In the real estate transaction process, both Florida buyers and sellers must meet certain requirements and take specific steps in order to complete the sale. Commercial real estate transactions can be especially complicated, but there may be ways to streamline the...
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The challenges senior drivers face on Florida highways
Giving up their drivers’ licenses and independence is likely one of the things every senior driver in Florida dreads. After many years of experience, most older drivers are cautious and responsible. However, with age comes limitations that typically impair safe...
Creating a fair balance of CAM fees in your lease
Whether you are well seasoned in renting commercial property or you are new to the process, you probably know that signing a lease without reading it carefully is asking for trouble. However, what happens if you read through your lease and still don’t understand every...
Road improvement project leads to dispute with HOA
The purpose of a community governing body is to maintain certain areas, such as neighborhood pools or the main roads throughout the development. In many Florida neighborhoods, the homeowners’ association has the right to make certain decisions about projects such as...
Risks of truck accidents in Florida 2nd highest nationwide
Reportedly, there is only one state with higher numbers of annual truck accidents. From 2007 to 2013, 180 to 300 truck accident-related fatalities were reported in Florida every year. These accidents also resulted in many injuries and property damage. Navigating a...
Negotiating the right commercial lease for a small business
Florida small businesses must do everything possible to protect their legal and financial interests. This is especially true during a real estate transaction, such as when negotiating a commercial lease. The terms of a lease agreement have the potential to impact a...
Attractive nuisance lawsuits often follow summer break
Each year, as summer comes to an end, most Florida children are heading back to school. However, there will likely be some younger ones who are recovering from injuries suffered on the premises of negligent property owners. Attractive nuisance claims make up many of...
What can a neighborhood HOA regulate?
Moving into a neighborhood with a governing body that oversees certain functions of the community comes with certain expectations and requirements. An HOA can require the homeowner to do certain things and avoid others, typically things that affect the appearance of...
Why is texting such a dangerous distraction?
Despite campaigns against distracted driving in Florida, it remains the cause of many severe injuries and fatalities. Florida law prohibits entering or typing multiple symbols, letters or numbers into any communications device to send an instant message, email or...
Understanding how zoning works
Owning a specific piece of property in Florida does not necessarily mean that an individual can do whatever he or she wants with it. While the owner does have certain property rights, there are rules and regulations that can significantly limit certain actions. Zoning...


