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Florida Homestead Exemption Proposal Could Reshape Single-Family Development
Florida's proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead exemptions could fundamentally reshape the state's residential real estate market by altering buyer incentives and development economics. The measure, set for a November 2026 ballot, may eliminate non-school property taxes for up to 90 percent of primary households, creating ripple effects across land values, municipal revenues, and construction feasibility that extend far beyond simple tax relief.
United States Real Estate
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Holland & Knight
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New Jersey’s Revised UHAC Regulations: What Residential Developers Need To Know About Affordable Housing Commitments
New Jersey's revised UHAC regulations, effective November 2025, introduce significant changes to affordable housing development requirements that may impact previously approved Third Round projects. Developers must navigate new standards for deed restrictions, unit design, and affordability control periods while determining whether their unbuilt projects qualify for prior-round protections or fall under stricter Fourth Round requirements.
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Residential Vacancy Tax Preempted By State Law
A California Court of Appeal has invalidated San Francisco's Empty Homes Tax, ruling that the Ellis Act—which protects property owners' right to exit the rental market—also shields them from being forced to enter it through vacancy taxation. This landmark decision raises critical questions about the viability of similar residential vacancy taxes that other California municipalities have enacted or are considering as housing policy tools.
United States Real Estate
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Cox, Castle & Nicholson
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New York City Rent Freeze Faces Legal Challenge As Court Considers Landlords’ Claims
Landlords of rent stabilized buildings in New York City have filed a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze passed by the Rent Guidelines Board, questioning the Board's independence and data integrity. With operating costs rising 31% over five years while the Board voted 7-1 for a freeze affecting 1 million apartments, the case raises critical questions about the balance between tenant protection and landlord viability.
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Post-Death Administration In Wisconsin: Navigating Options In An Aging Population
Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.
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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
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Florida Homestead Exemption Proposal Could Reshape Single-Family Development
Florida's proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead exemptions could fundamentally reshape the state's residential real estate market by altering buyer incentives and development economics. The measure, set for a November 2026 ballot, may eliminate non-school property taxes for up to 90 percent of primary households, creating ripple effects across land values, municipal revenues, and construction feasibility that extend far beyond simple tax relief.
United States Real Estate
HK
Holland & Knight
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