The Homeowner’s Association (HOA) or Condo Association is the governing administration of a housing or condominium community. The vast majority of new developments and nearly every condo or townhome development in the State of Florida has an HOA board that is made up of volunteer homeowners. There are some basics that all residents who are [...]
Franchising occurs when one company (the franchisee) gains the rights to use the brands and business model of another company (the franchisor) for a fixed period of time for an agreed fee. The name of the business that is formed by the franchisee is called a franchise. For the franchisor, the franchise is a way [...]
When you think of estate planning is the only thing that comes to mind how your money will be distributed after you pass? If so, think again. An estate plan outlines how the legacy you leave behind should be allocated and cared for after you are no longer there to manage it. While your financial [...]
In Florida, competitive bidding is statutorily mandated so as to ensure the best interests of the public. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) of 1961, codified as Florida Statutes Ch. 120 is the state’s main mechanism to ensure visibility and accountability in the public procurement process. The related statutes are designed to ensure fair pricing on [...]
In the State of Florida, civil cases must be brought before a court within a certain time frame if the case is to be heard. The laws that state these time frames, usually in years, are called statutes of limitations. Statutes of limitations apply for any civil matter including matters related to product liabilities claims. [...]
Homeowners associations (HOAs) and condo associations, from time to time, end up in potential legal conflicts with their residents. These HOA or condo association disputes are often resolvable through means other than going to court. While residents may represent themselves in these disputes there are distinct advantages to hiring an attorney experienced in handling similar [...]
Starting and running a nonprofit in Florida can be document-intensive. From the beginning, documents are required that define the scope and mission of the organization as well as the rules by which the organization is run. Later, once regular operations are underway, other documents could be created that govern the non-profit’s relationship with its beneficiaries, [...]
Plans change during a divorce. Inheritance, beneficiary and guardianship arrangements that seemed ideal a few years prior suddenly seem unthinkable when faced with an impending and contentious divorce with a soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you are in this situation, there are many reasons to consult an experienced Florida estate planning attorney in addition to an expert [...]
Previously we have written about using an LLC to invest in Real Estate. However, there are many situations outside of real estate investing in which it makes sense to use the LLC business formation to make investments in company shares, bonds, ETFs and even non-traditional assets such as cryptocurrency. Investing with an LLC can range [...]
Property management companies need to be aware of the potential areas of risk and exposure in the typical elevator maintenance contract. In general, these contracts renew automatically at the end of each term and there may be little opportunity to renegotiate the contract once it is signed. However, these are often not contracts of adhesion, [...]
