Even as this is being written, Florida is bracing for Hurricane Dorian. With hurricanes, it's always a "will-it-or-won't-it" type of situation. Residents often prep their homes and stock up on provisions to be safe, but they never really know if the hurricane will hit...
As a general contractor, you probably tend to rely on your subcontractors for a lot of the actual work that gets done on your projects. After all, you can't be everywhere at once -- nor an expert in every field. You do your best to hire subcontractors that are...
Here's the saddest truth about embezzlement: It's more likely to happen among a small, tight-knit company than it is in a big corporation. Why? Because small companies are often staffed by people that know and trust each other well. They often have less oversight, and...
When a real estate investment deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. In the case of a South Florida real estate firm, that was definitely the case. Around 9,000 investors -- many of them retirees -- were promised 5% to 10 % returns on their investments if...
If you own several commercial properties, the odds are high that you've hired a property management company to make sure that everything is cared for appropriately. A good property management company is a great investment because it can take a lot of stress off your...
What gives someone the right to sue you in Florida? Well, it's a matter of jurisdiction. When a court has sufficient authority over a situation, that's referred to as its jurisdiction. In essence, that means that the court has the ability to enforce its rulings on the...
What do you do when you have a tenant that just won't pay? What if the tenant is simply one of the "those" tenants -- causing trouble and creating problems from dawn to dusk with every other tenant you have? What if the tenant is simply refusing to obey the rules you...
What's the difference between a representation, a warranty and a covenant in the contact you have in front of you? Don't know? You aren't alone. A lot of people don't understand the difference -- or even think they're pretty much the same thing. However,...
Avocados -- a long-overlooked fruit in American cuisine -- have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. (Blame the Millennial obsession over avocado toast if you like, but the fruit was honestly overdue for some recognition as a source of nutrients.) Well, Fresh...
Whether you're a contractor or a developer, construction disputes are messy -- and, quite potentially, expensive. While it's always better to avoid them, they're bound to happen if you're involved in the industry for any length of time. So, what are your options for...
