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What if I refuse to sell my property to the government?
As a property owner, you dutifully paid your taxes and obeyed local and state laws. You never expected that the state of Florida would claim your building through eminent domain. But now, your private property is facing condemnation. You feel powerless, angry and...
Property disclosures and the sale of a home
Florida residents may learn to live with some of the idiosyncrasies of their homes. An individual may know where their floors squeak or which drawers stick when they try to pull them out. Because they become accustomed to their homes' quirks, they may learn to live...
Orlando shopping center tenants have more time to move
Having one's home taken through eminent domain can impose a significant upheaval in the life of a Florida family. However, the challenges of vacating a property and finding a new place to live can be just as hard for commercial businesses. In Orlando, around two dozen...
What constitutes a taking of land through eminent domain?
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution ensures that private citizens may not have their land taken from them for public use without just compensation. This provision is often referred to as the "Takings Clause" of the Bill of Rights, and Floridians...
Important terms for the preparation of a commercial lease
Securing the right space for one's business can be a difficult process for a Florida resident. Not only must the space meet the zoning and operational requirements of the business, but it must also be affordable and must be capable of meeting the business's changing...
What should I look for when I buy my first home?
The decision to purchase a home rather than continuing to rent from others is a very big deal. A Floridian may save their money for years just to have the opportunity to get into the housing market and, when they do, they will want to be sure they are making a good...
Fighting for property owners facing eminent domain actions
It is not unusual for a person to feel the most comfortable in their own home. While taking trips and seeing new places can be fun, many Florida residents take pride in maintaining their own properties and caring for their own residences. A home can be a source of...
How do eminent domain and inverse condemnation differ?
Eminent domain and inverse condemnation can be confusing terms. Both have to do with condemnation, a process the government takes to seize private property or limit its use by the landowner. What's important to know is that eminent domain is a right, whereas inverse...
Zoning and restrictions can limit property owners’ rights
It is often said that a person is the king of their own castle, which means that in their home, they are in charge. While this popular phrase is true to some extent, certain laws, restrictions, and ordinances can limit the rights that Florida property owners have to...
Company keeps land thanks to recent Florida legislation
Agriculture is big business in Florida and keeping crops hydrated is a struggle for farmers throughout the state. From small private cooperatives to large agricultural entities, many producers have been impacted in recent years by blue-green algal blooms throughout...