If you own or manage commercial property, apartments, retail space, or multi-family housing in Florida, the legal landscape around negligent security claims has changed significantly — and the changes work in your favor. Florida’s sweeping tort reform legislation, passed in 2023, reshaped how these lawsuits are handled, what defenses are […]
If you own a business, rental property, or commercial building in Florida, the words “premises liability lawsuit” are probably not something you ever want to hear. But the reality is that slip and fall claims and similar injury lawsuits are among the most common legal actions filed against property owners […]
Here’s a question that keeps a lot of Florida property owners up at night: if someone is attacked or robbed on my property, can I be held legally responsible even though I didn’t commit the crime? The short answer is yes — you can be sued. But being sued and […]
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article X, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution allow the government to take private property for public use, but only if full compensation is paid. In Florida, this protection is particularly strong. However, the government’s power is not unlimited. Businesses affected by […]
Violent incidents on commercial property are one of the fastest-growing sources of liability exposure for Florida property owners — and one of the most misunderstood. If you own or manage a retail center, apartment complex, mixed-use development, or any other commercial property in Florida, understanding how assault and battery liability […]
Getting a notice that the government intends to take your business property can be one of the most stressful experiences for any Florida business owner. Whether it is for a road widening project, a new public park, or utility expansion projects, the prospect of losing your physical location creates immediate […]
Florida law permits the government to take private property for public use through a process known as eminent domain, provided it pays the owner full compensation. For a commercial property owner, this power can disrupt business operations, reduce property value, or force a complete relocation. Under Florida law, you are […]
When a business files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the case usually builds toward one key moment: plan confirmation. The confirmed plan becomes the binding roadmap for how debts are repaid, how claims are classified, and whether the business reorganizes or liquidates. For creditors, plan confirmation is often the single most […]
The Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund (“Recovery Fund”), established under ss. 489.140–489.144, F.S., provides financial recourse for homeowners who have suffered losses due to the misconduct of licensed contractors. The Recovery Fund is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation […]
Florida homeowners associations have long been a cornerstone of community governance. Proposed legislation known as House Bill 657 or HB 657 could significantly change how these associations operate and, in some cases, lead to their dissolution. If enacted, HB 657 would take effect on July 1, 2026 and would introduce […]