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Bert Harris Flashcards

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3 Factors

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Mafioso Bert “VIC” Harris
VIC is Permanently Burdened by a Direct FIB
———–
1. Vested right to a use or existing use
2. Inordinately burdened
3. Compensation, incl variance & $ loss to FMV.

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What must accompany a Claim?

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Appraisal by certified or licensed appraiser (complies w/ 475.611) that shows loss in FMV.
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NOTE - does NOT require a Valid appraisal - requires 475.611

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Dfn. Action of LG - New 2021

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Act on permit, pass ordinance.
LG inaction does not qualify.

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Dfn. Real Property Interest - New 2021

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Includes subsurface, minerals, any interest.

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Dfn. Inordinately Burden

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Mafioso VIC is Burdened Permanently by a Direct FIB.
———–
1. Permanent restriction.
2. Direct restriction.
3. Foreseeable use.
4. o unable to attain Investment Backed expectation.

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Who can claim?

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Title owner only, not neighbor.

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Retain claim? New 2021

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O retains rights of claim even if conveys property before claim resolution.

~~somewhat similar, develop rts of parent parcel do not pass w/ fee title~~

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What cannot support a Bert Harris claim?

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a. Use not reas foreseeable (ex. requires legis change).
b. Temporary burden.
c. Burden czd by LG remediating a public nuisance.

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Settlement - New 2021

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Settlement offers presumed to protect the public interest.
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Case law required. Now EXPRESSLY STATED.

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What does Court review determine?

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If LG inordinately burdened.

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Atty Fees - New 2021
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State:
(1) From when they start &
(2) Who decides?

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Either side can get from date presented claim.
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JUDGE only gives. No jury. (although jury can decide compensation, w/o AF).

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LG housekeeping if settlement accepted.

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LG has 15 days to notify Dept. of Legal Affairs.

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What are 2 factors affecting when regulation is 1st applied to property, thus initiating 1 yr claim deadline.

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  1. Written notice mailed by LG to O.
  2. Impact of law on prop is clear and unequivocal.
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Is O application for development order always required? New 2021

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No. Under enact-only O may write an impact letter. No app needed.

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Name 4 exemptions to Bert Harris.

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The 1995 METs are exempt from Harris.
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The following are not eligible for Harris claims:
A. Regs & orders pre-5/11/1995;
B. Related
(1) Maps of Flood Insurance Rate.
(2) Eminent Domain, re: transportation.
(3) Transportation facilities.

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Does Sovereign Immunity protect LG?

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No - it is waived!

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Limits on court remedies.

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Once suit filed, O can only get money damages.

18
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Can neighbor assert BH claim?

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No. Title O only,

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If Court determines LG inordinately burdened, how can parties proceed?

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(1) LG can file interlocutory appeal.
(2) O empanel jury OR Judge* for dmgs.
new 2021
*BUT only JUDGE decides C+AF

20
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Who determines O damages?

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Jury or Court. BUT only JUDGE decides C+AF from date of claim (not date of suit)
———–
New 2021 - for DAMAGES, O can forego Jury & opt for dmgs.

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What are the 2 modes of transmission required for:
(1) Owner’s claim
(2) LG’s response?

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Certified mail & email (if avail).

22
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11 thing LG can do in its response to Owner’s Bert Harris claim?

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1. Change permit stds or DUI (density, use, intensity).
2. Transfer developmental rights or swap lands.
3. Mitigate, including $ in lieu of onsite mitigation.
4. Locate to least sensitive portion of the property.
5. Conditioning amt of development or use permitted.
6. Address multi-issues on comprehensive basis rather than a single proposed use or development.
7. Issue development order, variance, special exception, or other extraordinary relief.
8. Compensate or purchase the property.
9. Nothing.

23
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When might regulation impact on property not be readily ascertainable?

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If regulation generally & potentially applies to property (if LG retains discretion to approve or disapprove), may not readily ascertainable until permit denial.

24
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Does claim deadline start ticking from date of ruling on development order?

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No. Starts from the date of rendition of the order.

25
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Dfn. “Property Owner.”

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One whose real property is the subject of and directly impacted by the action of LG.

26
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Dfn. “Real Property”

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Parcels that are the subject of and directly impacted by the act of LG.

27
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Can LG inaction give rise to Bert Harris claim?

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No.

28
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State statutory definition of “exists,” i.e., when use or vested right to use “exists.”

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Not defined in statute. Decided by Court.

29
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What guidance does statute give courts in determining “exists”?
(a) USE
(b) VESTED RT

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Statute does not define but says:
———–
USE, actual, foreseeable & enhances FMV
———–
existing VESTED RT
Apply equitable estoppel or Florida statutory law.

30
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How does equitable estoppel determine an O has a vested right to use?

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you can’t Equitably eSTOP a GOOD ACT from CHANGING you.
———–
It’s inequitable & unjust to destroy O’s acquired right if:
1) In GOOD faith;
2) Upon lg ACT or omission;
3) Made substantial CHANGE or incurred extensive expenses.

31
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Dfn. “Existing use.”

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ACTUAL:
Can be inactive & can be incidental.
POTENTIAL:
(a) Reasonably foreseeable, non-speculative use
(b) Suitable & compatible with adjacent &
(c) Creates FMV greater than FMV of actual use.

~~I miss this tending to think that FMV effect is an element of Bert Harris. That is “Foreseeable use.”~~

32
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Are business damages available in Bert Harris lawsuit?

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No.

33
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Why does statute encourage written settlement offers?

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NEW 2021 - They are presumed to protect the public interest.

34
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Who decides Bert Harris damages, judge or jury?

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NEW 2021 - Judge is now an option. (previously strictly jury).

35
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From when can AF be considered for an award?

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NEW 2021 - From time O notifies LG of claim. (previously from time filed suit).

36
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Does O lose its claim/lawsuit if O sells property during the proceeding?

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NEW 2021 - No.

37
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What can O do if:
LG enacts a law that unequivocally affects O’s property,
Gives O no notice,
BUT
O isn’t seeking a permit at this time?

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NEW 2021 -
O may send ‘impact letter’ to LG via cert mail & EM (if avail). No need to make application.

38
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Can O use Bert Harris for a facial challenge to a new law?

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Yes. Only applies to laws after 5/11/1995

39
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What are specifically exempt from being an exaction & Bert Harris claims?

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Impact fees.
Non-ad valorem assessments.

40
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Who gets to simply send an impact ltr as a prerequisite for a Bert Harris?

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Enact-Only. ~~I miss this one a lot.~~
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See deck “Bert Harris, Mechanics & Timelines.”

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