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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=674112521-02052012>Is anyone aware of a
case that stands for the proposition that a leaseholder is a proper "Owner" for
purposes of signing a building permit application. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=674112521-02052012>Based upon my review
of 713.135 and 713.01 (23), it appears that the statute contemplates that
leaseholders are defined as Owners. However, a municipal
building department and city attorney will not recognize that right.
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<DIV><FONT color=#00009c><FONT face="Century Gothic"><STRONG>Stuart H
Sakwa</STRONG></FONT> </FONT><BR><FONT size=2 face="Century Gothic">Attorney at
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