Jul 31, 2020 | Real Estate Law
A small but important change to the way that leases are executed has just passed the Florida legislature and been approved by Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida House Bill 469 removes the requirement for two subscribing witnesses to the landlord’s signature on real estate...
Apr 6, 2020 | Coronavirus, Coronavirus and Real estate, Real Estate Law
In response to COVID-19’s impact on businesses, Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-95, directing the Department of Revenue to issue an emergency order suspending taxation imposed under Chapter 201, Florida Statutes, for notes and other written...
Apr 3, 2020 | Banking Law, Business & Corporate, Coronavirus, Coronavirus and business, Coronavirus and Real estate, Real Estate Law
Although many economic experts predicted that the economy may deteriorate in 2020, none of these experts could have foreseen the unprecedented impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the economy. In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has caused the...
Jan 9, 2020 | Real Estate Law
Effective January 1, 2020, the general Florida sales tax due on commercial leases will be reduced from the current 5.7% rate to 5.5%. This reduction in sales tax is applicable only to rental payments that are for a lease period that is on or after January 1, 2020....
Dec 10, 2019 | Real Estate Law
Florida property owners, especially along the coast, are commonly a bit nervous as the height of hurricane season hits in late summer but then breathe a sigh of relief if unscathed as the season draws to a close in November. Longtime Floridians can recall more than...
Nov 29, 2018 | Real Estate Law
In layman’s terms, customary use is what allows the public to enjoy Florida’s beaches without interference from the neighboring beachfront property owners. If you’ve traveled to beaches around the state, you have probably seen cordoned off sections of the...
