What is a Registered Agent? Sometimes called a statutory agent, agent of process or resident agent, the registered agent receives service of process on behalf of a business. They are also responsible for Florida State annual report filings. Who can be a Registered Agent? Companies may choose to make a principal, employee, third party administrator…
Before you sign a commercial lease: Finding the right property for your business can be a complicated and time consuming process. After finding the right tenant’s agent, searching properly-zoned locations and short listing several properties for your business, there are four crucial steps that every tenant could take to ensure a successful outcome. These steps…
Property Liens: 11% of transaction delays are caused by unresolved title-related issues on a property according to the 2017 Realtors Confidence Index. The most common of these issues is the lien – a legal and financial barrier to prevent sale of a property until a debt has been resolved How Liens Delay Property Sales In…
For any Florida real estate agent, having an established relationship with an experienced real estate attorney can be a big differentiator in a very competitive market.  In all, some 21,000 active real estate agents ply their trade in South Florida (between Boca Raton in the north and Miami in the South). If you are one…
Form a Partnership: South Florida Law frequently assists individuals and businesses in entity formations that fit their specific needs. These include LLC’s for real estate investment, C Corporations, S Corporations, LLCs for general business purposes and partnerships. Along with Florida’s single proprietorships, corporations account for over 75% of the state’s active businesses. Partnerships could be…
If you drive in the State of Florida, then it is very important to be aware of the amount of underinsured and uninsured drivers in your midst. Over 25% of drivers on Florida’s roads were completely uninsured in a 2015 statistic, making it the state with the nation’s highest number of uninsured motorists. Jared Newman,…
HOA and Condo Association Law: Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and Condominium Associations are very unique in that are often run by elected individuals who have little legal and real estate experience. Nevertheless, HOAs and condominium associations are governed by complex laws that specify certain rights and obligations to residents. Board members and staff of HOAs and…
A real estate transaction involves significant legal issues that should be handled by a real estate attorney. Hire one early on in the process of selling or buying a property to make sure you’ve covered all your bases. Buying or Selling Real Estate in South Florida? Here are five reasons why you need to hire…
———————————————————————————————————————— Quick Read Summary (TLDR) Easement law grants others access to owned property and can come in official and unofficial forms. Easements can start with an agreement or simply evolve over time. Here, we explore what an easement is and what legal matters may arise around the concept of non-owner property use and access. ————————————————————————————————————————…
Setting up a Real Estate LLC Holding Company can have pros and cons. Retain an experienced real estate attorney to make sure that your LLC is set-up and run in a way that avoids the pitfalls. The modern Limited Liability Company first began in Wyoming in 1977. The first LLCs were primarily small oil drilling…
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