Collier County Business And Real Estate Law Blog
Four basic types of construction defects
The start of a construction project, whether residential or commercial, can be an exciting time for people in Florida. This starts with the design and ends with moving into the space, but there are many steps in between the beginning and the end. The process can take...
Correcting title after the end of a relationship or a death
How you hold title to your home can affect everything from the amount of real estate property taxes that you have to pay every year to how difficult it will be to refinance your property or take out a home equity loan. It is common for people to hold title with their...
Judge approves sale of paint-splattered house for lot value
Residential real estate transactions rarely involve the amount of money that characterizes most commercial property transactions, but residential real estate transactions may be far more likely to stir family emotions. A recent dispute between a father and son over...
Could you benefit from trade dress protection?
If you've built a business, then you know that it takes a lot of hard work to differentiate yourself from your competitors. There are many ways to do tis, including having competitive prices and strong customer service. Another way to do so is to develop intellectual...
Starting a business? Don’t overlook your structure options
If you’re thinking about starting a business, then you’ve got a lot of important decisions to make. Of course, you’ll have to figure out the products or services you will offer to consumers, how to obtain a decent market share, secure supply chains, hire personnel,...
Overview of Florida’s construction lien law
As many people in Southwest Florida may already know, a construction lien is a claim that is lodged against a property by a contractor, subcontractor or material supplier who has not received payment for the work done on the construction or remodeling of that...
How do patents work?
Having a great idea for an invention may be extinguished and its value lost if it is not legally protected. Intellectual property law provides for patents that protect inventions and designs. This protection applies only to inventions and designs that are original and...
Evictions Can Be Complex Legal Matters
When a Florida resident chooses to offer a residence that they own to renters they choose to take on the unexpected problems that may come up when non-owners take possession of their rental property. Landlords can and should negotiate with their prospective tenants...
A number of foreclosure defenses may be available to you
Hard financial times can fall on anyone in the blink of an eye. The onset of an unexpected medical condition, the loss of a job, or the tragic passing of a loved one can all leave an individual struggling to find a way to make ends meet. Unfortunately, all too often...
When can a commercial landlord have a tenant evicted?
A recent post on this blog covered some key clauses to consider including in a commercial real estate lease. However, what happens if one of these clauses is breached by the commercial tenant? Landlords in such situations should know that if this problem arises, there...
