Helping a client build their dream home is a rewarding experience being a general contractor. However, many issues and mishaps could interfere with the timeline or even the completion of their home. When construction defects are apparent, it might be necessary to take...
Boca Raton Florida Legal Blog
What can you expect from the housing market in the new year?
For the most part, the residential real estate market reflected a classic “seller’s market” over the past year throughout the country. Anyone who was looking to buy a home certainly saw that in many areas. Interest rates on mortgages rose quite a bit and inventory on...
Steps to take before your property inspection
When a piece of commercial property is sold in Boca Raton, one important part of the sales process is a property inspection. A property inspection is meant to uncover problems with the property that could cost the buyer significant money if they remained hidden after...
What are your options when a commercial lease is breached?
Although an executed commercial lease should provide you with some sort of comfort and stability, the truth of the matter is that tenants breach their lease agreements all the time. If this has happened to you, then you might be wondering about your next steps and how...
Don’t rush the due diligence period when purchasing real estate
If you are buying real estate in Boca Raton, it can be tempting to rush the process. After all, if you see just the right piece of property, you want to swoop in and snatch it before another buyer does. Still, buyers should be conscientious about ensuring that they do...
How do Florida homeowners’ associations collect dues?
When you buy a new property, a huge concern for many buyers is whether the property is part of a homeowner's association. Many buyers worry about the perceived headaches associated with HOAs, but others realize that, when run correctly and reasonably, they can provide...
How does Florida define the term “construction defect”?
The term “construction defect” has many practical meanings to owners of Florida real estate. Perhaps the roof leaked, or the windows were not weather proofed. Or maybe the air-conditioner did not function properly. Some defects may not reveal themselves for many years...
What if my construction company is accused of defective work?
Florida is a hotbed for construction. Whether it is commercial or residential, people are seemingly always having work done. Unfortunately, there are often complications with construction projects. Some are easily rectified with slightly more work, repairs and minor...
Can my land be classified for agricultural purposes in Florida?
In Florida, people purchase land for many reasons. Often, it is done for a business opportunity. While most will think about that in the context of a commercial development or to build a structure for a specific purpose like parking or an event center, there are other...
What can a contractor do about a subcontractor’s poor work?
Construction defects can land a project’s general contractor in legal and financial trouble. If the defect is serious enough, the contractor may wind up having to foot the bill to pay to fix the construction problem and pay other damages. General contractors rarely...