Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla was recently quoted in a South Florida Business Journal article discussing the impacts of a developer’s proposed apartment project in the Miami-Dade area. The Gunster attorney highlighted how the recent growth in Florida has affected the South Florida housing market.
“Over the last year rental rates in South Florida, including Miami-Dade County, have increased faster than anywhere else in the nation, forcing some residents to relocate, and resulting in a workforce drain in Miami-Dade County,” commented Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla.
Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla focuses her practice on local government law, particularly land use and zoning, and government procurement. Elinette’s clients include builders, developers and land owners involved in land use and zoning matters at every phase of the development process. Her years of experience include advising clients on issues that range from zoning approvals to subdivision, including due diligence reviews, vested rights claims, local comprehensive plan amendments, historic preservation approvals, permit matters, and a variety of associated environmental concerns.
