As the holiday season approaches, many of Florida’s real estate licensees are preparing for the end of the 2025 fiscal year and business planning ahead to new opportunities. As the 12 Days of Christmas approach, here is the first half of a list of twelve real estate violations for licensees […]
The situation is all too familiar: a busy real estate broker has failed to monitor one of their sales associates properly. The sales associate has taken money from a client and accidentally placed it in their own bank account. They either do not know or forgot the full requirements to […]
Empower buyers’ rights with specific performance of real estate contracts for effective transaction enforcement and overcoming seller refusals. Gain legal expertise in Florida’s real estate scene.
Post-pandemic commercial leases require updated force majeure clauses, termination rights for affected tenants, and rent relief provisions for flexibility and fairness. Protecting both parties, these clauses adapt to a changing business landscape.
When a real estate contract fails to close, disputes over the binder deposit may arise. In such cases, an escrow agent can initiate an interpleader action, seeking court intervention to determine who is entitled to the funds, while recovering their attorneys’ fees and costs. Understanding this process is crucial for all parties involved in failed real estate purchases.
Uncover the complexities of failed real estate transactions and disputes over binder deposits. Learn who gets the deposit, mediation requirements, and the role of interpleader actions.
Imagine making a loan to a business for its use as start-up capital. Loan documents are drafted, and to secure payment, you retain an option to purchase equity in the company. If the company doesn’t pay on time, you may have the option to take control of the company. The […]
When the deal is done and the parties shake hands, people are mostly optimistic that the other party will perform as agreed. It’s typically only when something goes wrong, that’s when the parties will look to the terms of the written agreement to determine who is liable. It happens more […]
When a building owners hires a contractor to construct a building or other construction project, the contractor is often significantly more experienced when it comes to the ins and outs of the construction contract as well as the overall construction process. Oftentimes, a building owner may simply accept the contract […]
The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action. Since there are additional considerations for lenders dealing with lending to hotels, restaurants and […]