Florida Commercial Real Estate And Land Use Law Blog
Your Skin Is A Canvas: Tattoo Parlors and the First Amendment
Earlier this year, I wrote about a unique land use issue and some very specific First Amendment free speech implications related to the regulation of charitable donation bins (The Right to Blight – Charitable Donation Bins, Freedom of Speech, and … Read Full Post
2019 Amendments to Florida’s Riparian Rights Rules (otherwise known as Chapter 18-21, F.A.C.)
Waterfront property is something that has attracted millions of residents to Florida over the years. Whether it be a single-family home, a large homeowners association, a vibrant condo association or a busy commercial marina, the right to utilize the water … Read Full Post
You Break It, You Fix It: Commercial Landlords’ Obligations For Repairs Of The Premises
It seems like common sense that if the lease for a commercial space is silent on the issue of who’s responsible for maintenance and repairs of the Premises, including the infrastructure and equipment serving the Premises, that the landlord would … Read Full Post
House Bill No. 7103 – Affordable Housing, Development Review & Impact Fees, Oh My!
During the 2019 legislative session, State Representative Jason Fischer introduced and sponsored House Bill No. 7103. The proposed bill contained language that amended various state statutes, all dealing with development in Florida. On June 28, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed … Read Full Post
The Public Procurement And Bidding Process In Florida
For many companies, the award of a single public contract can help cement long-lasting relationships that may result in years of continuing business. Therefore, it is important for companies of all sizes to know and understand the requirements and bidding … Read Full Post
Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreements: Beware of the Notice Provisions
Real property purchase and sale agreements often contain detailed requirements pertaining to termination, inspection, placing of deposits, and even the form in which certain notices to parties must be provided. Of course, parties to such agreements must read and understand … Read Full Post
Extending A Judgment Lien In Florida For The Full 20 Years
Winning a judgment is a lot different than collecting on a judgment. A properly perfected judgment will create a lien against real property owned by the losing party (“judgment debtor”[1]) in the amount of the judgment. Section 55.10(1) of the … Read Full Post
Florida 2019 Legislative Update For Local Governments: Permit Fee Transparency
Over the past few years each legislative session in Florida seems to generate new laws that impose various requirements on local governments. Some are labeled “unfunded mandates” and others are described as an assault on “home rule”. But as bad … Read Full Post
The Permitting And Pitfalls Of Coastal Armoring In Florida
According to NOAA, Florida has over 8,400 hundred miles of coastline. That is second only to Alaska. Since 2000, 79 tropical or subtropical storms have impacted the state of Florida. Many of us cringe when we hear the names Floyd, … Read Full Post
Lease Agreements: Beware of the Lease Renewal Language
Many leases contain renewal language, allowing the lessee to renew the lease term after the original lease term expires. These provisions sometimes contain notice requirements and fulfillment of certain conditions precedent. In some instances, the leases may automatically renew. In … Read Full Post