Most businesses need space to operate, and when they decide to settle on locations for their enterprises, they can either buy or rent their selected properties. In Florida, many businesses elect to rent space for their operations and when the do they enter into...
On August 13, 2020, Henry B. Handler was a panelist for a webinar hosted by FirstService Residential. The webinar covers topics such as: capital improvements vs. preventative maintenance, reserve studies, and the new challenges created by COVID-19. The webinar...
Investing in warehouses, office buildings and other commercial property located in Florida can be an effective way to strengthen your investment portfolio. However, it is important that you know and understand the potential risks of investing in commercial real estate...
Ideally, you will inspect your Florida home prior to selling it to look for any obvious issues that it might have. For instance, if you see water stains, missing roof shingles or mold, you should let a buyer know about it. You may also want to tell buyers about any...
Zoning regulations can be one of the greatest challengers that real estate owners and developers face when looking for new ways to use their property. When zoning regulations limit the size, scope or value of your real estate endeavors, can you rezone your property?...
For most people, buying or selling real estate represents the largest financial transaction they will ever pursue. Complicated by numerous layers and complex documents, the process can quickly become overwhelming. When there are potential disputes surrounding the...
In early July 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis passed a collection of bills that address several environmental concerns in Florida. Among the bills cracking down on iguana sales and sewage discharge is an order to protect Florida’s coastlines. The new law impacts how...
Businesses continue to struggle amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Even as economies reopen, many companies may not recover from the fallout. Many experts believe the U.S. will see a record number of bankruptcies in 2020. Experts anticipate several bankruptcies by...
The government has the right to use eminent domain to acquire private property for a public purpose. That could be for roads, utilities and other projects through eminent domain. That may seem like a great way to improve the community, but you might not want to turn...
Governor DeSantis announced in April that it would be illegal to foreclose on homes or evict residents unable to pay rent during the pandemic. It provided peace of mind to non-essential workers who were laid off, furloughed or unable to make rent. These protections...
