Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - July '19

Page 14, Stuart Exposure

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New Law Provides Some Help property without required permits or made pursuant to The new law streamlines this process by allowing the
work to be approved under the rules of the building code
permits which have not been properly closed and then
For Open Building Permits deliver to buyer all plans and documentation relating to when the permit was issued. This change is a big help to
the work and improvements subject to the unpermitted, property owners as they won’t have to upgrade the work
By Tony Lavargna, Esq. expired or open permits. to conform with present day code requirements.
On July 1 a new law took Many realtors add a provision in the contracts that the Title insurance does not cover permitting issues so
effect in Florida which will seller has the additional obligation to close out open or open or expired permits that are discovered by the buyer
substantially help sellers expired building permits. In some contracts, the seller’s after closing can cost the buyer thousands of dollars to
and buyers of real property cost to close out these permits is subject to a monetary resolve. The new law helps these buyers as now the local
close out open or expired cap, known as the “Permit Limit.” governments cannot penalize a purchaser of property
building permits. This law Often permits expire because required inspections had solely because a previous owner failed to close out a
is the result of the Florida not been performed even though the work was completed. building permit. The purchaser would still have to correct
legislature recognizing Some sellers have dealt with 20-year-old expired permits the work but will not be subject to fines and penalties.
that homeowners and which they didn’t even know about. Local building Even though the new law helps the process of closing
buyers were experiencing departments may close a building permit six years after out open or expired permits, both the seller and buyer need
significant problems the permit was issued if the department determines there to perform their own due diligence to know the status of
resolving expired permits. are no apparent safety hazards. permits on a property they are buying or selling.
Even with the new law, buyers and sellers need to Buyers should make sure they know the status of This column is an overview of the subject matter and
be keenly aware of the status of building permits on a permits for the property, either checking personally or is not intended as legal advice. Anthony Lavargna is an
home to be bought or sold. Under the commonly used having their inspector check for them. Buyers who close attorney practicing law in Stuart. He is a graduate of
residential contracts for sale and purchase, the seller on a home with open or expired permits inherit the cost Florida State University College of Law, the University
has the obligation to disclose improvements made to the and burden of closing out the permit as required by law. of Central Florida and Martin County High School.
tip of the tail

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus the stomach. Dogs can be bloated and show discomfort on the organs and major blood vessels so quick action
without volvulus. Time is very important to successful leads to a better outcome.
Gastric dilatation treatment of bloat, so if it is suspected, he should be taken After your dog is stabilized, he should have surgery called
volvulus (also called to your veterinarian immediately. Diagnosis will include a gastropexy. The stomach is surgically attached to the body
GDV, bloat or torsion) a consistent history, clinical signs, and usually confirmed wall so it cannot rotate again. There are many variations of this
is a common, potentially with a radiograph. Once diagnosed, your veterinarian will surgery and each veterinarian has one they may prefer.
life t hreat ening, want to quickly stabilize your dog by decompressing the Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
condition that can affect stomach, which will relieve the gas pressure. Intravenous dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
many breeds of dogs. fluids will help recovery from shock, correct electrolyte focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
It is most common in imbalances, and decrease pain. Unfortunately, if left rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics,
large breed, deep chested dogs such as Great Danes, German unnoticed, bloat can cause permanent damage to the and emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center
Shepherds, Weimeraners, and Saint Bernards. It is so common stomach and a portion of the stomach may need to be combines exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy
that studies have shown that one in every four Great Danes removed. If this is necessary, there is a worse prognosis, for pets and their owners. For more information, call (772)
will bloat and 66 percent will die from GDV if preventative but your dog can still survive and live a normal life. A 283-0920, visit www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find
measures are not taken. Twenty percent of dogs that bloat after cascade of events occurs rapidly with the excess pressure us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
the age of 10 years old will not survive even when aggressive
veterinary care is provided. We often equate bloat to Great
Danes, but any dog over 99 pounds has a 20 percent chance
of GDV in its lifetime.
The signs appear suddenly and often progress very quickly.
The bloating occurs because your dog’s stomach has twisted
(or torsed) in one or even two directions which will not allow
anything to leave the stomach. The stomach quickly fills with
air and your dog’s abdomen will swell. It may be mostly gas
from gulping air and it will feel and sound like an overfilled
beach ball or balloon if you tap on it. Your dog will become
restless and painful. He may vomit at first and salivate, then
have a non-productive retch (dry heaves). The increased
pressure on the major abdominal vessels and discomfort will
result in progressive depression, shock, and collapse.
There is no specific reason why an individual will bloat,
but there are many factors that increase or decrease the risk.
Increased risk is associated with eating only one meal a day,
eating rapidly, eating from an elevated bowl, fearful or anxious
personality, being underweight or having a family member
with a history of GDV. Factors that decrease the risk include
eating multiple meals, including canned food in the diet and y!
having an easy-going, happy temperament.
GDV is a true emergency when it involves twisting of

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