Parts one and two of this commercial eviction blog series have looked at the process for initiating an eviction when a tenant defaults on payment of the rent or other terms of its lease, and the many statutory requirements for the process. As a landlord, you should also be aware […]
Each year the Florida Legislature proposes and votes on bills for amending the Florida Statutes. Bills that pass both the Florida House and Senate go before the Governor who decides which bills become law. In the 2018 legislative session, approximately 150 fewer bills were proposed, and 40 fewer bills ultimately […]
Location, location, location. People pay big money for property with open air, great lighting and incredible views. Sometimes a government project infringes upon those valuable qualities so much that it is deemed a taking. If they assert eminent domain in Florida, the owner is entitled to full compensation. Likewise, if […]
Managing Partner, Charlie Jimerson on how Summer Associates are auditioning for the future.
“Full compensation” is designed to make the property owner whole at an eminent domain proceeding. It’s as if the condemnation never occurred and the owner voluntarily sold the property. But what if the condemning authority takes something less than the entire property? Any taking of an interest in your property—no matter […]
Owners of waterfront property have “riparian rights” to access the navigable water and the right to a waterfront view in addition to their rights to use their upland property. Docking rights often are an area of dispute, not only for waterfront property owners seeking dock permits from the government, but […]
The Florida Construction Lien Law can be a contractor’s best tool for getting paid in full. The rub with the Lien Law is knowing how to use it properly. If not used properly, this tool will fail completely. One common misuse is failing to record a claim of lien within the […]
Vandalism has been an issue with both condominiums and homeowners associations for as long as these communities have existed. As you can expect, instances of vandalism seem to increase during the summer months when kids are out of school. Vandalism can be relatively minor and easily repaired—like soap suds in […]
The construction industry is booming again in Florida. As a result, many people are seeking to take advantage of this by becoming licensed contractors. Chapter 489, Florida Statutes and 61G4-12 through 23, Florida Administrative Code sets forth the requirements for an applicant to achieve initial licensure. In Florida, an individual […]
Hans Wahl recognized with Florida Bar Board Certification in Condominium and Planned Development.