Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal handed down a win for local governments on Wednesday when the Court reversed a previous Circuit Court injunction that barred the City of Miami from enforcing a ban on short-term rentals in residential areas
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The Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate, published by Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., focuses on legal issues related to real estate and land development in Southwest Florida. The blog covers topics such as local land use regulations, zoning changes, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant matters, property development challenges, environmental regulations affecting wetlands, and legislative updates impacting comprehensive planning. It also addresses practical concerns for landlords and developers navigating Florida's unique real estate market and regulatory environment. The content is tailored to inform property owners, developers, and legal practitioners about evolving laws and policies shaping real estate in the region.
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Florida Appeals Court Rules Terms in Commercial Lease Too Vague for Renewal
Dogs, Hunting, and Inverse Condemnation, Oh my!
By Carlos Kelly
Growing up out West, discussed a bit in my post about The Magnificent Seven and the Freedom to Choose, I remember going with my granddad and my dad when they hunted. Like many families, we had a special nickname…
Update on Collier County’s “Bold Steps” to Raise Revenue in 2018
By Jeff Wright
Earlier this year, we blogged about various measures being taken by the Collier County Commission to raise revenue for various projects and improvements. These “bold steps” included (1) implementation of a 25% increase to the County’s tourist tax (from 4…
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Business Rent Tax Further Reduced Beginning January 1, 2019
On December 20, 2017, I co-authored an article, Business Rent Tax Reduced Beginning January 1, 2018, that discussed the Florida Legislature’s decision to lower the Business Rent Tax (“BRT”) from 6.0 percent to 5.8 percent.
On March 23, 2018,…
