Legal Opinion
Bennett v. Walton County
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 22, 2015No. 1D14-2571PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtOsterhaus, J.
The Bennetts own a beachfront triplex and adjacent lot known as “The Lawn” in south Walton County that they rent many times each year for weddings, graduation parties, reunions, and other events. Their property sits within a county-designated “Residential Preservation Area” district surrounded by family dwellings. In 2010, the Bennetts’ neighbors began to complain to the County about events held on the Lawn after about 30 wedding/event rentals had occurred in 2009 and more were being held in 2010. The County responded by citing the Bennetts three times between February 2010 and April 2011,…
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2Cases cited11 opinions
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