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For almost 50 years, lessors have had the ability to limit their liability for liens that arose from improvements to the leasehold made by a lessee. However, in the most recent legislative session, the Florida Legislature enacted revisions to Florida Statute § 713.10 that provide a potential pitfall for lessors by inserting a provision that may allow a contractor to lien the lessor's interest even where there is a recorded document advising of the limitation of liens.

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Implementing Institutional Controls at Brownfields and Other Contaminated Sites

American Bar Association

January 1, 2003

Amy L. Edwards- Washington

This first-of-its kind book, published through the ABA, discusses the issues associated with implementing institutional controls (i.e., land use restrictions) on contaminated sites, including brownfields sites. The book provides an overview of the issues, a discussion of the then pending Uniform Environmental Covenants Act, some potential private sector monitoring organizations, insurance related issues, and chapters summarizing some of the leading state laws and regulations regarding institutional controls.

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