Recent Blog Posts
What to Do When a Lien is Recorded Upon Your Property
Assume for a moment that you are the owner of a residence that recently had some renovations completed and one day you discover that a lien has been recorded upon your property. Or, alternatively, you are a general contractor and are required to indemnify the owner for any construction liens recorded against the project,… Read More »
OSHA Regulations Governing Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA passes health and safety regulations that govern the workplace and it ensures state adherence on the local level. In addition, OSHA has a compliance division that audits and investigates employers for possible non-compliance. In the construction… Read More »
Guarding Florida Landlords from Contractor Liens: The Benefits of § 713.10, Florida Statutes
In most commercial leases, the tenant will need to undertake and make certain improvements to the leased premises. In some instances, the commercial space will be raw and will require a complete build-out, in others the tenant may only need to make minor improvements to the leased premises to fit for its intended use…. Read More »
Obtaining Federal and State Property Recovery Funds After Hurricane Irma
Rebuilding After Hurricane Irma It is without question that Florida was one of the hardest hit states during the recent hurricane season. Hurricane Irma, a category four hurricane landed on the coast of Florida on September 10, 2017. It wreaked havoc in southern Florida leaving areas of the Keys, Miami, and Jacksonville in ruins…. Read More »
The Florida Land Trust: Owning, Managing, and Transferring Real Property in Complete Anonymity
Imagine being able to have all of your Florida real estate ownership/interests private from the general public. Imagine that any potential judgment creditors were unable to attach to any of your real estate interests. Imagine that in order to convey your real estate interests that you no longer had to go along with the… Read More »
Do You Understand the Termination Provisions in Your Construction Contract?
There are boilerplate termination clauses that are commonplace in construction contracts permitting the property owner or the contractor to get out of an agreement based on a limited set of circumstances. Knowing the mechanics of how each type of termination provision works will aide parties if termination must occur. For Cause, For Convenience, and… Read More »
“Not In My Backyard:” Dealing With Your Neighbor’s Construction Project
Ways Your Neighbor’s Construction Project Can Affect You In the world of “fixer-upper” homes and periodical home renovations, property owners can engage in long, drawn out construction projects. Although there is a collective understanding that home construction projects are commonplace, not all projects are equal. A roofing project may take a few weeks with… Read More »
Reverse Mortgages: Are They Really One of the Coolest Things Since Sliced Bread?
Recently one of my favorite actors from the 1980s, Tom Selleck, has seen an increase in his screen time. The former Magnum PI star is not playing another dramatic role whipping around Hawaii in a bright red Ferrari, but instead is informing the public and serving as a spokesperson about the benefits of reverse… Read More »
Four Things You Need to Know About the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA)
FCCPA Builds Upon Federal Legislation The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act establishes legal protections to eliminate deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. The Act covers practices by both debtors and creditors. FCCPA supplements the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which provides the same protections under federal law. FCCPA adds additional protections for consumers conducting… Read More »
Eminent Domain in Florida
What is Eminent Domain? Eminent domain or condemnation is the power of the government to buy private property and convert it for public use. Its origins are rooted in the Constitution. The condition as mandated in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without… Read More »
