Near the beginning of the movie “Glengarry Glen Ross,” a character named Blake, played by Alec Baldwin, is dressing down an underperforming sales staff at a real estate office. Blake chides the staff by telling them that the only thing in life that matters is to “get...
When renting property for a business, you as a tenant must have certain assurances. A business needs a structure that is safe and functional. To this end, landlords have a responsibility to see to it that certain aspects of a property are properly maintained....
When parties decide to enter some form of mutually beneficial venture, they may create a contract so as to have a clear and legally binding agreement. A contract can help keep a project on track and ensure that all involved receive a satisfactory outcome to their...
Construction defect cases can involve a number of different parties who are engaged in contractual agreements regarding the work done on a project. These parties can include homeowners, developers, contractors and subcontractors. Construction issues leading to legal...
Things are changing so rapidly in our ever advancing society that at times it may feel like we have collectively left all semblance of our heritage securely in the past. But then an incident occurs that reminds us that in spite of all the cosmetic changes in our Miami...
Anyone who decides to invest in a company should do so with their eyes wide open. All investments, regardless of how good they may seem, carry with them the inherent risk of not yielding a return. However, there are times when investors place their trust and their...
One mantra often repeated about small businesses is “location, location, location.” One simple word said in repetition to drive home a vital idea: where you locate your business can have a huge impact on how that business performs. In a previous post on this blog, we...
In a scene from the classic Marx Brothers movie “A Night at the Opera,” Groucho and Chico go over the details of a contract. As the crazy negotiations reach a conclusion, Chico asks Groucho about the last clause in the contract. Groucho says that the clause nullifies...
The process of buying and selling commercial real estate property in Florida has many complexities. For this reason, there will always be opportunities for dishonest players to perpetrate acts of fraud as a means of turning a profit. A recent story that comes out of...
Buying a newly constructed house can be both an exhilarating and a stressful experience. A well-built home can certainly be worth the investment required. But, a house with construction defects can bring about extreme grief and expense to the homeowner. A warranty is...
