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Leasehold Interests and Land Use Traps

By Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Posted in Judicial Update, Zoning

A recent decision from the Florida 4th District Court of Appeal illustrates some special land use concerns that come into play when the affected party holds a leasehold interest rather than fee simple ownership.

Changing Regulations Can Affect Leaseholders

In Village of N. Palm Bch. v. S&H Foster’s, Inc., 80 So. 3d. 433 (Fla.

County's Failure to Maintain Roadway May Lead to Taking of Property

By Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
Posted in Judicial Update

In a new twist on an old case, Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal recently held that the failure of a county to adequately maintain a public roadway may result in a “taking” of property that is accessed by the that road. Jordan v. St. Johns County, 36 Fla. L. Weekly D1095a (May 20…

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