Water Rights and Issues for Waterfront Property Owners

On-Demand Video Available to all South Florida REALTORS

Join us for an open panel discussion with industry experts on South Florida’s waterfront property and learn about water rights and various issues facing waterfront property owners. This video is a new addition to By The Sea Realty’s Waterfront Property Specialist program for REALTORS.

Aerial view of Las Olas Isles in Central Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Isles in Fort Lauderdale is the heart of Northeast Broward County’s waterfront

Topics Covered by our Panel of Experts:

  • Riparian water rights
  • Condos with Marinas – deeded vs “assigned” dockage
  • What title insurance covers and what is excepted
  • Water terminology, i.e. What is the mean high water line?
  • Flood insurance and flood zones
  • Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) – affect on condos vs. single family
  • Types of structures that can be built in our waterways
  • Permitting and governing agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers
  • Environmental issues including runoff, sea grass and manatees

Meet our panel:

  • Barry Scholnik
    Associate Senior Underwriter – Stewart Title
  • Lee Burke
    President – Burke, Bogart and Brownell Insurance
  • Tim Hart
    Director of Sales – Lovell Marine Construction
  • Rich Barnhart
    Owner & Managing Broker – By The Sea Realty

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