Zoning is a significant factor that can alter how a Florida landowner uses their property. Generally, zoning dictates where residential structures may be built, and where manufacturing or industrial centers can be located. Zones also exist for businesses, restaurants,...
Real estate transactions might be amongst the most complex and valuable in your lifetime. In other words, there’s a lot at stake. A bad real estate deal can leave you without the financial resources you expected, burdened with unexpected debt, or stuck with a piece of...
Eminent domain is a legal process through which a government entity takes the property of a private owner. Often, residential properties are impacted by eminent domain proceedings. However, Florida businesses can also suffer losses when eminent domain proceedings are...
When a Florida resident does not own their own home, they will choose to rent an apartment or house to serve as their residence. In order to secure a rental, they will apply for a space with the property’s owner or manager and sign a contract to formalize their...
Starting a business or finding a new location for a commercial enterprise can take a lot of planning. It can be difficult to find the right place in Boca Raton to establish a company and open the doors of a new entity. There are many considerations that must be...
You have a great idea for a new business in your region. You researched the market, queried suppliers and located the perfect location for your new storefront. Before signing the lease, you may want a legal professional to review the contract. Florida commercial...
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...
