Golf Lake Condos

  While under construction on March 27, 1981, the five-story Harbour Cay Condominium building in Cocoa Beach, Florida, collapsed during the placement of concrete for the roof slab, killing 11 workers and injuring 23 more. The Threshold Inspection law was created in response to the findings of engineering and construction problems after the Harbour Cay Condominium collapse . A threshold building is defined in Section 553.71(7), Florida Statutes, as  Any building greater than three stories or 50 feet in height; OR  A building having an assembled occupancy that exceeds 5,000 sq.ft and has an occupancy content of greater than 500 persons. The intent is that inspections be made of critical structural elements while they are installed or constructed. In addition to those stated above, there are many different condominium construction codes. They are designed to protect not only those who live within the condominium, but also protects the condo association against unlicensed co...

  Buying a condo may seem like a daunting task. With all the things to consider in a condominium, like location and amenities, you may find your head spinning-- and that’s not even including things like financing and closing! Fortunately, with the right realtor and condominium association, the condo-buying process can go from stressful, to stress-free.  At Golf Lake Condos , we want our residents to have not only the best living experience but also a carefree and easy buying process. We’ve made you a quick checklist of things to do when buying a condo so that when it comes time to make the tough decisions, you’re prepared.  Define Your Lifestyle. Before you buy a condo, make sure that the condominium lifestyle is best suited for you. Note that a condo is much different than a single-family home; though your condo may look like a single-family house, it is much more like living in an apartment. Most condos, however, have shared walls, little private backyard or outdoor spa...

  Whether you’re looking for a condo or already have one, you’ll want to make sure that you’re aware of condo living best practices. These practices can help enhance your quality of life, and ensure that you love where you live. Here are some of those best practices. Run for the Board Now, we understand that volunteering for a job with no perks doesn’t necessarily sound like the best way to improve your quality of living. However, believe it or not, there is a lot of value in being part of the decision making body for the condo association. For example, you get to weigh in on important matters that make a real impact on both quality of life in the building and your investment by making sure that things get fixed, repaired, and addressed properly. Don’t Be Rude Living in a condo means you’re going to be living very close to many other people. The more friends you have the better. You never know when you’re going to need your neighbor’s help for something. So, don’t be a jerk. Say he...