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South Carolina Buyer Sues to Force $55M Star Island Sale After Seller Allegedly Couldn't Deliver Clear Title

A South Carolina man is asking a Miami-Dade court to compel the sale of a Star Island mansion after the seller allegedly failed to resolve mortgage and permit issues before the May 2026 closing.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

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Hillsborough County Sues Florida Over Live Local Act, Raising Stakes for Miami Beach

Hillsborough County filed a landmark lawsuit against the State of Florida on March 6, 2026, challenging the constitutionality of the Live Local Act — a case Miami Beach residents and officials are watching as the city faces its own Live Local battles.

Journal Staff May 23, 2026

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Miami Beach Condo Buyer Sues for $50K+ After Alleged Fraud Over Hidden Building Defects

A Miami Beach woman is suing her real estate agent, the condo association, and a home inspector after allegedly being misled about serious structural and safety problems at an 87-year-old South Beach building before a $405,000 purchase.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

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New York Woman Sues Miami Beach Over Trip-and-Fall Accident Near Marina

A New York woman is suing the City of Miami Beach and three co-defendants over a fall she says was caused by a crumbling, uneven walkway near the Miami Beach Marina — putting the city's sidewalk maintenance practices under legal scrutiny in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

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Leonard Hochstein Sues to Remove Construction Lien on Miami Beach Property

Plastic surgeon and real estate personality Leonard Hochstein has filed suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court to strip a construction lien from his Miami Beach home, alleging the company that filed it never set foot on the property.

Journal Staff May 15, 2026

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Lennox Miami Beach Hotel Sues 11 Contractors Over Alleged Water Damage Construction Defects

The owners of the Lennox Miami Beach hotel at 1900 Collins Avenue have filed suit against 11 construction companies, alleging widespread water intrusion and defective work from a 2019 renovation, with damages exceeding $750,000.

Journal Staff May 12, 2026

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Construction Company Sues for $2.4 Million Over Delano Hotel Renovation Payment Dispute

A New Jersey subcontractor alleges Suffolk Construction and the Delano Hotel's ownership company failed to pay for completed drywall and framing work at one of Miami Beach's most iconic properties.

Journal Staff May 01, 2026

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Developers Sue Architect and Engineers Over $750K+ Design Failures at Sunset Harbour Project

Two development companies claim elevation errors and other defects forced a boutique office and retail building to be reclassified as a high-rise, triggering costly delays and overruns.

Journal Staff Apr 26, 2026

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South Beach Condo Association Sues Contractor and Engineer Over Fourth-Floor Deck Failures

The Waverly at South Beach is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 over alleged waterproofing failures and code violations stemming from a 2018–2019 restoration project.

Journal Staff Apr 26, 2026

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Miami Beach Waterfront Neighbor Sues Over Landscaping That Blocks Biscayne Bay Views

A Di Lido Drive homeowner claims riparian rights give him a protected sightline to Biscayne Bay and the Brickell skyline — and that his neighbor's landscaping unlawfully destroys it.

Journal Staff Apr 25, 2026

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Theater Chain Sued Over Elevator Repairs at old Regal South Beach 18

A Delaware landlord claims its former tenant left behind neglected elevators and escalators, triggering city citations at one of Miami Beach's most prominent retail corridors.

Journal Staff Apr 25, 2026

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Nine Collins Towers Condo Owners Sue Association Over Allegedly Invalid Assessments and Board Elections

Unit owners at 720 Collins Ave. claim the board imposed thousands in improper charges and retaliated against residents who raised concerns.

Journal Staff Apr 25, 2026