Many laws have been passed in both the United States and the State of Florida to protect the rights of consumers. As a result, it is incumbent on you to apply policies in your organization to avoid a consumer protection violation. But understanding these protections comes first. This visual presentation […]
Construction delays are incredibly costly for contractors and owners. Therefore, the best approach is planning ahead so you can avoid them, then being prepared to effectively manage them if they occur. In this video presentation recorded by Jimerson Birr attorney Austin B. Calhoun, there is an in-depth discussion that defines […]
This blog is part of a series covering a critical component of a Florida construction lien—recording the claim of lien within 90 days’ of “final furnishing.” Failing to record a claim of lien within the 90-day final-furnishing deadline renders the lien completely invalid and useless. The trick is knowing when […]
You’re the President of a condominium association or an HOA. You’ve had a problem owner for years—someone who doesn’t pay his assessments. Or when he does, payment is late and he incurs penalties and interest, and then later fights those penalties and interest. The owner is basically a drain on […]
To perform construction work in the State of Florida, the general rule is you better have a license. However, this is not the only requirement. The company performing the work must also be qualified, or they may receive an unqualified company violation. The final part of this blog series will […]
Foreclosure sales can be a great find. The mortgage holder, usually a bank, doesn’t want to take the time to go through the normal property sale process. And they will commonly accepts less than the property’s face value. However, with these cost savings come potential headaches. Another lender, the original […]
Is your community association prepared to deal with the aftermath of the next hurricane? Many associations around Florida were not ready to effectively handle recovery efforts from the last major hurricane season. This lack of community association preparedness resulted in unnecessary restoration and recovery delays as well as additional expenses. […]
Does your website have to be ADA compliant? Title III of the American’s With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides that people shall not be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the “full and equal enjoyment” of goods, services, privileges, facilities or accommodations. Under Title III, private businesses must make […]
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After multiple failed attempts, a medical marijuana amendment to the Florida Constitution overwhelmingly passed in November of 2016. In response to the amendment, the Florida legislature passed Fla. Stat. § 381.986. While Florida previously had allowed medical marijuana for terminally ill patients under the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 […]