Florida Owner Watch | October 1–7, 2026 (sample edition)

Brickell association alleges contractor overbilling after $21M assessment

October 7 reporting originating with The Real Deal describes a lawsuit brought by the 1060 Brickell Condominium Association against American Construction & Engineering following a contested $21M repair assessment. The association alleges that work or materials were charged but not provided, and that the contractor filed inflated construction liens. These are claims in pending litigation, not court findings. The development had previously faced owner objections to the assessment and board disputes. This sample attributes the allegations to published reporting; Owner Alliance has not independently retrieved the underlying lawsuit.

Galleon owners question repair project reported at $36M

CBS Miami reported October 6 that a restoration project at Fort Lauderdale's Galleon condominium grew from a $1.6M initial scope to work valued at $36M. Residents interviewed by the outlet described assessments of $135,000–$320,000 per owner and concerns about the quality and pace of construction. The contractor responded that the association greatly expanded the project through approved additional contracts and change orders. These accounts have not been independently adjudicated. They illustrate why owners need both an updated project budget and a documented history of who authorized each change.

Florida condominium reserve rule took effect October 4

Florida's final adopted Rule 61B-22.005 took effect October 4, 2026, according to the Department of State's record filed September 14. The regulation concerns condominium reserve requirements and references the Structural Integrity Reserve Study documentation process. Its effective date falls within this reporting week, even though Owner Alliance already covered the coming change in the October monthly issue. Budget-season decisions should be made using the final adopted rule, applicable statutes and current SIRS materials, not an earlier proposed version.

Waldorf Astoria plans put neighboring condo concerns on the agenda

Miami Beach's Planning Board held an October 6 hearing on proposed modifications at the Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue. A city Planning Department staff report recommended partial approval of venue changes and postponement of the outdoor entertainment request to December 8. Staff identified potential noise effects on nearby residences and recommended conditions addressing sound, operating hours and traffic. The report is a staff recommendation, not an independently verified final board order. Owners should obtain the adopted outcome before assuming any late-night outdoor activity was authorized.

October 5 registration deadline passed; next election dates

October 5, 2026

Florida's statewide general-election registration deadline passed October 5, during this sample week. The Division of Elections lists October 22 as the deadline to request that a ballot be mailed, October 24–31 as the mandatory early-voting period and November 3 as Election Day. Some counties offer additional early-voting days; exact locations and hours come from each Supervisor of Elections. These dates are provided neutrally as part of Owner Alliance's continuing civic coverage, not as support for a candidate or ballot position.