Restrictive covenants provide a legal means to enforce agreed-upon terms regarding the use and ownership of a specific property. Most common in planned developments, homeowners’ associations and condominiums, these agreements remain part of the property’s deed and...
If you are thinking about leasing or purchasing commercial real estate in Florida, there are many things to consider, including commercial zoning laws intended to limit the activities of a business in a specific area. These laws will vary depending on the city,...
Recent projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest nearly half a million job openings in construction. All these unfilled positions will likely spur wage growth. Unfortunately, the labor shortage has its downsides as well. An aging workforce Factors from...
Real estate transactions are important events, usually involving large sums of money for those involved. Getting it right is important, for both the buyer and the seller. One of the keys to a successful transaction is ensuring title to the property is unencumbered....
If you run a construction company, you have a lot of responsibilities. This includes responsibilities to the government, customers and to your employees. According to OSHA, one of those duties to your Florida employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment. This...
If you have discovered that the construction company that built your home did a subpar job, you may wonder what your options are. It is helpful for property owners facing construction defects to know what construction law may be able to do for them and to familiarize...
Cities, counties and even the state of Florida can set different zoning restrictions for different areas. These restrictions can affect the height and size of the building, where the building can be located on the plot of land, the type of business that can be run of...
No two commercial real estate transactions are the same. From one transaction to the next, the property in question, the seller’s needs and the buyer’s requirements will differ. But in each case, despite the differences, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) should be...
The construction industry relies on government contracts as a secure source of revenue, and for many construction firms, public funding finances the bulk of their projects. And it is no wonder, as the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the adjusted annual rate of public...
In the Florida construction industry, the exchange of funds between all parties along the chain of production can be complicated, as each transfer usually comes with signed documents, called lien waivers, that ensure mutual protection between parties. Lien waivers...
