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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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“Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass?”
By Carlos Kelly
Buck Owens, country music legend, famous for, among other things, plucking a red, white and blue guitar on the variety show Hee Haw, wrote and performed the song “Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass?” which hit No. 1…
When Should I Ask for a Personal Guaranty for a Commercial Lease?
Legislative Roundup: What changes might be in store for community associations in 2019?
Residential Real Estate Contracts: The Hidden Surprise of Specific Performance
By Scott Beatty
Proposed Legislation Would Require Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration in Florida Construction Defect Lawsuits
HB911 is proposed legislation that would substantially revamp Ch. 558, Florida Statutes, by substantially doing away with pre-suit notice requirements and replace those requirements with mandatory non-binding arbitration to take place within 180 days of the lawsuit being filed.
Notably,…
“Hey, Bert!”
By Carlos Kelly
The kids show Sesame Street began running in 1969 and provided useful lessons for kids. Sesame Street featured the characters Bert and Ernie. Ernie would greet Bert each time with “Hey, Bert!” Today, I’d like to focus on another “Bert”…
Update: Business Rent Tax and the Discretionary Sales Tax
In 2018, we shared an article explaining the Florida Legislature’s decision to reduce the business rent tax (“BRT”) from 5.8% to 5.7% for leases commencing in 2019 and beyond. On Election Day 2018, the voters in Lee and Collier counties…
