Sequel to Land Condominiums: A Powerful Tool for Accelerated Development and Financing Flexibility -
The enthusiastic feedback we received on our overview article confirmed a widespread appetite for drilling further into...more
As developers navigate increasingly complex regulatory, financing, and entitlement environments, flexible legal structures that align with both zoning and capital markets are more essential than ever. One such underutilized...more
Psst... dreaming of a condo community built around your passion? Cars, art, food, gaming, something totally wild? We’re running a fun, unscientific survey to gather ideas and inspiration. Curious?...more
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 1:20 PM, CS/CS/HB 913 – a major piece of legislation addressing condominium association governance, management, and structural safety – was signed by legislative officers and formally presented...more
This morning, the Florida Supreme Court heard RJ’s International v. Crown Castle, a high-stakes case poised to reshape how contractual terms in property agreements affect future landowners. The justices are weighing whether...more
The recent Vitalia at Tradition Residents' Association, Inc. v. Vitalia at Tradition, LLC decision shines a spotlight on a key but sometimes misunderstood aspect of community governance: the difference between classes of...more
Governor DeSantis signed HB 799 into law on June 27, 2024, impacting all developments subject to covenants or restrictions of any flavor, whether residential or commercial....more
In a move heralded as a significant step toward transparency, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted its final Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule pursuant to the Corporate...more
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Happy New Year! Did I Miss My Chance at Opportunity Zones?
Opportunity zones were introduced in 2017 as part of President Trump’s tax reform bill. Taxpayers with capital gains can receive several tax benefits if the...more
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As we get ready to officially open the 2019 Florida Legislative Session, it will behoove real estate investors (and others) to heed Judge Gideon Tucker’s 1866 quote....more
The Distressed Condominium Relief Act (“DCRA”) is currently set to expire on July 1, 2018. More specifically, effective July 1, 2018, acquirers of distressed condominium units will no longer be eligible for the “bulk buyer”...more