Thought Leadership

How to Retrieve Your Binder Deposit Following an Unsuccessful Real Estate Transaction

When individuals engage in a real estate purchase, a common practice involves the buyer submitting an initial deposit, often referred…

9 months ago

Utilizing Safeguards in Commercial Real Estate Contracts: Contingencies

Commercial real estate transactions are complex and involve substantial investments. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, entering into…

9 months ago

Understanding Limited Common Elements

Limited common elements in Florida condominiums, as defined by the Florida Condominium Act, refer to common elements exclusively reserved for…

9 months ago

Understanding Construction Escrow

The concept of escrow revolves around a neutral third party retaining funds until specific criteria are satisfied. When it comes…

10 months ago

Key Considerations for Sellers in Florida Real Estate Transactions

In the realm of Florida's residential real estate, the seller's journey extends beyond just evaluating the offered price. The genuine…

11 months ago

Termination of Condominium, Is That an Option?

Google “Florida Condominium Crisis” and you will find no shortage of news stories detailing the challenges facing condominium associations. Rising…

11 months ago

Best Efforts by an Association to Obtain Full Replacement Value Coverage

As most — if not all — condominium associations in South Florida have encountered substantial cost increases to insure their…

11 months ago

Code Violations are on the Rise – Associations Need to be Aware and Prepared

Never underestimate the seriousness of a visit from your local code enforcement inspector. Ever since the Surfside tragedy, we have…

11 months ago

Uniform Commercial Code in Relation to Construction Law

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions across the U.S. While it was…

11 months ago

Heatwaves and Housing: How Multifamily Buildings Can Prepare and Protect Residents

Heat events are no longer isolated occurrences; they're becoming a norm. For multi-residential building association boards and management teams, this…

11 months ago