Construction projects are complicated, whether it is an addition to a home or building a multi-use high-rise building. In a perfect world, owners, contractors, suppliers, architects and others involved in the project work in harmony to perfectly execute a plan...
South Central Florida Legal Blog
Can you get a lien removed without paying off the debt?
When contractors, subcontractors and other building professionals don’t get the payment they’re owed by property owners, they can place a lien on that property. Such a lien is often referred to as a construction, contractor’s or mechanic’s lien. When there’s a valid...
How can Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month protect bikers?
May is the month set aside for National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. What is it that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to achieve during that one month that is not as important throughout the year? Reportedly, the goal is to create more...
Slip-and-falls in Florida can cause long-term health damage
Seeing someone slip and fall is upsetting. Victims are often embarrassed, in the very least, but could suffer graver consequences. It’s even possible that brain injuries could result if the fall causes the victim’s head to strike something hard. Reportedly, about...
Common reasons for residential real estate closing extensions
Many Florida residents who enter in to a contract to purchase a home would ideally like to close and move in fairly quickly. That's virtually impossible, though. How fast you can have a closing largely depends on the financing involved and any due diligence...
What gives someone a right to access my land without permission?
Imagine this: You're sitting in the kitchen of your new home when you see a stranger walk right through your backyard on their way somewhere else. You throw on your shoes and go out to confront them. To your surprise, they tell you they have always passed this way. In...
Long-term consequences of hidden car accident injuries
Victims of car accidents in Florida and across the country are always advised to have a medical examination regardless of whether they see tissue damage or fractured bones. If they don’t, delayed injury consequences might not be linked to the accident if they want to...
Avoid this common Homeowners Association dispute
An interesting Homeowners Association dispute that comes up time and time again is one involving landscaping. The reason for this is because while an HOA may have rules stating that a landscape needs to be well-kept or clean in appearance, there is a lot of gray area...
Inadequate parking garage security could have devastating results
Owners of parking garages nationwide, including in Florida, are responsible for the public's safety who use the facility. Without adequate security, predators can lurk in various hiding spots on the lookout for victims. Assault, kidnapping, rape and even murder happen...
Can Florida seize your property through eminent domain?
The term “eminent domain” may strike fear in to the hearts of homeowners and real estate investors alike. Eminent domain is the legal process that allows the government to take your property and use it for another purpose. If the state has a valid claim to initiate...