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I’m not sure why a freak accident should be used as an example of anything. If anything it stands to show how insanely problem free modern buildings are if one
by foxpurple 5y ago
I’m not sure why a freak accident should be used as an example of anything. If anything it stands to show how insanely problem free modern buildings are if one building falling down is shocking news globally and known as one of the worst non malicious building issues in the developed world.
- lotsofpulp 5y agoThe incentives do not line up since condo owners who will be out before problems affect them will vote to kick the can down the road. Even if other buildings do not collapse, it is common to hear of excessive repair bills because of it being delayed until the last minute. This happens with cities too, but the tax base is greater to spread the cost over and there is a higher likelihood of more qualified people working, rather than on individual condo boards.
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y agoI wonder if anyone knows how this works in countries with widespread apartment ownership. Same model, but done right? Different model?
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y ago> I’m not sure why a freak accident should be used as an example of anything. Maybe follow the news a little more. Several MSM outlets over the last month have done in-depth stories about the fundamental problems with the condo model of ownership and maintainance. It has nothing inherently to do with construction methods; the evidence is that what happened in FL is a risk in an awful lot of condos all over the US.
- 55555 5y agoWould you mind sharing a link?
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y agohttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/us/condo-associations-surfside-collapse.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/us/condo-associations-sur...