If you are considering building a new house on a vacant lot in the Florida Keys, time is running out. Building a house on a vacant lot is now more expensive and harder to do. ROGO (rate of growth ordinance) allocations for new residential units are in short supply for both market rate and affordable …
Everyone knows that getting a second medical opinion is important. Getting a second opinion when it comes to land use and other legal matters is equally important. This is especially true if you have been told by a Monroe County, Florida, local government planning or building department that a proposed development project may or may …
The need to apply for a variance is becoming more common in Key West in conjunction with building permit applications. Variances are needed when a proposed project does not meet every code requirement as written. The most common variance requests involve setbacks, impervious area, and building coverage. Lot sizes in Key West tend to be …
Expired or open permits cause concern with home buyers. However, there are many reasons as to why a permit may be open or expired which are not necessarily problematic. It is much to simplistic to request that all open permits be closed with regard to a real estate purchase offer. Yes, doing some investigation regarding …
If you have dreams of building a house in the Florida Keys, you better do it quickly. The number of new houses which can be built is limited and the available ROGO (rate of growth ordinance) allocations are almost gone. The current estimate is that there will be no more ROGO allocations available in 2025. …
The Florida Keys have some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere. However, the Keys also has some of the most complex set of rules and regulations anywhere. As many people find out the hard way, it is all too easy to run afoul of the rules, or it is a daunting task to try and …
Vacant land on Big Pine Key and No Name Key may appear to be a good investment, but beware! Building a new house on vacant land is very difficult on Big Pine and No Name because of the very limited ROGO allocations available. Most of the time, it is better to buy property with an …
Receiving a code compliance Notice of Violation (NOV) accusing you of violating the law is never pleasant. However, in many instances, NOVs are incorrect and can be successfully dismissed. The most important thing is not to ignore a NOV which can lead to large fines and make the situation worse. VDF Law has successfully represented …
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Monroe County, Florida, has a rate of growth ordinance (ROGO) which limits the number of new houses which can be built each year. There is a finite number of unit allocations available which are expected to be used up in 2025. If you are considering building a new house on a vacant lot in the …