If the Covenants and Restrictions for your Homeowners’ Association were recorded in the public records more than 30 years ago, they may no longer be enforceable against some or all of the properties within your community. Unenforceable covenants create a myriad of problems, including an inability to collect association assessments and an inability to enforce aesthetic covenants that enhance property values within the community.
There are a few things a supplier can do to ensure they get paid on a construction project. One of the most important steps a supplier should take is preserve its lien rights under Florida’s Construction Lien Law, Section 713.001-.37, Florida Statutes. A critical component of that process is the “lien release.”
Many times, mineral and subsurface rights are more valuable than the land or buildings that sit on top of them. Florida landowners facing eminent domain governmental condemnation must be compensated for the full extent of their ownership, including mineral and subsurface rights. The Power of Eminent Domain The Fourth and […]
Due to the adversarial nature of litigation, settling a case at mediation can often be a daunting task. Hence, the common expression of a “good settlement is one where both sides are unhappy.” Emotions run high on both sides. Sometimes, these emotions can continue to run long after the case […]
Property owners often install fixtures to their land without knowing that their land will one day be seized through eminent domain governmental condemnation. In Florida, property owners must be compensated for everything that is seized through eminent domain, including installed fixtures. Requirements of Eminent Domain At the federal level, the […]
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It’s an unfortunate but harsh reality for commercial landlords. You will inevitably face an eviction situation at some point during your ownership of commercial property. However, while no landlord wants to experience an eviction scenario, you should be prepared for it. The first step is having a basic working knowledge […]
In Florida, contractors have an implied duty to build in accordance with the plans and specifications filed with the local building authority—the permit set. If a contractor deviates from the permit set of plan and specs, the contractor may be liable to any party damaged by the deviation.
To bring a suit against a foreign corporation, or anyone for that matter, the court must be a “proper venue” for the suit. Essentially, just because a state has jurisdiction does not mean that a plaintiff can pick whichever court he wants. Without a proper venue, the lawsuit cannot proceed. […]
Florida’s condominium market has gained strength in the past five years; traditional sales are up, and prices are rising. In Northeast Florida, Condominiums and Townhomes spent an average of 11 fewer days on the market than single-family detached homes. As the condo market heats up and real estate developers consider […]