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...
Zoning regulations can be one of the greatest challengers that real estate owners and developers face when looking for new ways to use their property. When zoning regulations limit the size, scope or value of your real estate endeavors, can you rezone your property?...
For most people, buying or selling real estate represents the largest financial transaction they will ever pursue. Complicated by numerous layers and complex documents, the process can quickly become overwhelming. When there are potential disputes surrounding the...
In early July 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis passed a collection of bills that address several environmental concerns in Florida. Among the bills cracking down on iguana sales and sewage discharge is an order to protect Florida’s coastlines. The new law impacts how...
Businesses continue to struggle amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Even as economies reopen, many companies may not recover from the fallout. Many experts believe the U.S. will see a record number of bankruptcies in 2020. Experts anticipate several bankruptcies by...
The government has the right to use eminent domain to acquire private property for a public purpose. That could be for roads, utilities and other projects through eminent domain. That may seem like a great way to improve the community, but you might not want to turn...
Governor DeSantis announced in April that it would be illegal to foreclose on homes or evict residents unable to pay rent during the pandemic. It provided peace of mind to non-essential workers who were laid off, furloughed or unable to make rent. These protections...
If you want to avoid issues with the other party in a construction transaction, there are some hurdles you will need to cross and certain elements you and your legal party will want to look for in your contracts. Whether you are a construction contractor, a vendor or...
An Assignment of Benefits (AOB) agreement might seem like a good idea. Property owners sign the agreement giving a third party (usually contractors) added authority. The third parties file a claim, make repair decisions and collect payments from insurance companies....
