When starting a business, it's imperative to get all your ducks in a row on day one. With this approach, you won't have nearly as much to worry about as the days turn to weeks and the weeks turn to months. Even if you don't have any intention of hiring employees just...
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Florida homeowners accuse D.R. Horton of poor shower construction
Several homeowners residing in the St. Augustine subdivision Glen St. Johns are considering filing faulty construction lawsuits against one of the United States' most well-known home builders, D.R. Horton. As for why they're looking to sue them, they allege that the...
Florida man issues guilty plea in real estate scam
A Florida man issued a guilty plea, therefore waiving his right to be indicted, in a real estate scam that swindled millions of dollars from investors in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The man, 74, entered the guilty plea on Sept. 11 to wire fraud charges. The man,...
Lawsuit could block stadium deal in Florida
A lawsuit filed at the end of July could block a stadium deal in Florida. The lawsuit was filed by an activist against Miami-Dade County in an effort to block the sale of its land to Miami Beckham United for the construction of a Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium. The...
Are you getting the right business formation guidance?
Many people are so excited about starting a business that they overlook the most important details. For example, they forget to choose a business structure and file the necessary paperwork to become a legal entity. Properly incorporating your business on day one is...
Senators in Florida evaluating state’s affordable housing system
The Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Committee in the state of Florida is taking a look at the affordable housing system. The committee has been tasked with looking at the system because there is a shortage of affordable housing in Florida....
Minimum fees for building permits
If you are planning a construction project on your property in Collier County, Florida, it's important to know what types of permits you're going to need and how much they're going to cost. In the majority of cases, you have to pay an estimated review fee up front...
Why might land be ‘unbuildable’?
If you own land but have been told that it's not a "buildable" lot, the best thing to do if you want to build on it is to find out why it has not been classified as a buildable area. Only once you know, can you take steps to rectify the situation -- or to sell the...
What is an implied home warranty?
When you have a new home built in Florida, the builder may give you what is known as an express warranty. Essentially, this is just a warranty that you agree to when you sign the contract. Builders will sometimes offer them as a way to entice buyers to pick them for...
Key facts about construction liens
Florida uses a construction lien law that is defined in the Florida statutes, in sections 713.001-713.37. As you'll see, it's crucial to know how this works so that you do not run into any serious issues. The first thing you should know is that a lien against your...