In Boca Raton's bustling real estate market, parties often use liquidated damages clauses to predetermine compensation for breaches of contract. These clauses are pivotal in both residential and commercial transactions, especially where calculating actual damages...
When you find yourself embroiled in a construction dispute with an unhappy client, things can get tense. Not only does the disagreement threaten costly legal action and the potential for a judgment against your company, but it can also severely damage your business’s...
Construction projects are often significant investments, whether you are building a dream home or expanding a commercial property. Unfortunately, construction defects can make an appearance in these projects. Ranging from poor workmanship to design flaws, a defect can...
Zoning regulations can have a major impact on property owners, as these laws designate land use. Because the state government has the power to zone land to advance the general welfare, health, morals and safety of the community, state laws grant the power to re-zone...
Construction projects can often feel redundant and unremarkable, as we are used to driving or walking by countless sites. Whether it is road construction, the construction of a home, commercial building, housing units or the like, these projects and the success of...
Owning residential or commercial property in Florida does not always mean that you can use it as you choose. If there is a restrictive covenant attached to the property, your use of the property might be limited. Additionally, breaching a restrictive covenant may come...
When buying commercial property, one important thing to check is if there are any easements on the property. These allow other people to access this property and use it in specific ways. In some cases, these may be necessary. For instance, there may be a utility...
Deciding to buy a piece of commercial real estate is a big decision. If you get it wrong, then you could be stuck with something that’s way more expensive than you thought and more restrictive in its use than you’d anticipated. This can put you in a bad financial spot...
Atlanta attorney Michael McGlamry has reviewed his fair share of settlement agreements over a 30-year career representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases—including former NFL players who sued the league over the long-term effects of head trauma....
When selling real estate in our state, sellers have a legal duty to disclose certain material facts about their property. Proper disclosure protects both buyers and sellers by reducing misunderstandings and potential lawsuits. Residential real estate disclosures In...
