There are tens of thousands of listings on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other rental platforms throughout Florida. If you are considering renting your home out, or if you already rent your home out, that may impact your homestead protections and, correspondingly, result in increased property taxes. Recent Case Provides Guidance on Renting Your Home The Florida […]
read moreThe Above Board Chamber of Florida brings back Holiday Laughter this season hosted by Christopher Lombardo of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. on December 12, 2022 at the Hilton Naples from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30. p.m. Meet our host, the man of the hour, and the funniest man in Collier County, Chris Lombardo! Meet Naples […]
read moreOn 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 […]
read moreNAPLES-MARCO ISL., Fla. (Nov. 3, 2022)—Southwest Florida law firm, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. announces that it has received a 2023 Best Law Firms ranking by Best Lawyers® U.S. News & World Report. The law firm has assisted residents since 1971 and occupies two offices in Florida, one in Naples and one on Marco Island. […]
read morePost-recovery Hurricane Ian continues to be incredibly challenging for Floridians. They are getting a first-hand course on the ins and outs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) rules governing rebuilding, specifically the 50% rule. See Cameron G. Woodward, a Florida real estate and land use attorney at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (WPL) in […]
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