Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Legislature would step in before the end of the year to help condominium owners facing financial turmoil as a result of new building safety regulations that go into effect Jan.

Governor Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to address what he calls a "condominium crisis" before the end of the year. DeSantis held a roundtable discussion with condo owners and association leaders in Pinellas Park on Thursday. He said he's ready to call a special session, once the Legislature has good proposals in hand.

Florida legislators will likely be holding a special session before the end of the year to work on new reforms to help condo owners.