Naples Real Estate Law Blog
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...
Is arbitration or litigation right for you?
Florida business owners like you may run into disagreements with business partners. No one wants to end up in a dispute. But it is a part of owning a business. Handling disputes is part of being responsible for your business endeavors. If you do run into an issue...
Nondisclosure agreements and employees
Every business has some data or information that it would not want to be publicly shared. This may include information that could compromise the company's competitive position should it become known, such as product development details or pricing structures. Employees...
A quick overview of “fiduciary duty” for condo HOA board members
When condominium or co-op members elect individuals to the association’s board of directors, they do so trusting that those individuals will put the interests of the association first and will act with impartiality and fairness. From enforcing community rules and...
Competing tech companies announce pending merger
For many businesses in Naples, acquiring or merging with another company may be the most logical next step in their growth. Such an action may help them in growing their market footprint and/or expanding their product portfolio. Iy may also help bring in resources in...
