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Let us say you purchased a condominium building and are about to become a landlord for the first time. The property management agreement you use sets terms and responsibilities for your legal protection, and your tenants clearly understand what they sign. Here are...
Florida has the fourth-highest gross domestic product (GDP) of any state in the country, with thriving tourism, aerospace, health care and international banking industries. Therefore, people who have money to invest in real estate can make a considerable profit if...
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...
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...
When you look to set up shop in South Florida, you have to understand not only how the market works but also what your lease options look like. You may have a strict budget and need to really clamp down on expenses to keep your doors open. Finding a commercial lease...
You enjoy working and living in South Florida, and you understand it is a hot real estate market. People move south to save money on taxes and enjoy a more temperate climate year-round. Before you enter into any kind of contract, you should understand every clause you...
As a Florida commercial landlord, one of your best bets at protecting yourself against litigation is to create carefully worded commercial leases that reflect your needs and represent your best interests. In the event that a tenant decides to file a suit against you...
You may be used to dealing with rental-related paperwork if you own residential investment real estate in Florida. Believe it or not, the level of detail in these documents is comparatively low. Federal, state and municipal regulations – not your lease agreement –...
Most people understand renting in terms of residential property such as a house or apartment. Tenants who rent these units are not selling anything for commercial gain; they are only living there. The lease agreement is usually a set amount for a particular number of...
If you own a consulting business in Naples located in a small commercial building where you are one of four or more tenants, you are not alone. It is not uncommon for such business to have a quarter-to-quarter lease. When this lease expires, if you have not vacated...