Kramer Kellerhouse, Chartered

09/17/2025

This is the second of the three installments addressing the Deltona declarations of restrictions which the Mackle brothers (Deltona) recorded in the 1960s to initially govern all its properties within the Marco Beach Subdivision. In the first installment, we gave a brief review of the Marco Beach Su...

09/04/2025

Check out Fred's 3 part series on Marco Island and the Deltona Deed Restrictions. The more you know...well, you know!

There is continuing confusion on our island community regarding the Marco Island Civic Association’s enforcement of deed restrictions governing parts of Marco Island. In a three part series, we will provide some historical context and then review the nature and breadth of the recorded declarations...

11/02/2024

Great tips as we head into season! Shared from a Marco resident and we are helping spread the word.

10/13/2024

‼️‼️BEWARE‼️‼️

After storms there is a sudden influx of contractors/roofers/handymen coming from other areas or states. After Irma and Ian there were unprecedented scams involving home repairs, even by local individuals and companies. There will be salespeople knocking on your door, and it’s important to be informed. This list is by no means comprehensive, but it might help you to not be scammed - even if the individuals or companies are local.

1. Do not sign contracts you do not understand. Make sure your contracts have a detailed scope of work, and are signed by all involved.
2. You still need permits for many repairs that are not emergencies. Collier County, City of Naples and City of Marco Island have differences in their building codes - all of which can be found online. Permitting work and having it approved after the fact can be very expensive.
3. Maintain control of your money. Do not sign over your insurance checks to any third parties. Only release funds on a schedule and do not give all funds up front. Make final payment only when work is complete, the permit is final, and you have an original lien release in hand.
4. Check status of licenses, insurance and corporate entities. Get copies from the contractor. Do not rely on someone’s word. Often times corporations are newly started and have qualifiers who allow people to illegally “rent” their licenses who are not even involved in operations.
5. Ask around and get references. Google the company or person. Look up on sunbiz to see who the owners and qualifying contractors are. Check the BBB website. Ask who holds the license and Google them. Check the DBPR license lookup. Call the County or City.
6. Document everything in writing by email, letter or text message - this applies with insurers, contractors etc. Keep copies of all documents and correspondence somewhere safe.
7. Take lots of pictures and videos of your damage and progress photos and videos as the work goes along.
8. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Fast is rarely quality in the construction world.

If you need advice, there are a lot of local attorneys who can help identify issues and advise you along the way.

We look forward to helping our community rebuild safely, and to protect our homes and residents. We’re all in this together!

01/30/2024

Marco/Naples friends! I am looking for an administrative assistant. If interested please email resume to [email protected]. We will not accept telephone calls.

We are looking to hire a full time or part time administrative assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in a fast-paced law office as support for lawyers and staff.

Responsibilities:

Answer and direct phone calls using a multi-line phone system
Greet and assist visitors and callers in a professional and friendly manner
Draft emails and correspondence, and prepare documents for mailing or filing
Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments, and conduct basic intake interviews
Open new files, scan documents and organize electronic and paper files
Process, scan and distribute mail
Communicate and liaise with clients and other professionals
Requirements:

Fantastic interpersonal skills with a professional and personable demeanor
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer literate
Working knowledge of scanners and other office equipment
Spanish-speaking a plus.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications. Hours are flexible, but schedule must be consistent.

09/26/2023

It’s great to be a Lely Trojan!!! We are proud to support Lely High School Athletics and appreciate the goodies they dropped off today!

09/25/2023

The Miami Herald article linked below addresses the impact of Florida's new Live Local Act on the historic Art Deco District in Miami Beach, but the impact of the act is absolutely statewide. In a nutshell, the act totally trumps local zoning and mandates local governments permit the development of....

09/19/2023

09/19/2023

Kramer Kellerhouse, Chartered

03/29/2023

https://www.marcoislandlaw.com/post/florida-association-of-realtors-challenges-city-of-marco-vacation-rental-ordinance

01/28/2023

Always updating our knowledge! 2023 Marital and Family Law Review - American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter

01/12/2023

December 2022 statistics for Marco Island real estate sales compared with the previous year.

It is essential to be properly represented in your real estate transaction. Even more so in the strange market conditions we are currently experiencing.