During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses were forced to find alternative ways to settle disputes. Digital mediation, which allows parties to settle conflicts without in-person contact and sign agreements electronically, provides businesses with a practical, socially distant way to reach resolution during the pandemic.
The commercial lease attorneys at Lieser Skaff offer legal guidance to help ensure legally compliant commercial lease through careful tenant selection, rent structuring, lease terms, maintenance responsibilities, and default provisions, all aimed at helping you minimize risk and maximize profits.
Florida Statutes Chapter 558 requires property owners to send a pre-suit notice for construction defects before suing. The ruling in Gindel v. Centex Homes provided a way to extend the statute of repose; however, a 2019 amendment to the statute effectively overruled Homes, clarifying that notices do not toll the 10-year limit.
A Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange allows commercial property sellers to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds in replacement property. Upon the owner’s death, heirs may avoid capital gains taxes entirely using a stepped-up basis.
Since 2016, landlords must follow HUD's Criminal Background Guidance when evaluating criminal background checks on applicants. The guidelines require an individualized assessment of applicants with criminal histories, considering factors like severity, time elapsed, and rehabilitation. Arrests without convictions cannot be used, and discrimination is prohibited. Failing to comply can trigger violations, lengthy investigations, and severe penalties.
