Category Archives: Real Estate
Understanding the Key Terms in a Title Insurance Policy
Buying title insurance is important any time you buy a piece of real estate in South Florida. Hopefully, you will never need to file a claim, but if you do, you will be very glad that you have coverage. If an issue arises and you have title insurance, having the ability to file a claim… Read More »
Title Insurance: What Do Real Estate Buyers in South Florida Need to Know?
Whether you are buying a home or a piece of commercial real estate in South Florida, purchasing title insurance can help minimize your risk and protect your investment. But, while title insurance has benefits, it also has limitations—and it is important to ensure that you understand these limitations before you sit down at the… Read More »
How Do You Deal with Issues That Arise After a Real Estate Closing?
Once you close a real estate deal, you expect to be able to move on to the next one. You expect things to go according to plan, and you expect that the effort you put into getting to closing will be enough to protect you going forward. But what if things don’t go according… Read More »
7 Reasons to Hire Your Own Real Estate Closing Attorney in Miami
Buying or selling a piece of real estate is a complex process that involves a variety of legal documents. While a good agent will make the process as easy for you as possible, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. In Florida, neither party is required to hire a closing attorney,… Read More »
10 Key Lease Terms in Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes
In a recent article, we discussed seven common issues in commercial lease litigation. In that article, we discussed issues like non-payment of rent and efforts to terminate that frequently lead to disputes between lessors and lessees. While there are many different types of commercial lease disputes, disputes between landlords and tenants will often implicate… Read More »
Understanding the Terminology in Your Commercial Lease
When entering into a commercial lease, it is critical to make informed decisions. This starts with understanding the terminology involved. Like all contracts, commercial leases incorporate a lot of legal terminology. But, these contracts include terms that are unique to the commercial leasing relationship as well—and this is among the reasons why it is… Read More »
7 Common Issues in Commercial Lease Litigation
The commercial leasing relationship presents legal and financial risks for both parties. While most commercial leases will run their course without significant strife, in some cases these risks will manifest in the form of litigation. Commercial lease litigation (and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mandated under commercial lease agreements) can involve a variety of issues…. Read More »
10 Reasons to Work with a Lawyer When Negotiating a Commercial Lease
While businesses are continuing to close due to the lingering economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many entrepreneurs are seizing the opportunity to launch new businesses, and many established businesses are taking advantage of vacancies to relocate or expand. When negotiating commercial leases, business owners need to make informed decisions—and this goes well beyond… Read More »
12 Key Lease Terms for Florida Real Estate Investors
For many real estate investors in Florida, maintaining tenant occupancy is the key to a profitable investment. But, while investors may be anxious to get renters into their properties, they need to be careful to ensure that they have sound lease agreements first. Rushing into a rental arrangement with a poorly drafted lease can… Read More »
Commercial Lease Evictions: What Do Florida Landlords (and Tenants) Need to Know?
With record inflation and fears of an economic recession causing financial problems for all types of businesses, commercial lease evictions are on the rise. While commercial tenants do not enjoy all of the same statutory protections as residential tenants in Florida, the Florida Statutes still impose certain restrictions on when commercial lessors can evict… Read More »