South FloridaNov 4, 2024The condo-hotel conundrum: new state law tweaks balance of power at mixed-use complexesLegislation tilted things in favor of commercial lot owners, but residents say their fight is far from over
South FloridaJun 30, 2024The Weekly Dirt: Condo crisis worsens three years after deadly Surfside collapseExorbitant special assessments forcing some owners to list their units at discounts
South FloridaJun 28, 2024Florida laws tied to HOAs, condo-hotels, insurance go into effect July 1Late Thursday, the governor vetoed a controversial bill on the long contentious short-term rental issue
South FloridaJun 2, 2024The Weekly Dirt: Plans for Live Local towers popping up across Miami-DadeMore applications expected after Gov. DeSantis signed amendments into law
South FloridaMay 30, 2024Changing the law: How negotiations over Live Local Act amendments unfoldedBilzin Sumberg’s Anthony De Yurre worked with lawmakers to draft parts of the workforce housing bill
South FloridaMay 23, 2024“We have to live in the real world”: Lawmaker, experts debate Florida’s condo crisis, looming association deadlinesFlorida Rep. Vicki Lopez emphasized that associations will no longer be able to waive funding reserves for structural integrity work
South FloridaMay 19, 2024The Weekly Dirt: It’s go time for Live Local projectsDevelopers have been analyzing legislation’s FAR, property tax and parking incentives
South FloridaMay 17, 2024Live Local changes could propel workforce housing boom in South FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis signed the amendments into law on Thursday
South FloridaApr 11, 2024Apples and oranges: Florida passes a slew of pro-development laws, contrary to New YorkAlbany lawmakers say they will not sign off on a state budget without rent increase protections; Florida's Live Local Act bans local rent control
South FloridaApr 1, 2024Bal Harbour to retake final vote on Live Local Act ordinances next weekCouncil to decide on setting minimum unit size at 600 sf, in addition to rules on FAR, “poor doors” and construction noise
South FloridaMar 29, 2024Florida Gov. DeSantis signs anti-squatters bill into lawHB 621 allows law enforcement to remove squatters from resi properties, outlines criminal penalties for violators
South FloridaMar 25, 2024DeSantis signs law easing demolitions of aging coastal buildings, creating “massive redevelopment implications”Cities can no longer block demolitions of coastal buildings in historic districts unless they are on the National Register
South FloridaFeb 28, 2024“Beneficial to developers”: Florida Legislature approves tweaks to Live Local Act Amendments loosen floor area ratio restrictions for projects with affordable rentals
South FloridaFeb 11, 2024The Weekly Dirt: Changes to Florida’s affordable housing law clear hurdleBills double down on state superseding local zoning and density laws, reduce parking requirements and create protections for single-family neighborhoods
South FloridaJan 23, 2024Bal Harbour Shops sues village over response to its planned expansionLawsuit demands that the village administratively approve the project as required by state law
South FloridaJan 17, 2024Bal Harbour Shops planned expansion sparks major uproarLive Local Act, which supersedes local zoning rules, and yearslong battle over proposed height increases are at core of dispute
South FloridaJan 14, 2024The Weekly Dirt: Live Local battle heats upBal Harbour Shops expansion plans, proposed changes to state’s new affordable housing law causing heated debate in South Florida
South FloridaJan 8, 2024Frivolous lawsuits didn’t cause surge in insurance premiums in Florida, study findsStill, disproportionate number of lawsuits are filed in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties
South FloridaJan 5, 2024Lawmakers propose changes to Florida’s new affordable housing lawBills would ban counties, cities from restricting floor area ratio of projects under Live Local
South FloridaJan 2, 2024What’s on tap for property insurance in Florida’s upcoming legislative sessionBills pose condo windstorm pilot program, expand eligibility