When it comes to buying or selling commercial real estate, there are several legal considerations that can significantly impact the success of the transaction. Understanding and addressing these considerations is crucial to protect your interests and ensure a smooth and legally sound process. In this blog post, Hughes Real Estate Law will discuss the top [Read More]

Mold is a common problem for landlords and renters in Florida’s hot, humid conditions. Unfortunately, it can also cause serious health problems for tenants. If a tenant finds mold in their home, they may be able to withhold rent, but only under certain terms. Here’s what you should know and how to protect your rental [Read More]

Marco Island, Florida is now in the hot seat after a lawsuit was filed by the Florida Association of Realtors. The suit claims that the island’s new short-term rental ordinance unfairly targets vacation rental property owners, but the island maintains the new regulations only aim to reduce noise and tourist congestion around residential homes. Below, [Read More]

Purchasing property that hasn’t been built yet is risky. If the building developer declares bankruptcy before completing the project, this could be a problem. Here’s how to protect your investment. Read Your Building Contract First, check the terms of your building contract. It should say what happens if your developer cancels the project. In most [Read More]

Property owners in Florida need to have a solid understanding of various parts of the real estate development process, particularly in regards to what contractors are obligated to do when hired to construct a residential dwelling or commercial building. Here, we take a look at implied warranties of workmanship, what they mean, and how they [Read More]