Collapses Lead to Deck Inspections

Prompted by two deck collapses over the summer, a collective of rental companies that controls more than 1,500 units on the island has a veritable strangle-hold to implement change: Every unit must undergo a mandatory deck inspection at least once a year. Inspections are to be completed by March, in time for the summer rental season. If a deck is not inspected, the unit can’t be rented. … Mmm, sounds like a good idea.