The Weekly Dirt: Wave of lawsuits hits South Florida developers
Deal volume has slowed across South Florida, but developers and lenders are busy fielding and filing lawsuits. In our top story of the week, a pair of buyers sued an affiliate of the Trump Group over alleged construction issues at the Estates at Acqualina, a two-tower luxury condominium in Sunny Isles Beach. One buyer, Ruben Salama, alleged he and his family were unable to enjoy their four-bedroom condo and the amenities within the oceanfront development between 2023 and 2025. Salama claims he lost $1 million on his sale of the 18th floor unit because nonstop repairs by the Trump Group […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
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