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Florida Legislature Tightens Land Use Regulations with Senate Bill 1080

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Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080) makes several pro-property rights changes to Florida Statutes that affect local governments’ ability to regulate land use. The bill amends the application and approval process for development...more

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Par for the Course: Third District Court of Appeal Sets Condos Further Back with Revised Biscayne 21 Opinion

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​​​​​​​On July 10, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal issued a revised opinion in Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condominium, Inc. The revised opinion comes almost a year and a half after the Court's initial ruling, which...more

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HB 7031 – Florida Eliminates State Sales Tax on Commercial Rent

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HB 7031 was adopted by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2025. Among other modifications to Florida tax law, the Bill repeals Section 212.031, Florida Statutes, which provided for...more

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Florida's New Home Warranty Law Takes Effect July 1

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A new law requires builders of newly-constructed homes to provide transferable warranties for a minimum period of one-year beginning July 1. Originally passed during Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session, HB 623, entitled, “Home...more

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Client Alert: Condo Law Reform - What Florida’s HB 913 Means for Associations and Owners

In the wake of the 2021 Surfside Condominium collapse, Florida lawmakers enacted sweeping reforms to enhance safety, transparency, and accountability within condominiums and cooperatives. Most recently, Florida House Bill 913...more

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2025 Updates to Florida's Live Local Act

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1730 on June 23, 2025, amending the Live Local Act (2025 Live Local Act), which takes effect on July 1, 2025. The 2025 Live Local Act introduces several significant technical...more

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Important Changes in Florida Hotel Laws

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The laws in Florida concerning how to deal with undesirable and non-paying public lodging guests were recently updated and clarified. Prior to the enactment of Senate Bill 606, establishment managers and operators were often...more

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Navigating HB 913: Key Updates for Post-Surfside Legislation, Nonresidential Condos, and Mixed-Use Buildings

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Changes to the Florida Condominium Act have become as inevitable as death and taxes. Each year there seems to be a new "condo bill." This year’s sampling, HB 913, is another comprehensive bill that also impacts property...more

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Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

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On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium...more

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Live Local Act Amended: SB 1730 Becomes Law in Florida

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Senate Bill 1730 (SB 1730) contains amendments to the Live Local Act which will have significant effects on local government implementation of the Act. Importantly, SB 1730 provides that the Live Local Act will no longer...more

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Florida Governor Signs Major Brownfields Bill Into Law, Expanding Program

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The 2025 Florida legislative session produced a sweeping change in Florida’s Brownfield Redevelopment Program with the passage of CS/HB 733 and its significant amendments to Florida’s Brownfields statutes. The bill, which...more

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Florida Condo Reform Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk

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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

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Just Argued: Florida Supreme Court Tackles Property Law Shake-Up That Could Hit Property Owners and Developers Alike

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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

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How Insurers Takeout Policies with State Insurance Programs

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State insurance programs serve as critical safety nets. When residents struggle to obtain coverage from private insurers, these programs step in. Private insurers can find a different type of opportunity when willing to take...more

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2025 Florida Live Local Act (SB1730) Passed: Updates and Impacts

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Senate Bill 1730 (“SB1730”) was passed by the legislature on May 1, 2025, and will become law on July 1, 2025, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor. SB1730 amends critical portions of the Live Local Act in Fla....more

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5 Steps to Florida Insurance Takeouts

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Insurers today are in a highly competitive market. To receive greater market share, expansion to new locations and new business strategies may be required. Insurance takeouts are one such strategy in the state of Florida that...more

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Florida Appeals Court Clarifies Timing for Damages in a Breach of a Construction Contract

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In the case of Bandklayder Dev., LLC v. Sabga, No. 3D23-1906, 2025 WL 15275 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. Jan. 2, 2025), a Florida Appeals Court followed established Florida precedent holding that damages for a breach of construction...more

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Third DCA Reaffirms the Longstanding Playbook on Contract Damages

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Must damages be based on the cost of repair at the time of the breach? What is the time of breach? A recent Florida appellate case might have the answer to these questions. Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga introduces key...more

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Coastal Construction Control Lines in Florida

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If you are buying or financing beachfront property in Florida, you should be aware of the state’s Beach and Shore Preservation Act in Chapter 161, Florida Statutes. This Act was adopted by the legislature to regulate certain...more

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New Rules Regarding the Purchase of Florida Real Property by Certain Persons or Entities from China

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​​​​​​​On February 6, 2025, Rules 73C-61.001-.007, F.A.C. (“PRC Rules”), go into effect for implementing Section 692.204, Florida Statutes—the law restricting the purchase of real property by certain persons or entities from...more

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Florida Condo Owners Will Pay More in 2025. Time is Running Out to Sell.

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Older condo units are flooding the market but demand has dried up. The Florida condo market is recalibrating, as changes to the Condo Act tank the market for 30-plus year old condos, creating uncertainty for the...more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Florida (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER FLORIDIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Purchase and Sale Agreement sets forth the complete terms of the purchase and sale including, among other things, price,...more

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New Florida Condo Rules: Developer Buyouts Offer Lifelines to Owners

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The deadline for associations to receive their completed structural reserve studies is Dec. 31. Across the state, condo owners and their associations are going to soon be waking up to the reality that their financial...more

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The Florida Homestead Exemption

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Most Florida residents are aware that Florida has a homestead exemption law, but there is more to it than one might think.  There are actually three different sets of laws  in Florida that deal with the homestead.  One of...more

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Leisure Law Insider (Vol. 3) - Summer 2024

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Welcome to the third edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more

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