The Process of Requesting a Zoning Variance
Municipal zoning codes hold tremendous power over how cities are formed, as well as how people live and work in them. In the case that a zoning code doesn’t allow for certain details, a developer may ask for relief from certain requirements in the form of a variance....
Matthew Scott’s Summary of Florida Legislature New Law
During the 2019 legislative session, Florida’s legislature passed HB 7103, which relates to Community Development and Housing. This bill, among other things, modifies the current law pertaining to affordable housing, land development regulations, community planning,...
The Crisis in Broward County
Broward County residents are continuing to pay more for housing than they should be and it is constantly increasing. In a report issued by Florida International University’s Metropolitan Center, a large number of renters are spending half of their income on their...
Florida’s Beach Front Are Nearing Development Maximums
A beachfront hotel in Fort Lauderdale could be the last major development the city sees for a while. The creation of the Beach Boys Plaza hotel will attract more visitors on the roads of the already crowded beach town. It will push the traffic volumes towards their...
Possible Regulations on Nightlife
City officials are starting to notice the hotspots in Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue. With the bars, restaurants, and nightlife creating safety hazards, noise pollution, and crowded streets the city want to begin regulating the evening destinations. Commissioner, Ryan...
Selecting an Attorney for Land Use, Zoning, and Real Estate Matters
Early in my legal career, I practiced bankruptcy litigation. I recall, like it was yesterday, sitting in the Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy court in front of the Honorable Judge Olson waiting for my hearing to be called. In front of me on the docket was a case being...
“Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” Create Opportunity Zones – Huge Incentives for Real Estate Developers and Investors
President Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul, the so-called “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” has created an exciting, potentially transformative incentive for real estate developers and investors. In addition to cutting taxes, the new law created large tax benefits for qualified...
Insights to Land Use and Zoning
Land use and zoning laws are used to regulate the use and development of real estate projects. The government designates different zones for certain uses of land. Zoning can be split into categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, rural,...
Properties with Code Enforcement Liens: Making Lemonade out of Lemons
Real estate investors and developers frequently pass on properties that have open code enforcement cases or recorded municipal code enforcement liens. I encourage interested buyers to take a closer look at the code violations and location of the property in question....
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