In Part I of this Foreclosure Defense series we discussed “the final action” clause of the current moratorium signed by Governor Ron DeSantis’ providing for the courts to initiate foreclosure proceedings against homeowners in Florida. Given that tens of thousands of Floridians have lost their jobs in the current economic climate, and that the current…
Although “the final action” of foreclosures and evictions in Florida has been delayed by Governor DeSantis’ one-month long extension, a foreclosure “tidal wave” is possible once the moratorium is lifted on September 1st. Owner’s should avoid becoming victims by mounting an effective foreclosure defense. In fact, the language of the new moratorium can be interpreted as…
An important part of incorporating your place of worship is ensuring that when the organization is formed, it is formed under the correct entity. Choosing the correct entity will set up your organization for success by capitalizing on relevant tax breaks, protecting your assets, and putting your organization in the best position to raise capital….
Setting up a trust in the State of Florida requires a number of steps that are best taken in partnership with an estate planning attorney with experience setting up trusts in Florida. Trusts are legal entities that allow for grantors property to be distributed by trustees to beneficiaries, usually after the grantor’s death or incapacitation. …
Florida foreclosure and eviction moratoriums set in place due to COVID-19 are scheduled to end on August 1st. With as much as 14.5% of the state population unemployed or furloughed, Florida can likely expect a wave of foreclosures soon after the foreclosure ban is lifted. This will be a stressful and uncertain time for many…
If you own commercial real estate in Florida then you are required to pay commercial property tax. Even so, smart commercial property owners can carefully review their commercial property valuation to ensure the amount they are paying is accurate. Overvalued property assessments are not unusual, and therefore it is essential that commercial property owners take…
When undertaking commercial or residential construction projects, there is the possibility that construction defects may arise during or after the building process. Contractors, designers, and manufacturers might all do their part to ensure a job well done, but there still remains a chance that errors will occur. Construction defects are one of the most common…
Two ways many companies can effectively protect themselves are 1) transferring risk through product liability insurance and 2) by retaining an experienced product liability lawyer. Any business that deals in the distribution or selling of goods runs the risk of accidentally putting a defective product in the hands of a consumer. While companies work hard…
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Construction liens are legal tools that allow contractors and subcontractors to place a financial hold on a property owner’s real estate when they haven’t been paid for completed work. Florida’s construction lien law, found in Part 1 of Florida Statute 713, is extraordinarily complex—spanning 47 sections and nearly 30,000 words—and requires…
“Mediation is an informal and confidential way for two parties to negotiate their differences in the presence of a neutral, third-party mediator.”
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