CONTRACTORS BEWARE: PUBLIC ADJUSTING WITHOUT A LICENSE

CONTRACTORS BEWARE: PUBLIC ADJUSTING WITHOUT A LICENSE

Contractors, including disaster clean-up companies, are often the first people called to the scene when a major property damage event occurs. Some contractors are very experienced in handling repairs or restoration work which is related to an insurance claim. However,...
EQUITABLE LIEN: AN ALTERNATIVE TO A CONSTRUCTION LIEN

EQUITABLE LIEN: AN ALTERNATIVE TO A CONSTRUCTION LIEN

Contractors sometimes have a hard time getting paid for construction work done at a home or other property. As a remedy, generally, a contractor can file a construction lien against the property until the debt by the property owner has been paid. You can find...
TRUTH ABOUT NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS UNDER FLORIDA LAW

TRUTH ABOUT NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS UNDER FLORIDA LAW

There is a lot of misinformation about non-compete agreements in Florida.  The big questions typically stem from confusion about enforceability, time limits, scope, and exceptions.  Overall, certain types of employees, as well as parties to the sale of a business, may...
Removing A Squatter From Your Florida Vacation Home

Removing A Squatter From Your Florida Vacation Home

With its many seasonal residents, it is unfortunately common for property owners here in the Sunshine State to find someone living in their Florida vacation home.  But what to do when that happens? Fortunately, Florida law offers some solutions to removing the...