GRANDFATHERING
Well we just finished a major storm. What is left to say? What is left to say is “grandfathering,” seems to be a peculiar word to pick. I am a […]
REBUILDING ORDINANCES
Now it is time to take a look at the “rebuilding” ordinances in some of the local municipal codes. Hats off to Key West, Florida. They are enlightened and they […]
FLOODING AND FLORIDA: WILL WE BE RESILIENT?
Florida Flooding Venetian Flooding What will be the new reality for the Sunshine State in an age of global warming? Probably the most notable city on the face of this […]
Airbnb Update
Short-Term Rental of homes and apartment negotiated and agreed upon through on-line platforms such as Airbnb, Homeaway, VRBO, etc., are considered a positive example of the new “Sharing Economy” and […]
Food Trucks: Even if you are rolling, you are not beyond the Law
A public food service establishment is a building OR a vehicle where food is prepared, served, or sold for consumption at or near the establishment or as take out. Yes, […]
Tradition Tattoo Wins Approval to Open in Delray Beach
When Rebecca Loveless wanted to relocate her tattoo studio from Boca Raton to Delray Beach, she knew she faced the challenge of being the first exclusive tattoo studio in town. […]
TRIM NOTICES AND TRUTH IN MILLAGE
The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, also called a ‘Truth in Millage’ (TRIM) Notice, is mailed to property owners in mid to late August each year. There are almost 600,000 […]
SO YOU WANT TO RENT YOUR HOUSE ON AIRBNB? LAW IS INVOLVED
Launched in the midst of the 2008 “Great Recession,” Airbnb is an online community marketplace allowing people to visit their website and advertise a room or even your whole house […]
Homeowners Complain of Pokémon Go Trespassers
With the Pokémon Go craze sweeping the nation, some homeowners have noticed smartphone wielding people walking on their lawns or parking in their driveways. As the game increases in popularity, […]
New Florida Building Code Provisions Effective July 1
Changes to various sections of HB 535 are now in effect. The changes include the following items: Clarification that certain swimming pools used for specific purposes are not subject to […]