Prior to trial, an insurer, like any party to litigation has a right to “conduct a reasonable examination of each juror orally.” Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.431(b). The goal of this examination is “to obtain a fair and impartial jury, whose minds are free of all interest, bias or prejudice.” […]
Florida law provides that community associations may collect assessments from unit owners to cover operating and maintenance costs. If a unit owner fails to pay, the association may record the unpaid assessment as a lien against the property and eventually file for foreclosure. However, to perfect the assessment as a […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Businesses should be aware of each statute. Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any real damages suffered by a consumer. When […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Businesses should be aware of each statute. Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any actual damages suffered by a consumer. When […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Businesses should be aware of each statute and how to defend against such claims. Many times, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, or even when there has […]
When towing companies tow vehicles in the State of Florida, Section 713.78 provides protection to ensure they are paid for their services. While the owner of the vehicle may not want to pay for the towing company’s services and may not want to retrieve the vehicle for whatever reason, lienholders […]
When motor vehicle repair shops perform repairs to a vehicle, the Florida Statutes provide protection to ensure that the repair shop is paid for the services performed. While the owner of the vehicle may not want to pay for the services and may not want to retrieve the vehicle for […]
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) is a pro-consumer statute. As such, businesses need to be aware of the statute and the risk and liability of the statute. Given the pro-consumer nature of the statute, one big consideration for defending against FCCPA claims is how to shift risk to […]
After interviewing several real estate agents, conducting multiple home showings, staging open houses, and negotiating potential offers, you have finally signed on the dotted line and put your property under contract. The next step is to successfully get the property closed and the title legally transferred to the buyer. The […]
The lease agreement is a legally binding contract that lays out the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant. Property investors who own property and use it for long term rentals should all have an airtight lease agreement to use with each new tenant that rents the property. […]