Government officials, city planners, business owners and residents all have a stake in ensuring a city or community remains a place where people want to live, work and visit. Zoning
Denial of Plat Vacation Subject to Judicial Review
In a recent Florida district court case[1], the Court held that the circuit court had judicial power to review the county planning board’s denial of a land owner’s application to
Clearing the AirBNB: How Florida Condo Associations Can Manage Private Hosts
Do you know your neighbor? Not the person who owns the property or unit next to you, but the person or people staying there tonight? Here in the Panhandle and
Florida Commercial Real Estate Development Trends Among the Best in the Nation
Commercial real estate development and construction is a powerful economic engine propelling employment and growth here in Pensacola, throughout Florida, and across the country. In fact, a recent study found
How Are Florida Escrow Disputes Resolved?
Even the most mutually advantageous Florida real estate transaction can fall apart before closing. A seller may have failed to satisfy a necessary contingency or otherwise defaulted under the sales
Leasing your condominium unit
A recent Florida district court ruling upheld condominium rules and regulations. In this case[1], the condominium association created rules and regulations restricting condominium unit owners from – leasing their units:
LLC Agreement: Put it in writing. Now.
The LLC Operating Agreement – It Governs Your Rights, so Write It (and Write It Well) [The “pilot” episode, in preparation for a “series” of LLC articles] You have spoken
Seller Financing of Residences Affected By Dodd-Frank
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act” or “Act”) has specific impact on individuals or entities that engage in the practice of financing the sale
Claims against real estate agents
In a recent district court case¹, the fact that representations contradicted the contract did not require dismissal of buyers’ claims against real estate agents. The Kjellanders (“buyers”) purchased a home
How to save money on refinancing a $1 million property
“Buy and Amend”: an Alternative Refinancing Method, with Doc Stamp and Intangible Tax Savings A significant cost in larger mortgage loans in Florida comes from documentary stamp taxes (“doc stamps”)