According to a report published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2017, there were 21,887 cases of wire fraud reported in Florida that year. This didn’t just pose a threat to parties to residential real estate transactions. Research shows that fraudsters are targeting commercial buyers and sellers at an alarming […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
A former college official is suing the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and its president, contending they breached a contractual agreement concerning her resignation. The dispute between the woman and university started in September 2017 as Hurricane Irma approached the area, and the two sides have very different ideas about events that took place at […]
Tired of waiting for the completion of their new homes in a luxury condominium project in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, eight buyers have sued to get out of their contracts and be given a refund of their deposits. The lawsuits have been filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. The 320-unit project is at 300-330 Sunny […]
Breach of contract is something that all businesses should try to never allow to happen. These contracts are the backbone of the business world because they set clear standards and penalties for relationships between the company and other companies, employees, vendors and contractors. Ensuring that your company is being protected by the contracts that you […]
The construction of a Delray Beach mixed-used development is facing a delay. One of the two developers who’d partnered together to oversee the $100 million Midtown Delray Beach project has sued the other. The plaintiff accuses his business partner of having attempted to sell the property to a prospective buyer without consent. The latter has […]
When you enter into a professional contract, you hope everything works out according to plan. Unfortunately, things do not always go this way. If you or the other party encounter problems, a contract dispute may arise. A disagreement about the contract can result in legal complications and financial losses. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent contract […]
When it comes to new home construction, many people assume that their property is in perfect condition inside and out. However, just because the home is new doesn’t mean it’s perfect. By hiring a qualified home inspector, you can take all the guesswork out of the process. Not only does this help you pinpoint any […]
Buying a mobile home has been a solution for many Floridians over the years for retirees who want to downsize and lead a low-maintenance lifestyle and those looking for an affordable first home. A trend in the southern part of the state is changing things. When you buy a mobile home, you buy the structure […]
The weather is sometimes a factor when a construction project is ongoing. The issue with this is that the contractor can’t control it, but they still need to make contingency plans will enable them to have the project done on time despite what is going on with the weather. This might not be easy, but […]
One of the great things about living in a Florida community with a homeowners association is you can feel confident nothing crazy will happen that will impact your property values. The neighbors across the street can’t paint the house purple with orange and black trim. The house next door can’t be turned into a rental […]
