Presuit Appraisal Requirement under Bert J. Harris Act

The Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act (also known as the “Bert J. Harris Act”) “provides recovery for the loss of fair market value when the use of land is inordinately burdened by government action.” Blue Water Holdings, SRC, Inc. v. Santa Rosa County, FL, 46 Fla.L.Weekly D2622c (Fla. 1st DCA 2021); Fla. Stat. s. 70.001. A claimant cannot just rush to the courthouse and file a lawsuit. There is a presuit requirement and notice period that requires the claimant to funish an appraisal, as contained in Florida Statute s. 70.001(4)(a), which maintains: Not fewer than 90 days...