Tag: Real Estate Law

Incentivizing Affordable Housing: Insights on Florida’s Live Local Act and Its Impact on Development Opportunities

For many Floridians, affordable housing remains out of reach – especially affordable housing that would allow people to live in close proximity to where they work. Recent legislative efforts are hoping to address that issue with forward-thinking solutions that both incentivize developers and clear away regulatory obstacles. The land use and real estate attorneys at […]

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What is an Owner-Builder Permit?

By Lenore T. Brakefield, Esq. Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, regulates construction contractors and licensing requirements to protect the public health and safety of Florida residents. In general, most projects require a licensed contractor to construct improvements on real property. However, there are some exemptions to this general rule outlined in Section 489.103, Florida Statutes, that […]

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Listing Agreements in Florida: Seller Beware

In a world brimming with contracts and fine print, we have all grown accustomed to simply checking the box or signing on the dotted line. While such practice may be of no consequence in certain circumstances, that is certainly not always the case. For example, those who sign a listing agreement with a broker for […]

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