Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Miami Lakes Monday, where he addressed the rising costs of condo fees.
The event took place at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at 16500 Northwest 87th Avenue.
The governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. They heard from South Florida condo onwers, elected officials and experts on their concerns and suggestions.
They expressed specific concerns for seniors living on a fixed-income, who are having to confront overwhelming assessment and maintenance fees.
The discussion included ways to lower HOA fees and the skyrocketing costs of assessments to make necessary repairs to buildings. Staggering major repairs and low or no interest loans were a few options being discussed.
Nuñez and DeSantis expressed that they are committed to finding solutions soon to balance the needs of safety and affordability.
“We do need to do something this year,” DeSantis said. “We need to be able …