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Owning commercial property can be rewarding both financially and emotionally. However, while being a commercial landlord may come with certain benefits, it is often fraught with challenges. It is common to experience some legal issues during the course of your ownership. While it is normal to encounter some complications, there are some steps you can take […]

It is critical to understand a noncompete agreement entirely when using one, especially in the medical field. These agreements, when legally binding, can have a drastic impact on someone’s future. For instance, if a person signs a noncompete agreement saying they will not work in the county after leaving a company or a medical practice, […]

Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeals has overturned a verdict favoring a home builder in a lawsuit, meaning a case filed by a group of homeowners alleging construct defects have affected their properties can go on. A lower court had ruled in favor of the home builder in the initial verdict, saying the case hadn’t […]

Purchasing real estate is a big expense. It is imperative that you have everything in order when you make this purchase. One thing to remember is the importance of some of the paperwork in these cases. We recently discussed some of the disclosures that are required in Florida. When any requisite disclosures are missing, there […]

Florida homeowners buy insurance coverage for their home because — in addition to providing a roof over their heads — it usually represents the single most valuable possession they have. Homeowners insurance policies exist to protect real estate investments and prevent homeowners from losing their homes in the event of an unexpected calamity. However, what […]

When a seller is looking to generate interest in their property, they often make concessions to move the process along. They may offer to make repairs or to upgrade appliances, to pay closing costs or homeowners’ association fees or offer a home warranty. Others simply competitively price their homes. While these can help get a […]

Ponzi schemes abound, and many people end up falling victim and losing money through them. Fortunately, the perpetrators of these schemes usually come to justice eventually. Take one recent case in Florida where police arrested five brokers for swindling investors out of $1.2 billion in a Ponzi scheme. Ponzi schemes have existed in some form or […]

A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that a teacher in Lee County, Florida, can proceed with his breach of contract claim against the school district, superintendent, principal and chief of the human resources department. According to the lawsuit, the man was an instructor at a public high school. He alleges that several district employees […]

A Seminole County, Florida, community association has been awarded $3.8 million over the poor construction of its road system. The community was built in 2004, and soon after moving in, homeowners reported cracks, depressions and potholes in the neighborhood’s main road and along side streets. The developer responded that residents had caused the defects by […]

Your estate plan is not something you can create, dot the I’s and cross the T’s, then put it in a drawer and forget about. In fact, trusts and estate plans should be reviewed every several years — or preferably on an annual basis — to ensure that they perfectly reflect the wishes and needs […]

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