Regardless of how much time, effort, and thought that you put into a construction contract, there’s a good chance that you’ll have to make changes as you get further into the project. That’s where change orders come into play. These modifications to the existing...
Condominium living is advertised and promoted as the pinnacle of comfort in Florida. With the amenities provided by a well-functioning condominium and any issue overseen by a trusted condominium board, it can be difficult to envision the worst-case scenario....
As rescuers continue to sift through the rubble of what was once a 12-story condo building, condo board members in other buildings throughout South Florida worry about the ramifications of their own decisions on matters similarly complex and technical. This tragedy...
Construction defects can severely damage a project or diminish the value of a home or building. Property owners should understand who may be liable for construction defects and the damages they may be able to receive to help them. Who is liable for construction...
The commercial real estate market in Florida has gone through quite a few ups and downs in recent years, especially the last year. Office buildings, industrial parks, warehouses, retail space – all of it is seeing different levels of demand, vacancy and sales. On top...
As the saying goes, part of running a successful business is “location, location, location.” But what happens if a business owner who is developing their new enterprise in Boca Raton runs into zoning issues? In such situations the business owner may need to seek a...
When it comes time to construct a new commercial or residential building in the Boca Raton, contractors, architects, and other construction professionals will be involved in the process to ensure that the building meets all safety criteria and the applicable standard...
The logistics of a construction project can be incredibly complex. After all, it’s not just a developer working with one construction company to complete the project at hand. Instead, that general contractor probably has a number of subcontractors to carry out certain...
In Florida, a property appraiser is responsible for evaluating a property and determining various exemptions, classifications, and valuations. However, property owners do not always agree with the property appraiser’s denial of exemptions or classifications, or the...
Before a business owner in the Boca Raton area signs a commercial lease agreement, they may find it beneficial to review the agreement with a real estate attorney. Sometimes a business owner may feel tempted to sign a lease agreement without fully understanding the...
