Landlord

Being a landlord in Florida comes with certain rights and responsibilities. While landlords have the authority to manage their properties, it is crucial to understand and respect the statutes in place to protect tenants’ rights. Florida statutes have been designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of tenants and landlords. In this blog, we will discuss some actions that landlords should never do as...

At some point in your life, you may either encounter some money or work your tail off to make enough money in order to start purchasing real estate for investment purposes. Whether it is a single-family house, condominium, office building, or a plaza, one thing these properties all have in common is that they are types of properties that a real estate investor would be looking to buy. One tool that real...

The time has come where you decided to make your dream a reality by hiring Makris Legal, P.A. to open your entity, to serve as your entity’s designated registered agent, and to help set up your business for success. Whether you have a for profit corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, a limited liability limited partnership, or another entity structure, there are certain...

Many individuals out there put in the blood, sweat, and tears (lots and lots of tears) that it takes to graduate law school, and then put in new blood, sweat, and tears (again, lots and lots of tears) into studying for their state’s bar exam and passing the bar. At the end of the day, all of that work bestows the honor upon those individuals the ability to practice law. Unfortunately, there are people...

Earlier you may have seen Makris Legal’s blog post regarding tips for naming your limited liability company, if not you can click here to check it out. When the time comes to forming a new corporation, many people first think about what they want to name the corporation. Like all entities, Florida sets out the minimum requirements for the name of a corporation pursuant to Florida law.Pursuant...

One of the many decisions that people make when forming a new limited liability company (“LLC”) is the actual name of the entity itself. For some it is the very first thing they think of when forming a new business or opening an entity to buy real estate, and others have a harder time thinking of what they might want their entity to be called. Along with practical tips for choosing a name for an LLC...

When it comes to renting a residential property to a future tenant, a landlord will want to consider charging a security deposit prior to the tenancy commencing. A security deposit is a payment required by a landlord to ensure that a tenant pays rent on time and keeps the rental unit in good condition. The most common reason why a landlord would charge a tenant a security deposit is to cover any damages...

You may have reached the point in your life where you are ready to earn some passive income and become a landlord or you want to buy your first vacation condo to unwind on the weekends and to move into once you retire. One thing you should think carefully about is how you own the property. When it comes to owning real estate, there are multiple ways it can be owned, such as in your personal name, in a...

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 agent agrees to accept legal notifications on behalf of the entity and they get the...

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 things is to decide how you want to set up your entity. There are advantages and disadvantages when deciding...