Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Florida’s five-year look-back period requires the state to review an applicant’s financial records from the previous 60 months, and any unauthorized asset transfers during this time can trigger a penalty period that delays Florida Medicaid coverage for long-term care. To qualify while protecting assets, families often utilize legal strategies such as…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) In Florida, a Notice of Commencement is a legal document required for construction projects over $5,000 that helps protect homeowners from the risk of paying twice for the same work. By filing this notice, homeowners enable a system where subcontractors and suppliers can notify them of their involvement, allowing for the…
$8 Million Jury Verdict: DelloRusso & Liter of South Florida Law, PLLC Secure Complete Victory Including Punitive Damages in Contested Business Dispute South Florida Law, PLLC, a litigation firm based in Hallandale and Coral Gables, Florida, has secured an $8 million unanimous jury verdict on behalf of its client following a five-day trial in Broward…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Deed fraud in Florida occurs when a fraudulent document, such as a forged deed, is recorded against a property, creating a legal cloud that prevents the owner from selling or refinancing. Property owners can clear this title by filing a quiet title action under Chapter 65 of the Florida Statutes, which…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) When assets are owned personally in Florida, a creditor can quickly seize and sell them, but placing assets inside a multi-member Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC) provides a powerful shield. The multi-member LLC shield is known as charging order protection. It protects co-owners from a single member’s personal financial trouble and…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Florida’s Chapter 558, known as the “Notice and Right to Cure” law, requires homeowners to send a written pre-suit notice detailing alleged construction defects to the responsible professional before filing a lawsuit. This statutory requirement is designed to reduce litigation by providing a structured process for the builder or contractor to…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Under Florida law, retroactive short-term rental bans passed by HOAs or condominium boards after July 1, 2021, generally cannot be enforced against existing owners who do not consent to them. However, HOAs have a distinct advantage over condo boards because they can utilize statutory carve-outs to restrict rental terms under six…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Under Florida law, commercial landlords must provide a formal three-day notice to tenants who fail to pay rent before they can legally initiate an eviction process. This statutory framework, governed by Chapter 83, allows property owners to recover possession of the premises and pursue legal action for all unpaid balances. Beyond…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) As of 2026, Florida non-compete agreements remain enforceable under the established framework of Florida Statute 542.335 following the federal government’s decision to drop a nationwide ban. Although the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initially attempted to prohibit these restrictive covenants in 2024, the rule was struck down by a federal court and…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Florida probate is a court-supervised process that verifies a will, gathers a deceased resident’s assets, settles debts, and transfers remaining property to rightful beneficiaries. The three main procedures are formal administration, summary administration for smaller or older estates, and disposition without administration for very small estates. The standard process involves appointing…
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