Florida Couple's Devastation Over Unusable Land

A Florida couple, Hani Levy and Maikel Gil Hernandez, are grappling with significant challenges after investing $350,000 in a half-acre parcel of land in Chula Vista, Fort Lauderdale. The couple envisioned constructing three two-story homes on the property, which they purchased in September 2023. However, they soon discovered that the land is landlocked and lacks the necessary council permission for development, prompting them to file a lawsuit against the seller and real estate agents for allegedly failing to disclose this critical information. After reaching out to city officials regarding the development of their land, Levy and Hernandez learned that the only access road is private and owned by neighboring residents, who have since declined to sell a portion of it. This revelation came only after the couple had finalized the purchase, leaving them with no viable means to develop the property as intended. The couple's lawsuit claims that the land was misrepresented as 'build-to-suit residential,' leading to their current predicament. In a bid to salvage their plans, Levy and Hernandez have negotiated with a different neighbor who has agreed to sell them a strip of land to create a road connecting their lot to the street. This arrangement, however, will add an estimated $150,000 to their project costs. They are still awaiting official approval to commence construction, highlighting the complexities of real estate transactions and the importance of thorough legal representation. Experts have noted that the couple's reliance on a title company without independent legal counsel may have contributed to their oversight in understanding the land's access issues. DailyMail.com has reached out to the legal firm that represented the seller for further comment.