Lenders can often expedite a foreclosure by moving for an order to show cause under Section 702.10, Florida Statutes. There are two types of orders to show cause. The first directs the defendants to show why a foreclosure judgment should not be entered. § 702.10(1), Fla. Stat. (2020). If the defendants […]
Small businesses have relied on government assistance, including Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”) to survive the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout; however, even with such help, many small businesses are facing the prospect of closing their doors with outstanding government loans and other obligations. This […]
Foreclosures can be a lengthy, expensive process for both lenders and borrowers. There are several foreclosure alternatives lenders can consider that often achieve more effective resolutions, which are acceptable to both parties. When both the lender and borrower believe the borrower should remain in possession of the property, modification is […]
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three attorneys from our Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing team will present Commercial Real Estate Transactions: How to Avoid Common Buyers’ Pitfalls. The one-hour presentation will be followed by lunch with the presenters to allow for further discussions and networking […]
In Florida, all mortgages are foreclosed in equity. Fla. Stat. § 702.01. Based on this, there are a few things lenders should be aware of before foreclosing on a mortgage: there is no right to a jury trial, the borrower has a right of redemption, the borrower is entitled to […]
Lenders sometime receive requests for a payoff amount during a foreclosure. This is because borrowers can reclaim their interests in property subject to foreclosure by paying off the balance of their loan, at any time before the clerk of the court files a certificate of sale (which is often referred […]
As a subcontractor, payment for your work is critical. If a subcontractor is not getting paid on a construction project, there are some important things to consider, including whether the general contractor has grounds to withhold payment, whether the subcontractor can stop the work, and how a subcontractor can best […]
In 2018, the Florida Legislature amended section 718.113 of the Florida Statutes to include a provision requiring that condominium associations allow unit owners to install electric charging stations in limited common element parking areas assigned to each unit owner. The statute does not apply to common element parking spaces. What’s […]
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on Florida businesses, particularly those in the hospitality, travel and restaurant industries, forcing many of them to close their doors to the public at various times and to suffer financial hardship. As businesses are beginning to re-open, a growing concern has […]