Naples Real Estate Law Blog
How do commercial leases work?
If you need to lease commercial property space, you should learn about the many types of commercial leases available. Each lease features a different setup so you can select the one that best fits your business needs. In addition to basic rent, commercial property...
How will a vacation home affect my taxes?
Most people dream of purchasing or building a vacation home. Even if the home is remarkably smaller than the primary home, the opportunity to escape to a beautiful location feels tempting. The recent tax reform may have compelled you to hold off on this purchase to...
3 reasons to invest in an office condominium
Are you a professional such as an accountant, lawyer or architect running your business out of a leased office space? Are you tired of throwing your money away by renting? Consider owning an office condominium. Condominiums are often in more desirable locations than...
Business litigation due to an injury
If you run a company of any size, you could end up in court for a host of reasons, from contract disputes to issues related to employment law. However, some business owners find themselves in court because a worker or a customer sustained an injury and are blaming the...
Buying a home vs renting in Florida
One ongoing debate among millennials and other generations is whether to rent or buy a home. From a short-term perspective, renting makes a lot of sense. It requires a lower capital investment, may prove cheaper on a monthly basis and renters can outsource problems...
How can a homeowners association control your solar equipment?
In Florida, you have the right to use energy devices that rely on renewable resources, such as solar collectors and clotheslines. The FSEC Energy Research Center explains that Florida law prohibits HOAs from denying homeowners the right to install solar equipment. ...
When to consider a limited liability company
When you create your own Florida business, you have options as far as how you choose to structure it. The type of business structure you choose affects everything from how you pay taxes to whether you must host annual meetings, so it is important that you thoroughly...
3 things a Florida HOA can do
Before buying a home in the Sunshine State, you may want to see if the neighborhood has an HOA. These associations maintain the common areas of the community and enforce the rules and restrictions contained in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions or CCRs. The...
What is the fire code for condo lanai conversions?
If you own a condominium in Florida, your unit likely includes a lanai. This common feature allows residents to enjoy an outdoor space that requires minimal maintenance. In many situations, condo homeowners prefer to expand their indoor living space and converting an...
What are the ways you can pass on your business?
Florida business owners like you pour attention and care into your business plan. This means starting from a strong base and working up. At that base, you should have plans for business succession or transfer. Why is this such a fundamental part of your plan? Because...
