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Monthly Archives: May 2018

Understanding Your Options: Three Types of Tenant Option to Purchase That may be Included in Commercial Leases

May 23, 2018 Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing Industry Legal Blog

Many landlords are reluctant to grant tenant option to purchase in a lease agreement. That’s because the  options may disincentivize other potential buyers or cause delays in the landlord’s negotiation of a sale.  Still, landlords may grant options to purchase to attract large, creditworthy tenants, particularly if they are the […]

Coming to Terms: Important Issues and Considerations in Drafting M&A Agreements — Part III: Indemnification

May 10, 2018 Professional Services Industry Legal Blog

The indemnification provisions are among the most heavily negotiated portions of a purchase agreement, yet business owners may be tempted into thinking they are simply something lawyers like to argue over without realizing their importance.  The indemnification provisions deal with the issue of what rights the acquirer have when it […]

Heads up Contractors—“Living Wage” Ordinances Recently Enacted by Some Florida Municipalities

May 3, 2018 Construction Industry Legal Blog

A few Florida municipalities recently enacted so-called “Living Wage” ordinances.  For instance, such ordinances have been adopted by Broward and Alachua counties, and the cities of Miami, West Palm Beach, and St. Petersburg.  In sum, these ordinances require certain contractors and subcontractors that provide services to the municipality to pay […]

2018 Legislative Changes to the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act

May 1, 2018 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

On March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed into law the 2018 legislative changes to the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act.  These changes become law on July 1, 2018.  This blog post provides a detailed summary of these statutory amendments affecting Florida’s homeowners’ associations: Official Records: Excludes from the official records […]

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