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...
Construction defects can result from a variety of different situations and circumstances. Four years of research, however, found that the most common reason for construction defects was poorly trained contractors. Because of the significance of construction defects,...
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,...
Construction projects involving the establishment, renovation, and remodeling of buildings can be a huge undertaking. Project owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and other parties are often involved in various aspects of the project and therefore, multiple...
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...
New construction expectations are not always met. Construction defects are common but can cause delay, inconvenience and even physical risks to people and property. Dealing with these defects may involve construction law litigation. General defects Defects usually...
