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...
I. SUMMARY OF NEW STATUTE PENALIZING ATTEMPTS TO REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (codified as Sec. 381.00316, Florida Statutes) into law. The statute prohibits business entities (including not-for-profit...
When the government tells you that it intends to take some or all of your property for a public project, you may feel like you have little say in the matter. While the government has the right to take the property, it must provide you with full compensation for the...
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...
An Assignment of Benefits (AOB) agreement might seem like a good idea. Property owners sign the agreement giving a third party (usually contractors) added authority. The third parties file a claim, make repair decisions and collect payments from insurance companies....
Dear Clients: The impact of the COVID-19 virus is beginning to drastically change our local community, our country, and the world. Through these turbulent times, we will remain the law firm you know, the law firm you trust, and the law firm you can rely on. We have...
We see that our Association clients are conscientiously considering and addressing the health and safety of their members. A Discussion of Emergency Power of a Condominium Board of Directors and Suggested Actions for Community Associations and a Proposed Association...
Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal recently reversed a $4.21 million judgment against WH&C clients holding that Florida law does not permit a party to recover compensatory damages where there is no monetary loss. The case involved allegations that the...
