WPL Local Government Law attorney Zach Lombardo addressed a community meeting over the weekend hosted by the Collier County NAACP at River Park Community Center on legal issues in contracting after storms. At the meeting, he participated in much-needed discussions about verifying contractor licensing, construction contracts, and construction liens. Thank you, Zach, for making a […]
Last year, Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Florida’s southern Gulf Coast. After making landfall as a Category 4 storm, Ian damaged approximately 35,000 homes, with about 5,000 of these homes being completely destroyed. Overall, Ian caused an estimated $112 billion in economic loss, about half of which resulted from damage to housing and infrastructure. Hopefully, […]
By J. Christopher Lombardo, Naples Marital and Family Law Attorney. Divorce or separation is a life event that takes considerable thought and contemplation. There are many circumstances that contribute to a possible breakup, each and every one unique in its own way. So why contact a divorce attorney? For a variety of reasons. Common reasons […]
Good news for Cape Coral, Florida homeowners with damage from Hurricane Ian: The Cape Coral City Council has followed Lee County’s lead removing the five-year cumulative impact or look-back rule as to FEMA’s 50% rule making it easier for Cape residents to rebuild. During a Special Meeting on November 30, 2022, the Cape Coral City […]
On November 8, 2022, Lee County held a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending LDC Chapter 6, Building Regulations, which included changing the cumulative period for repetitive loss properties from five years to one year for purposes of the 50 percent rule calculation. Other calculations for the 50% Rule and changes to guidelines were […]
