When you find the perfect home that you want to buy and make an offer, you’ll need to write a check to go along with it. That’s called “earnest money,” and it’s a show of good faith to the seller that you intend to go through with the purchase. Earnest money can be $500 to […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
The Regalia condo association has filed a lawsuit against the architectural firm, developer, general contractor and at least 22 other subcontractors for their poor design and construction of a luxury high-rise in Sunny Isles Beach. They contend that at least $30 million in repairs is needed to fix the 47-story, 39-unit building’s design flaws and […]
Contracts are crucial for any business. They provide structure, predictability and reliability – at least in theory. As a business owner, you enter into contracts and trust the other party to perform its duties. Unfortunately, it does not always work out. The other party may fail to live up to the terms of the contract. This […]
Your homeowners’ association (HOA) could be a great friend to you. It can protect your neighborhood’s appearance while safeguarding the property value of your own residence. At the same time, your HOA could be a tremendous foe by instituting unfair standards, hitting you with massive fees and even trying to get you physically kicked out […]
More than 3.3 million people who live in Florida are 65 and older. Five percent of residents are 80 or older. The projection is that seniors will continue to move into the state and that by 2030, almost 25 percent of Floridians will be 65 or older. The number of elderly residents will drive up […]
Entering into a contract with another individual, a business, a vendor or an employer can be risky if you don’t know what you are agreeing to when you sign on the dotted line. Make sure you read the entire contract from start to finish and ask questions. Have it reviewed by an attorney to protect […]
Construction law is a complex area that requires a good understanding of not only the laws but also the construction industry. There are many issues that can creep up during a project that require you to act. It is imperative that you keep a close eye on what is going on so that you know […]
Now that this year’s particularly bad hurricane season has passed, many Florida residents are breathing a sigh of relief. Whether their homes made it through unscathed or they are facing significant repairs, homeowners should take note of the potential problems that could occur if demand results in a shortage of domestic materials. The U.S. Consumer […]
Just last week, a report published by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) captured how commercial lending in 2018 was projected to outpace previous years. The study’s authors also noted that they’re expecting multifamily and commercial origination loans to reach $532 billion this year, at least $2 billion more than last year. One of the study’s […]
There are many things that can happen if you breach your employment contract as a doctor. One likely result is that you’ll be terminated from your job. You may also be asked to pay damages for violating its terms. There are some ways to minimize your risk of being sued though. Consider the following: Malpractice […]
