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How Florida's 2025 Emergencies Law Sped Up Hotel Approval On Miami Beach
Florida's Senate Bill 180 introduces sweeping restrictions on local government land use regulations following hurricane disasters, creating immediate opportunities for developers to bypass newly enacted approval processes. The law freezes "more restrictive or burdensome" comprehensive plan amendments and zoning procedures through October 2027, while establishing expedited legal remedies for enforcement. A Miami Beach hotel project demonstrates how developers can leverage these provisions to circumvent discr
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Holland & Knight
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Florida 2026 Legislative Session: New Laws Facilitating Development
Florida's 2026 Legislative Session produced sweeping land use reforms that fundamentally alter the relationship between state preemption and local government authority. From expanding Live Local Act eligibility to religious and public lands, to mandating objective compatibility standards for residential denials, to creating an entirely new administrative pathway for infill housing on contaminated South Florida sites, these laws provide developers with unprecedented tools to navigate—and in many cases
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Holland & Knight
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Florida's Infill Redevelopment Act: What South Florida Developers Need To Know
Florida's new Infill Redevelopment Act preempts local zoning regulations to fast-track residential development on contaminated land in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The legislation mandates administrative approval for qualifying projects while establishing special provisions for closed recreational facilities like golf courses. What are the key requirements developers must meet to leverage this streamlined approval process?
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Holland & Knight
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Live Local 4.0: 2026 Updates To Florida's Live Local Act
Florida's 2026 Live Local Act amendments introduce significant changes to affordable housing development rules, including expanded eligible sites on religious and public property, strengthened height-preemption protections, and new fair housing enforcement mechanisms. The legislation also clarifies retroactive definitions and provides transition options for pending applications, while adding specific exclusions for environmentally sensitive and airport-impacted areas.
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The Legal Implications Of Signing A Triple Net Lease
A triple net lease shifts property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs to the tenant in addition to base rent, creating a unique commercial leasing arrangement with distinct advantages and risks for both parties. Understanding the financial obligations and negotiation points is critical before entering into these long-term agreements, which typically span 10 to 15 years. What should landlords and tenants know about allocating costs, structural responsibilities, and lease terms to avoid costly disputes?
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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How Florida's 2025 Emergencies Law Sped Up Hotel Approval On Miami Beach
Florida's Senate Bill 180 introduces sweeping restrictions on local government land use regulations following hurricane disasters, creating immediate opportunities for developers to bypass newly enacted approval processes. The law freezes "more restrictive or burdensome" comprehensive plan amendments and zoning procedures through October 2027, while establishing expedited legal remedies for enforcement. A Miami Beach hotel project demonstrates how developers can leverage these provisions to circumvent discr
United States Real Estate
HK
Holland & Knight
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Florida 2026 Legislative Session: New Laws Facilitating Development
Florida's 2026 Legislative Session produced sweeping land use reforms that fundamentally alter the relationship between state preemption and local government authority. From expanding Live Local Act eligibility to religious and public lands, to mandating objective compatibility standards for residential denials, to creating an entirely new administrative pathway for infill housing on contaminated South Florida sites, these laws provide developers with unprecedented tools to navigate—and in many cases
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HK
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Florida's Infill Redevelopment Act: What South Florida Developers Need To Know
Florida's new Infill Redevelopment Act preempts local zoning regulations to fast-track residential development on contaminated land in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The legislation mandates administrative approval for qualifying projects while establishing special provisions for closed recreational facilities like golf courses. What are the key requirements developers must meet to leverage this streamlined approval process?
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Holland & Knight
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What The New World Screwworm Response Means For Businesses: Supply Chain Risks And Legal Considerations
The recent resurgence of the New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, has prompted renewed regulatory action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and raised concerns across the livestock industry.NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest open wounds and feed on the living tissue of cattle, wildlife, pets, and other warm-blooded animals, causing serious injury and economic losses.
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Can I Recover Damages If A Dam Removal Causes My Lake Or River To Disappear?
When a dam is removed in Virginia, waterfront property owners may face devastating losses as artificially created lakes and rivers disappear, potentially reducing property values by over 20%. A recent federal court ruling addresses whether these homeowners have legal recourse against dam owners who lawfully remove aging structures, returning waterbodies to their natural state.
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Pender & Coward
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How Florida's 2025 Emergencies Law Sped Up Hotel Approval On Miami Beach
Florida's Senate Bill 180 introduces sweeping restrictions on local government land use regulations following hurricane disasters, creating immediate opportunities for developers to bypass newly enacted approval processes. The law freezes "more restrictive or burdensome" comprehensive plan amendments and zoning procedures through October 2027, while establishing expedited legal remedies for enforcement. A Miami Beach hotel project demonstrates how developers can leverage these provisions to circumvent discr
United States Real Estate
HK
Holland & Knight
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Florida 2026 Legislative Session: New Laws Facilitating Development
Florida's 2026 Legislative Session produced sweeping land use reforms that fundamentally alter the relationship between state preemption and local government authority. From expanding Live Local Act eligibility to religious and public lands, to mandating objective compatibility standards for residential denials, to creating an entirely new administrative pathway for infill housing on contaminated South Florida sites, these laws provide developers with unprecedented tools to navigate—and in many cases
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Holland & Knight
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