When it comes to protecting your small business and livelihood, prevention can go a long way. Anticipating the types of problems that can potentially arise and figuring out how to address them ahead of time can save you substantial time and stress, and one way you can...
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What are your primary responsibilities as a commercial landlord?
As a commercial landlord in Florida, your duties and responsibilities typically involve far more than just finding tenants and collecting rent each month. While leasing commercial properties to renters can prove to be highly profitable, doing so can also expose you to...
Why are cash real estate purchases popular in South Florida?
In addition to its year-round sun and beautiful beaches, South Florida lures new homebuyers with its tax-friendly laws. Many buy their homes outright, with no financing. In fact, over a third of all real estate closings in Miami-Dade from last November through this...
Understanding ‘right of first refusal’
If you have a contract with someone who has "right of first refusal," it's essential to understand what your obligations are to them. It means that they have the right to enter a particular transaction before anyone else is offered that right. Individuals and entities...
When can landlords legally enter units unannounced?
Landlords in Florida need to remain on the right side of the law. Lawmakers in the state recently moved forward with legislation to require landlords to give tenants at least three months of notice before raising the rent. Additional provisions are on the table to...
Why should you have an attorney when buying a Florida home?
Buying a home is a significant event in anyone's life. Your home is likely the most expensive thing you'll own at any given time. However, most Floridians know little about real estate transactions. They rely on their real estate agents for guidance. However, these...
Why older homeowners are having a difficult time downsizing
You found your dream winter or vacation home in South Florida some years ago. You planned to live in it year-round once you retired. It's big, sprawling and great when all of the kids and grandkids are with you. However, now you and your spouse are in your 70s, and...
Business formation types that limit personal liability
When you want to open your own business in Florida, you will need to figure out what type of business structure you want to create before doing so. Different business structures offer different benefits and drawbacks, so you need to consider many things before...
Florida neighbors battling over dock, water rights
Many Florida homeowners have their own docks and other structures leading out to the water. These can become the subject of legal disputes between neighbors. One such case in Holmes Beach has garnered some media attention. A woman in the Manatee County town claims...
Selling a home after a loved one dies
A parent or other family member has passed away. They left their home to you or, if they didn't have a will, the court has determined that you get the home. You don't need or want it, so you're going to sell it. You may also find yourself in this situation if you're...