A 24-unit condominium complex in Brevard County, Florida, remains vacant more than a year after Hurricane Irma struck the area in September 2017 because of an insurance dispute. County officials ordered the complex shuttered, saying it wasn’t safe to occupy because of structural support failures, calling them “an imminent danger.” The condominium association has sued […]
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Buying your first home is a big step in responsibility and investment. It can mean that you are able to accumulate a great deal of worth quickly when the property market is booming. But it also means that you will face monthly mortgage repayments that can be imposing on your financial life. The earlier in […]
As a business owner, you know who the key players on your team are — and you understand the potential risk that your business faces if a team member decides to leave and set up shop elsewhere. Everything from your client list to your plans for a new product could be at risk. You probably […]
Both residential and commercial real estate closings used to involve both the seller and buyer sitting at a table to finalize a purchase, but a lot has changed over the years. Most closings are now handled electronically at a distance. While this may be convenient for some, it makes it even more important for sellers […]
Although your mother needs help with day-to-day tasks, you do not believe she has experienced any mental decline. However, you recently learned she gave her caretaker $15,000, which she told you was for buying the caregiver a car. Is this transfer of money to the caregiver illegal? How long has your mother known her caretaker? If […]
It’s estimated that 20 percent of American employees — from all different kinds of industries — are subject to noncompete clauses. In theory, noncompete agreements are designed to protect high-level secrets, client lists and intellectual property from being misused by ex-employees who want to go into business for themselves. In practice, noncompete agreements can act […]
Condominium owners in Venice, Florida, are at a loss over what to do now that their tenants have discovered radon in the unit and the homeowners association has thrown a wrench into the situation. A husband and wife rent the condo. And the woman, who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, decided to have her […]
A person who is creating an estate plan will sometimes include trusts in that plan. This is a fairly straightforward process that makes it easier for the estate to transfer the assets to the beneficiary when the creator passes away. While this usually occurs without any issues, there are times when the person or entity […]
When you find the perfect home that you want to buy and make an offer, you’ll need to write a check to go along with it. That’s called “earnest money,” and it’s a show of good faith to the seller that you intend to go through with the purchase. Earnest money can be $500 to […]
The Regalia condo association has filed a lawsuit against the architectural firm, developer, general contractor and at least 22 other subcontractors for their poor design and construction of a luxury high-rise in Sunny Isles Beach. They contend that at least $30 million in repairs is needed to fix the 47-story, 39-unit building’s design flaws and […]
