If you are thinking about purchasing a home in a gated community in the Melbourne area, you might want to look closely at the homeowners association rules. There is the possibility that you might end up with a deed restricted home. Though you probably believe that owning a home gives you the right to do […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
If you’re looking to purchase a condo, then some legal experts warn that you should be cautious to see if either your co-op, bank or condo board requires you to take out insurance before you close on its purchase. It’s commonplace for a condo association or co-op to require you to show proof that you’ve […]
Construction is big business in Florida, and contractors and developers are always hard at work fulfilling their customers’ needs. Large projects often require multiple companies and services to complete, while renovations and single homes are often handled by a single contractor. In all projects, contracts help bind the arrangements together in a legal setting. When […]
Florida law does not require an attorney be present at a real estate closing, but there are definitely good reasons to have one. If you are purchasing commercial real estate property, it is doubtful you will want to “not” have a real estate attorney. If you have ever been a part of a real estate […]
Making the decision to buy a property is a big step. Real estate isn’t cheap, so you have to make sure that you are doing your due diligence before you sign anything. There are many things that you need to think about when you are buying any type of real property. We understand that this […]
When it comes to investment properties, there will likely come a time in which you’ll want to call it quits with some of them. You may decide to do so for a number of reasons. Repairs or maintenance fees may become too costly than you feel comfortable with or the area that the property is […]
Melbourne, Florida, has many lovely homes, but even the best of them could use a new coat of paint from time to time. That might sound easy: Choose a pretty color of paint, buy a pretty color of paint and apply a pretty color of paint. However, if your community has a busybody committee, formally […]
You’ve likely heard of a case along these lines before. A wealthy individual dies. When their will is filed with the probate court, it’s uncovered that all of the decedent’s assets are unexpectedly earmarked not to those who were expected heirs, but instead someone else. Situations like this often give rise to contested will cases. […]
Many industries in Florida, from construction to communication, require a lot of different people and parts working together. Big projects can make responsibility for different segments difficult to track and agree upon, so companies and contractors often rely on preset agreements to dictate how they work together. Contracts make it easier to establish who is […]
Whether opening or expanding a business, a new commercial location can be very beneficial. However, with that new business acquisition comes additional risk of business litigation. It is important that business owners go into any agreements with a full understanding of the terms. There are a few key facts to know about the Florida commercial lease. Lease agreement terms […]
