Before signing a commercial lease in Tampa, a landlord should conduct due diligence on tenants, decide on the lease structure, and clearly define terms relating to rent, maintenance, permitted use, and default provisions. Taking these...
A lis pendens is a public notice indicating that there is pending litigation involving a property. While a lis pendens does not prevent the sale of the property, it is intended to warn potential buyers...
Understanding the difference between leasing and purchasing commercial equipment is crucial for business owners. Equipment sale agreements outline the rights and obligations of both parties when equipment is sold, while commercial equipment lease agreements, including...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurricane Ian is projected to be one of the costliest storms in U.S. history. It prompted mass evacuations, school shutdowns, and thousands of flight cancellations across the Florida. It is likely to end up as...
LLC members in Florida can file direct claims for personal rights violations or derivative claims for company-related harm. Derivative claims require that you make a formal demand to other members or managers, allowing 90 days...
COVID-19 has significantly impacted both renters and landlords, with federal and local aid programs offering rental assistance. In Pinellas County, $45 million has been allocated, but with landlords still covering expenses and eviction moratoriums ending,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken all of us into uncharted waters. After an unprecedented near nationwide shutdown, many states are going through the process of reopening. For business owners, the ability to re-open is often...
On April 3, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program was established with the intent to support small U.S. businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Program funding was depleted within a few days, in part, because some of...
In what the United Nations has described as a “shadow pandemic,” the reported cases of domestic abuse have risen by at least 20% since COVID-19 started and is likely much higher because of unreported cases....
As we all cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, feelings of anxiety, sadness, and fear are commonplace. Pandemic-related factors that may add to a workers' stress, are sundry, but may include fears regarding health or job...
