Florida

July 2, 2024

Understanding Florida’s Latest Community Association Bill (HB 1021): Compliance Tips for Homeowners’ Associations and Community Managers

Introduction As of July 1, 2024, Florida’s community associations are governed by new regulations introduced by HB 1021. This comprehensive bill includes several changes aimed at […]
February 6, 2024

Recent case Highlights the Importance of Attention to Details in Real Estate Transactions: Lessons from a minor oversight

In the dynamic world of real estate, the simplicity of using a standard form contract can be appealing. However, as the recent case of Mercado v. […]
February 1, 2024

Foreign Nationals Owning Real Estate in Florida

  Understanding the Definition of a Foreign Principal: A Legal Perspective One of the most controversial laws that restrict property ownership by Foreign Nationals took effect […]
October 9, 2019

The Difference Between a Lease and a License

A lease and a license are two separate legal concepts that offer different rights and duties to the contractual parties. The difference between a lease and a license comes down to the duties and rights in a contract...
September 26, 2019

Landlord and Tenant may be happy they included a Subleasing Clause in their Commercial Lease

Landlords and tenants may find benefit in including subleasing or an assignment clause in their commercial leases, but for different reasons...
September 24, 2019

Real Estate Attorney Celena R. Nash Receives Preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

The Award Designates the Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Real Estate Attorney Celena R. Nash has received the preeminent AV rating from […]
September 3, 2019

Can a Homeowner’s Association that Allows the Violation of a Restrictive Covenant be Liable in Tort?

The issue of whether a homeowner’s association that permits a violation of its restrictive covenants
September 3, 2019

Opportunity Zone Benefit for Investors

The Opportunity Zones incentive was created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.
September 3, 2019
Community Association Risk Management

Practical Approach for Community Association Risk Management

Each community association should operate as a non-profit business with an important goal in mind: PROMOTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE of its community.