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Strategies for Commercial Building Owners and Property Managers to Avoid Litigation Over Lease Agreements and to Protect Against Liability Claims
By: Bart R. Valdes, Esq. and Aaron Baroff, Esq. Commercial building owners and property management companies often face complex legal issues that arise from disputes with tenants and premises liability claims. To minimize the risk of costly litigation, owners and property managers should focus on utilizing up-to-date and comprehensive lease agreements with specific attention to
Avoiding Problems When Renting A Vacation Home – Tips For The Owner And The Renter
As the summer vacation season approaches, now is the time to plan. Private short-term vacation home rentals and home-sharing arrangements are the rage and provide an opportunity for vacationers to reduce their traditional vacation costs by obtaining cost-effective non-traditional vacation accommodations. Additionally, property owners can use their homes to generate income. Therefore, if the arrangement
5 Questions and Answers About Probate
My spouse/parent/sibling just passed away, what do I need to do? In the State of Florida, the court-supervised process to determine the deceased person’s assets, take care of their debts and make any distribution to beneficiaries is called “Probate.” Generally, if retirement accounts (such as IRAs or 401(k)s) and life insurance policies list a
DUI: The Breathalyzer Question
Should I take the breathalyzer test if stopped as a suspect in a DUI case? In Florida, they teach us at advanced criminal law seminars never to give a “stock” answer. The reason is because a lawyer must know the answer to a lot of questions that are particular to that person’s arrest. For example,
Dealing with Association Liens and Code Enforcement Liens in a Foreclosure Action
By Bart R. Valdes, Esq., As Florida continues to sift through debris left in the wake of the foreclosure crisis there are some issues that remain even after a property is sold at a foreclosure sale. Both homeowners’ and condominium associations, as well as local governments, often end up with liens that need to be
Family and Medical Leave in Light of the Coronavirus
As the world continues to address the daily updates and changes to daily life due to the coronavirus, the workplace has been deeply affected and many employers are left wondering how employment laws affect an employer’s ability to traverse this difficult terrain. Family and Medical Leave Act: In response to the Coronavirus ( i.e., SARS-CoV-2
Lawsuit Mechanics: “How Should I Prepare For My Deposition?”
So, you are going to be giving deposition testimony soon. For many, especially if this is the first time you have been deposed, this can be a daunting and trying time while anticipating the unknown formal proceeding yet to take place. There are, however, a few things you can and should do to prepare for
Warnings to Property Owners
Florida landowners owe two distinct duties to individuals that enter their property: a duty to ensure that the premises are reasonably kept safe or maintained, as well as a duty to warn others of any unsafe conditions that are not open and obvious. In short, if a hazard that is not immediately recognizable exists on
For Children’s Safety, Be Conscientious About Toys
Toys are a very big business and, in the U.S. alone, are a multi-billion dollar market. Such a large market attracts profiteers and those willing to sidestep the governmental regulatory protections created for child protection, sometimes leaving evaluation of safety hazards only to scrutinizing parents. That is where you come into the child safety picture.
Hurricane Preparedness 2018
Due to storms and hurricanes that have historically impacted Florida, DSK Law has had the opportunity to assist many individuals and small businesses with legal issues related to the after effects of storm damage. In past consultations with our clients, we have identified certain frequently asked questions or concerns as indicated below which may be
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