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...
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...
Floridians who are refurbishing a home they already own or are buying a new property with the intention of having major construction work done will undoubtedly be excited about these pending improvements. There should also be vigilance as to who is hired to do the...
