An easement involves someone having the right to use land that doesn’t belong to them, usually because using the land is a necessary and functional requirement. One of the most common reasons for an easement in residential situations is that one landholder must be able to cross another landowner’s property to reach his or her […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
Tampa General Hospital has reached a settlement in a breach of contract lawsuit in which it was alleged that at least one if not several of its employees were responsible for unauthorized access of patient records. In settling the case, the hospital will not only contribute $10,000 to a settlement fund, but will also cover […]
Investing in commercial real estate is not an easy decision to make and should be done so seriously. The process can be lengthy at times and does not happen quickly. You will want to know what to expect along the way, which is why we have put together this little guide about the closing process […]
At a time when construction work itself is trending flat or down in the area, construction law suits seem to be on the rise. The increase in lawsuits are related to a range of issues, one being that numerous condos and residential high-rise buildings erected a decade or more ago seem to have suffered from […]
In the past, estate planning wasn’t much more complicated than leaving all of your belongings to your kids. In today’s world, though, experts note that people are giving to charities more and more often. Three questions you may want to ask if you’re considering this are: Who is responsible for the success you’ve had? For […]
When you’re ready to purchase a home, you should understand the homebuying and closing process. This process is similar in most states in that your attorney, an escrow agent or another person representing a title company prepares the closing documents and assists throughout the purchasing arrangements. It’s traditional for a buyer and seller to be […]
The idea that you need a substantial cash reserve to be able to make a big purchase like a new home is fairly obvious, but for all the advice out there about getting ready for that first home purchase, there is not a lot of discussion about exactly how to do that. Should you pay […]
Sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into vetting the general contractor your hire to work on your home, it’s not enough and a dispute ensues. While some contracts might require you and your contractor to sit down in front of a mediator or arbitrator to attempt to work out your issues, others may […]
Bad home owners associations or HOA management can lead to problems for you down the road. It’s probably best to steer clear of residences where you can tell HOA management isn’t up to snuff, but if you end up in a dispute with your HOA, having a legal professional on your side can help protect […]
Before the term “manufactured housing” these homes were called mobile homes or trailers. The defining characteristic of a manufactured home is that it can be picked up and moved somewhere else. Most disputes are defined by the property involved, which is either personal or real property. Personal property are things you can move or pick […]
