Nearly 330,000 people became new residents of Florida between April 2020 and April 2021, as reported by Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research here. Pre-coronavirus pandemic statistics confirm
Prompt Payment Law – Recent Amendments Increase Penalties And Interest Owed
Recent amendments to Florida’s “Prompt Payment” law governing construction contracts increase the penalties and interest owed by non-paying customers by increasing the interest owed by 12% per annum simple
Sign Only Clear, Comprehensive, and Well-Drafted Sale and Purchase Agreements
When You Sell or Buy a Business, Avoid Disputes – Only Sign a Clear, Comprehensive, and Well-Drafted Sale and Purchase Agreement. The owner of the equipment sold the equipment to
The Moor You Know Episode 1 – Real Estate Title
From Moorhead: What is a real estate “title”? Is it the same thing as a deed? Often people put their deed in a safe deposit box and think it represents
The Moor You Know | Episode 2 – Joint Tenancy
From Moorhead: What is a joint tenancy and why is it important? Any time two or more people own title to property they have a “joint tenancy.” There are several
The Moor You Know | Episode 3 – Joint Ownership
From Moorhead: I own a property jointly with people I don’t like. How can I sell it if we don’t agree? I’m being facetious about the “not liking each other.”
The Moor You Know | Episode 4 – Homestead Exemption
From Moorhead: I’ve heard there are special rules for homestead property. Is that homestead exemptions for property taxes or does it mean something else? Everyone is familiar with the homestead
Florida Adopts The Federal Summary Judgment Standard For State Court Litigation
On December 31, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 – hardly an earth-shattering headline[1]. But this could actually be a real gamechanger in Florida
Do Brokers Have a Right to Attorneys’ Fees if Required to Sue for Brokerage Commission?
Florida law, like most jurisdictions, provides that a prevailing party in a lawsuit is not automatically entitled to recover attorneys’ fees. The two most common grounds for a claim to
National Association of Realtors – Request to Congress for Funds to Assist Property Owners
On November 9, 2020, the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) and a coalition of housing groups* sent a letter to Congress requesting that Congress take funds approved for COVID-19 relief