Private Property Rights. Inverse Condemnation for the Birds.

How was Florida land effecively taken by regulation? By first limiting development to 1 house per acre, then 1 house per 10 acres, and finally by designating the land a bird rookery. 

What’s happening with the land now?

  • Heirs to the original land owners continue the legal battle
  • The Florida Supreme Court could rule next
  • Legal foundation attorneys representing the landwoners vow to fight to the U.S. Supreme Court

Florida Watchdog | Family asks Florida high court to lift bird ban on their private property