Posts by Sean Lopez
How to Reduce Liability Risks for Your Business in Florida
Running a business in Florida comes with its fair share of risks, and one of the biggest challenges for business owners is managing and reducing liability risks. Taking proactive steps and seeking legal guidance can protect your business from potential lawsuits and minimize liability exposure. Your business may face legal threats on several fronts. Specifically,…
Read MoreHow to File for Divorce in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
Filing for divorce is a challenging process for many reasons. If you are contemplating ending your marriage in Florida, you must be well informed about the necessary steps. This step-by-step guide aims to provide you with a basic understanding of the divorce filing process in Florida, which can eliminate some uncertainty. However, even with knowledge…
Read MoreWhat to Do if I Bought a Home With Unpermitted Improvements in Florida?
It might seem like it is not possible that you could end up buying a home that has had changes made to it without permits. This actually happens quite often in Florida and it can lead to lots of difficulties for the new owners who have taken possession of the property. Sometimes these difficulties are…
Read MoreHOA Board Breach of Fiduciary Duty
As a homeowners association (HOA) member, you trust that the board of directors will act in your best interest and responsibly manage the community’s affairs. However, there are instances when the board may breach its fiduciary duty, leaving homeowners vulnerable to financial loss and other consequences. Understanding what constitutes a breach and knowing your rights…
Read MoreBeing Evicted in Florida: What You Need To Know!
If you rent an apartment in Florida, you know that you have certain obligations and duties to your landlord. One of the most obvious, is to pay rent on time. There are others, such as agreeing not to allow illegal activities to take place on the property and not staying beyond your lease period. In…
Read MoreHow to Remove or Recall Board Members From My HOA
HOAs are always run by a group of board members, which can help with fairness in decision-making and improved decision-making power related to management processes. The downside to an HOA board is that sometimes there is a person who has broken the law who is on the board or who has been accused of doing…
Read MoreWhat to Know When Purchasing a Home at a Florida County or Foreclosure Auction?
With the cost of housing skyrocketing, it can be tempting to many people to consider foreclosure purchases and auctions as the ideal way to get into a great home for a great price. This can be true, but there are some facts that you should know about this process before you embark on it. Foreclosure…
Read MoreSeven-Day Notice Guides for Tenants
Receiving or sending a notice that can change your living situation is not something anyone wants to face. Yet, many tenants find themselves in a situation where they need to use a seven-day notice to address serious problems in their rental homes. A seven-day notice is often used when there is a breach in the…
Read MoreWhat To Do If I Completed Unpermitted Improvements On My Property in Florida?
Many homeowners each year complete improvements to their homes that are not permitted. Sometimes this is done with the knowledge that the permits were not put in place, but in other cases, this work is done without the knowledge that a permit was required. Sometimes the mistake is not even revealed until the homeowner goes…
Read MoreNavigating the Eviction Process in Florida: A Landlord’s Guide
Evictions can be one of the most challenging aspects of property management. While they’re sometimes unavoidable, they’re also fraught with legal complexities and procedural pitfalls. Florida has strict rules governing evictions, and landlords must follow them carefully to avoid costly delays or legal consequences. This guide is here to help. Whether you’re a first-time landlord…
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