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New Florida Law Changes Electric Vehicle Charging Station Regulations

Effective July 1, 2024, a new Florida law has significantly changed how electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are regulated across the state. Senate Bill 1084 amended Section 366.94 of the Florida Statutes, shifting the...more

National Association of Realtors to Eliminate 6% Sales Commissions

The National Association of Realtors (NAR), which represents more than 1 million Realtors, has agreed to eliminate its standard 6%sales commissions with home sellers. By reaching a $418 million settlement with home sellers in...more

Lee County Pilots New Property Fraud Prevention Program

In an effort to combat the rising levels of real property fraud, the Florida Legislature has implemented a pilot program in Lee County requiring government-issued photo identification (ID) for filing deeds in person or by...more

Navigating Legal Pathways to Establish Your Dream Pickleball Facility

If you play pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport, you’ve probably encountered a problem: the sport’s runaway popularity has led to a shortage of pickleball facilities. If you are a true picklehead, maybe you’ve even...more

The Changing Rules of Real Estate: How SB264 Affects Foreign Purchasers and Owners of Real Estate in Florida

Foreign purchasers and owners of real estate in Florida need to be aware of SB264. This law, which was recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has important implications for foreign nationals who want to invest in Florida...more

COVID-19-Related Lease Modifications Raise New Issues of Liability for Unpaid Rent

As pandemic-related shutdowns battered the retail and restaurant industry, many tenants avoided defaulting on their leases by negotiating a lease workout. These agreements often provided tenants some much-needed rent relief...more

Florida Fair Housing Act Amendment Removes Requirement to Register and Renew “55 and Over” Communities

The Florida Legislature recently amended the Florida Fair Housing Act by removing regulatory requirements imposed on age-restricted communities. Real estate developers have developed hundreds of age-restricted communities...more

SBA Reopens EIDL Loan and Grant Applications for Disaster Relief

As of June 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) again began accepting Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL grant (Grant) applications from qualifying small businesses in addition to agriculture businesses....more

New Executive Orders Expand Quarantine Requirements for Visitors & Affect Vacation Rentals

On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis executed Executive Order 20-86 and Executive Order 20-87. Executive Order 20-86 expands upon Executive Order 20-82, which was enacted by Governor DeSantis on March 25, by adding Louisiana to...more

$2 Trillion Stimulus Bill Good News for Commercial Real Estate, says NAIOP

According to NAIOP, the $2 trillion economic stimulus bill agreed upon by House and Senate leaders this morning would include the following actions that are beneficial to the commercial real estate industry...more

Doctrine of Impossibility: Coronavirus As a Defense for Non-Performance

Even if a contract does not have a force majeure clause, a party’s obligation to perform may still be discharged under the doctrine of impossibility. The doctrine of impossibility refers to situations when it is impossible...more

Governor DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

In the wake of the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor DeSantis has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. ...more

Age-Restricted Communities: How to Comply with Federal and State Law

Many communities desire to place age restrictions on who can live in the community as such restrictions allow a community to provide the benefits of senior housing to its residents, including a prohibition of children under...more

Coronavirus – Does Force Majeure Apply?

The coronavirus has disrupted the economy and business activity, making it difficult or challenging for some parties to honor their contractual obligations. In fact, it is apparent that parties are terminating their...more

Lowndes Client Corner Podcast Episode 5 - Winter Park Distilling Company Brews One-Of-A-Kind Facility in Winter Park [Audio]

Dan McIntosh talks with Andrew Asher and Paul Twyford, founders of the Winter Park Distilling Company, a Central Florida distiller of spirits, including Dog Island Rum, Genius Vodka and Bear Gully Classic Whiskey. Andrew and...more

For Sale: By Owner – What you need to Know about Selling and Purchasing a Home Marketed "By Owner"

With Orlando’s fast-growing economy and projects such as the Creative Village in downtown Orlando and the Medical City in Lake Nona, Orlando has earned the ninth spot on Forbes’ list of “Fastest Growing Cities.” Clearly,...more

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