical warning signs to watch for and a repeatable checklist that prioritizes life safety while preserving critical records and legal rights, helping owners and communities recover repair costs when avoidable construction flaws are to blame.
“The recently condemned apartment units in Central Florida due to construction defects have brought the safety concerns highlighted in the Surfside collapse close to home,” writes Berry. “Thus, with structural concerns emerging locally, Central Florida residents are left with questions about building safety, oversight, and construction defects.”
The op-ed connects recent local events to broader lessons in building safety and emphasizes the need to take early action when concerns arise. It also highlights the importance of documentation and coordinated response steps so communities can protect residents while positioning themselves to pursue accountability and recovery.
“When warning signs appear, communities need a repeatable playbook that prioritizes life-safety while preserving the records and rights that help owners recover the costs of fixing what went wrong when avoidable construction flaws are found to be the cause,” writes Berry.
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