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City Ordinances 21-5353 and 24-5506 collectively require registration of qualifying vacation rentals within the Coastal Islands Overlay District, as well as all 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-family dwelling units operating as vacation rentals within the Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts. These property owners must obtain a vacation rental certificate of registration to advertise or operate as a vacation rental. …
As your trusted legal advisors in Sarasota, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest news and developments that may impact your business, estate planning, real estate, and dispute resolutions. This month, we highlight several key events and changes in Sarasota that relate to our core practice areas: Business & Tax Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, and …
Written by: Kirsten E. Guerin The recent $418 million settlement by the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) could change the way homes are bought and sold across the country. This settlement agreement by the NAR was driven by an antitrust lawsuit filed against the trade group, where a federal jury found the organization (along with several large real estate brokerages) …
Members of the Sarasota Community Association Network joined Norton Hammersley’s Derrick Maginness for a presentation and discussion on how to keep your association financially sound in May. An association can be a wonderful place to call home! They feature amenities that otherwise might not be close to home, like a community pool, fitness center, spa, golf course or riding trails. …
Derrick Maginness presented to the C.A.N Clearwater Network in March to discuss how to get our nuisances under control so that they don’t lead to a lawsuit!
Last week Derrick Maginness and Joseph Herbert of our Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution Group attended the Ask the Attorney luncheon at Sarasota Yacht Club
Associa Gulf Coast and Derrick Maginness co-hosted a board cert course at the Sarasota Yacht Club in July. Associa Gulf is the industry leader in property management for community associations and proudly serve nearly five million homeowners every day. With a wide array of programs and services ready to fit the specific needs of any HOA. The HOA/Condo Board Certification …
Every community deals with renters who break the association’s rules and regulations. While the association’s governing documents may allow it to take certain actions against those tenants, the Florida Statutes provide for remedies as well. Derrick Maginness joined the Sarasota Community Association Network for a discussion on Renters Rights, Applications and Background Checks at the event at the Sarasota Yacht …
Norton Hammersley partner Peter Z. Skokos has been named as a board member for the Sarasota Military Academy in 2021. Peter will enhance the governance, diversity and leadership of Sarasota Military Academy and add new ideas to the organization. Founded in 2002, Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a nonprofit, tuition-free, public charter school with two unique campuses offering Quality Academics, …
This has been a trying year for everyone but even more so for families in need. NHLS has teamed up with All Faiths Food Bank to create a virtual fundraiser