REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS

Real estate closings are very time and labor intensive. All information from the purchase agreement, the title insurance policy commitment and the lender instructions must be handled correctly by the closer. Loan or financing packages from the lender usually arrive the day of or the day before the closing, so most closings are put together at the last minute.

SAMPLES OF ITEMS NEEDING ATTENTION

TEN ERRORS IN FILING CONSTRUCTION LIENS

The Florida Construction Lien Laws found in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes have been held by Florida Courts to require "strict construction". Therefore, careful attention to the details of time periods and notice requirements are essential to protecting the lien rights of contractors, subcontractors, sub-sub contractors and certain material suppliers. With apologies to David Letterman, the following is a list of ten of the most common "pitfalls" to avoid, which could result in an invalid lien.

REQUIRED CLAUSES IN FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS' CONSTRUCTION
RECOVERY FUND

PAYMENT MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THE FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS' CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND IF YOU LOSE MONEY ON A PROJECT PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT, WHERE THE LOSS RESULTS FROM SPECIFIED VIOLATIONS OF FLORIDA LAW BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND AND FILING A CLAIM, CONTACT THE FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD AT THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS:

BUSINESS PURCHASE AGREEMENT

An agreement intended to set out the term and conditions for the purchase of a business by one party from another.  No one should enter into any agreement to purchase a busie=iness without memorializing and documenting all aspects of the transaction.  Do not get allow unexpected matters to derail the purchase or sale of your business.  The form contained on this website has been prepared by attorneys but costs significantly less than if you hired a lawyer.  Follow the instruction contained within the form and review this form carefully and adapt it to your situation.

MORTGAGES AND NOTES: LESSON I

Definitions:

Mortgage: A mortgage is any instrument pledging an interest in real and/or personal property to secure a debt.

Balloon mortgages require a bold face disclosure however, there are some statutory exceptions. Failure to include the special bold face disclosure causes the lender to forfeit the right to demand the balloon payment.

Florida Residential Eviction Procedure
For Non-Payment of Rent, for Breach of Lease, for Damages

INSTRUCTIONS

THE DIRECTIONS AND FORMS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, ARE ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PREPARATION AND ARE INTENDED ONLY AS A GUIDE FOR THE PURPOSES STATED. The information contained herein is not intended as legal advice. IF YOU WISH LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING A SPECIFIC MATTER OR ISSUE YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY