Florida Commercial Real Estate And Land Use Law Blog
Tips and Strategies for Building Owners to Closeout a Construction Project
Winding up a construction project and transitioning occupancy to the building owner (i.e. project closeout) can be a harrowing ordeal for an owner with little to no construction experience. Even for experienced owners, Project closeout can be a challenge and … Read Full Post
Mitigating Commercial Losses From the Reaction to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In addition to the concern over actually contracting the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”), business owners have additional concerns, to wit: how the reaction to COVID-19 will impact their business and how they can protect their business and mitigate losses during this volatile … Read Full Post
Employer Guidance On How To Manage The Workforce While Fighting The Coronavirus
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially designated the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) as a global pandemic. As our government seeks to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, employers are asking what they can and should … Read Full Post
Does the Failure to Provide Adequate Parking Constitute a Material Breach of a Commercial Lease Agreement?
Adequate parking is essential to most businesses. Sufficient parking is needed for a business’s employees, customers or vendors. Most commercial lease agreements will address parking or will address common areas, which may include parking. Depending on a tenant’s business, adequate … Read Full Post
Your Skin Is A Canvas: Tattoo Parlors and the First Amendment
Earlier this year, I wrote about a unique land use issue and some very specific First Amendment free speech implications related to the regulation of charitable donation bins (The Right to Blight – Charitable Donation Bins, Freedom of Speech, and … Read Full Post
2019 Amendments to Florida’s Riparian Rights Rules (otherwise known as Chapter 18-21, F.A.C.)
Waterfront property is something that has attracted millions of residents to Florida over the years. Whether it be a single-family home, a large homeowners association, a vibrant condo association or a busy commercial marina, the right to utilize the water … Read Full Post
You Break It, You Fix It: Commercial Landlords’ Obligations For Repairs Of The Premises
It seems like common sense that if the lease for a commercial space is silent on the issue of who’s responsible for maintenance and repairs of the Premises, including the infrastructure and equipment serving the Premises, that the landlord would … Read Full Post
House Bill No. 7103 – Affordable Housing, Development Review & Impact Fees, Oh My!
During the 2019 legislative session, State Representative Jason Fischer introduced and sponsored House Bill No. 7103. The proposed bill contained language that amended various state statutes, all dealing with development in Florida. On June 28, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed … Read Full Post
The Public Procurement And Bidding Process In Florida
For many companies, the award of a single public contract can help cement long-lasting relationships that may result in years of continuing business. Therefore, it is important for companies of all sizes to know and understand the requirements and bidding … Read Full Post
Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreements: Beware of the Notice Provisions
Real property purchase and sale agreements often contain detailed requirements pertaining to termination, inspection, placing of deposits, and even the form in which certain notices to parties must be provided. Of course, parties to such agreements must read and understand … Read Full Post