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Federal plan to protect Miami requires eminent domain
With many major cities in Florida being in close proximity to the ocean, the perks of being so close to the water are often experienced. Nonetheless, there are some setbacks and concerns associated with living so close to the water. When inclement weather sets in or a...
What is a purchase and sale agreement?
Rushing through a transaction or poor preparation can have long-term consequences for the purchase of a major asset, such as a house or other real estate. This can also lead to real estate litigation or weaken a person’s position in any lawsuit. A purchase and sale...
New law may address short-term rentals
Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rental platforms have changed tourism and lodging in Florida and throughout the country. But these innovative and short-term rentals have also faced traditional land use challenges such as dealing with a hodge-podge of local zoning...
How can zoning impact your legal issues?
When driving through Florida, there is a reason residents see houses grouped together in one area, with restaurants and businesses in a different area. This is because zoning ordinances exist to differentiate between different types and purposes of property....
Why is property taken for eminent domain?
Florida residents usually welcome the development of new property projects in their cities for the economic opportunities they will likely create. But, if someone's property has been appropriated for the project, it can leave them feeling confused as to their legal...
Lee County Commissioners reject mine plan
One of the most disruptive battles faced by county zoning boards is a local objection to an economically beneficial use that is perceived to be disruptive and a threat to the neighborhood where it is located. Lee County Commissioners are facing such a battle involving...
Cape Coral Park plans may force land owner to sell at a loss
Most land owners in Central Florida are aware of the state's power to force them to sell their property to the state, but they are often unaware of the details of the process until their land becomes the focus of the eminent domain process. Florida's eminent domain...
Is the government going to take my property?
Eminent domain, despite being a legal tactic used by the government, is still something that often feels a bit out of place in the United States. There is such a focus in Florida and all over the country on the idea of personal freedom, personal ownership and personal...
Lee County board approves zoning change to allow 201 units
Many residents of Florida cherish their rural neighborhoods that give them freedom from urban crowding, traffic problems, flooding and water quality. The interests of these residents often run into a different trend: the desire of municipalities to provide quality...
Lime mine lawsuit may be on verge of settling
The City of Bonita Springs and Oakbrook Properties, the owner of a lime rock mine on the north edge of the city, have been locked in a land use dispute since the end of 2017.Oakbrook wants to redevelop the mining property by building 650 residential units and assorted...
