Leases in an independent living component of an assisted living facility will often contain an arbitration provision.

The City of Leesburg has experienced significant growth over the past few years and has reported that over 30,000 single-family residential lots have been approved and remain undeveloped.

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the St. Cloud City Council voted to increase City mobility impact fees.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing rental or conditions based upon protected classes, such as race, sex, religion, and, importantly, familial status

Becky Wilson of Lowndes said that half of the space would be used for amenities and leasing offices, and that MAA would build out the amenity space so it could be converted for retail use in the future.

A common tax planning tool for real estate transactions is to engage in a like-kind exchange of real estate. If structured properly, a taxpayer can sell real property (the relinquished property)

It is sometimes said that law is what separates humans from wild animals

Big news in the Florida real estate commercial leasing market! Lucky's Market is closing 20 stores. Only one store will remain in Melbourne, FL

Effective March 1, 2017, Park Impact Fees will be assessed on new residential permits issued throughout the City of Orlando.

The City of Mount Dora is proposing a new Land Development Ordinance, which will have a significant impact on residential development in certain areas of the City.

The bill has received one committee referral as of this writing – stay tuned for more as the legislative session unfolds.

Lowndes attorney Rebecca Wilson represented Oviedo-based developer Hill Gray Seven in the proposed redevelopment of the old Ranch Mall in Winter Park.

The Real Deal reported a Thirty Million Dollar affordable housing project in Long Island aimed at the LGBT Senior community.

A new law signed by Governor DeSantis extends the documentary stamp tax exemption for the conveyance of homestead property between spouses.

In an update to yesterday's eblast, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved the proposed resolution for School Impact Fees.

Arbitration clauses in home purchase agreements and warranties can be powerful tools for resolving disputes efficiently.

As I discussed in a prior blog post, if you have more than $10,000 in a foreign bank account, you are obligated to file Form 114 (commonly known as an FBAR).

March 1st is the deadline for filing all property tax exemption applications in the state of Florida.

Last summer, we discussed the IRS's issuance of new Proposed Regulations under Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code, which regulations would severely impact discounts on gifts made to family members.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced, via Twitter, that the Internal Revenue Service is officially moving the tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15.