Property Rights

Property rights are protected in Florida by the United States Constitution, Florida Constitution and the Bert Harris Jr. Act. Although property rights are protected, this is not an absolute and unlimited right to the highest and best use of the property.  Understanding this, Robert N. Hartsell, P.A. assists individuals, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations and local governments to overcome the chilling effect of takings claims, inverse condemnation, trespass, and boundary disputes. Additionally, the firm assists its clients in defining the scope of a reasonable moratoria, downzoning, densities and intensities, and land-use restrictions to protect lands unsuited for development.