What is a Registered Agent and Why Should I Hire One For My Entity?
When it comes to forming an entity, one of the requirements in the state of Florida is to have a registered agent. A registered agent is an individual residing in Florida or a business entity that has an active Florida filing or registration. However, an entity cannot serve as its own registered agent. The registered
A Basic Overview Of Commonly Formed Entities
Congratulations! You had an epiphany and finally decided to start the process of quitting your dead-end job and to fulfill your life-long dream of become an entrepreneur. As you work to turn your dream into a business, there are a few things you need to do in order to get set up. One of those
Why Due Diligence Matters When Renting Property
As we make our way through summer and the CDC’s eviction moratorium, which is set to expire on July 31, 2021 (as of July 20, 2021), it is important to remember that, as a landlord, to always do your due diligence when renting a property to a potential tenant. By conducting due diligence when screening
What is Unlawful Detainer and How is it Different From an Eviction?
After allowing a tenant to stay at your property, most property owners who then want to remove the tenant believe that they must file an eviction in order to get them out. However, that is not always the case. Florida allows a property owner to remove a tenant by means of unlawful detainer for certain
A General Overview of The Eviction Process for Possession of Property
If you are someone who is buying their first rental property or if you are a fairly new landlord, one of the things you will most likely encounter is having to evict a tenant. When it comes to evicting a tenant, Florida requires landlords to go through the Courts for an eviction. Landlords in Florida
The Importance of a Well Written Lease
Today marks the first day of July and as the Greeks would say, Kalo Mina, which means Happy Month! As we are in the midst of Summer, this is the time when people look to move into a new home, whether it is for school, work, or just wanting to explore a new city. With
An Overview of Escalation Clauses When Buying Property
Are you in the market for a new house, condo, townhouse, or commercial property? Are you currently trying to sell your property? Depending on your location and the type of property, a seller may be presented with multiple offers or a buyer may be outbid by other prevailing offers. Currently it is a red-hot seller’s
Sublease v. Assignment
When it comes to renting a property, it is important to know the differences between a sublease and an assignment regardless of if you are a landlord or a tenant. During the course of a leasehold a landlord may encounter a tenant who may either try to assign the lease to someone else, or they
Understanding The Different Leasehold Estates
When it comes to renting a property, there are different forms of Leasehold Estates. It is important to know the difference between the different forms of Leasehold Estates not only as a landlord but as a tenant as well. In order to establish a tenancy, a tenant must have a Leasehold. A Leasehold is an