Commercial Lease Disputes
“An early lease termination fee may include anywhere between three months and a year of rental.”
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Website Notices and Disclaimers
2020 and the Coronavirus shutdown has accelerated the migration from brick and mortar storefronts to online eCommerce websites. This shift to online sales and the accompanying marketing techniques has brought with it the need for new legal documentation like website notices and disclaimers. Ecommerce legal disclaimers and notices are an important part of doing business…
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Real Estate Law Concepts: Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common
In Real Estate Law, when more than one person owns and resides in a property at the same time, they are said to be either Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants. The exact type of tenancy along with any additional terms, conditions and provisions are spelled out as binding items in the title deed of…
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Stopping a Foreclosure with Foreclosure Defense
Being able to remain in your home during times of financial hardship is extremely important. Being forced out of your home can cause personal and further financial distress resulting in a downward spiral that can affect your family and work life. Luckily, with planning and help from an experienced foreclosure defense attorney, it is possible…
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How Do I Pay My Property Taxes in 2020?
In the middle of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been hit with financial distress due to job losses and other loss of income. Despite extensions made for income tax and other official payments, property taxes for your Florida county are still due this year. However, there are options you can take to help…
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Business: Contracts of Adhesion
Contracts of adhesion are agreements where a party in a position of relative power such as an insurance company or larger corporation agrees to do work with a consumer or business using a non-negotiable contract. Sales and customer service professionals tend to call these documents “standard” contracts and lawyers informally refer to them as “boilerplate”…
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Landlord Tenant Disputes
Whether you are a landlord or tenant in these uncertain times, you face the likelihood of a dispute over rent, repair or some other aspect of your short term lease. These disputes are often exacerbated by mistakes or missteps made on both sides. If you find yourself in a dispute with your tenant or landlord…
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Agreements At a Distance
Signing contracts at a “social distance” has been legally possible since the year 2000 when President Bill Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures Act. From then on, the Federal government has recognized electronic signatures as equally valid counterparts to physical ink-on-paper. There are, however, specific exceptions and conditions. Consent The consumer – or party receiving the…
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Managing Joint Venture Disputes in Florida
Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Joint ventures in Florida are legally treated as partnerships under Chapter 620 of the Florida Statutes, creating significant liability exposure since each partner can bind the others and be held responsible for actions within the venture’s scope. Common joint venture disputes arise from breach of contract, fraud, management disagreements, resource diversion,…
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House Flipping: Four Legal Areas to Beware
Do you make – or plan to make money using a house flipping business model? If so, here are a few of the legal aspects of the house flipping business model to look out for in Florida. FHA Restrictions Many homes that fall into the category of “flippable” may be located in areas dominated by…
