Understanding “Bad Faith” Claims
May 04, 2017
Bad faith cases need to be taken very seriously by insurance providers because they have the potential to not only be quite costly, but can also seriously damage the reputation of the company. What Is...
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Attorney Expert Witness Services in Real Estate Transaction Litigation Matters
May 03, 2017
Mr. Garcia has served as an expert witness in not only attorney fee hearings, but also matters involving real estate transactions. Types of Expert Witness Services Recently, our office and more partic...
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Venue Clause in Florida Construction Contracts
May 11, 2015
Generally the terms of a construction contract are always upheld in court, as the parties both agreed to such terms. However, in Love’s Window & Door Installation, Inc. v. Acousti Engineering Co., Flo...
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Proposed Florida Bill Limits Time Frame to Initiate a Claim for Construction Defects
May 11, 2015
Florida House Bill 501 seeks to reduce the statute of repose from 10 years to 7 years for construction claims. HB 501 was introduced to the house in January 2015. If approved, HB 501 will take effect...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and impact on your Foreclosure
Feb 13, 2015
If you are facing foreclosure, filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help. To begin, it will allow you to make up mortgage arrears through your Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan (something you cannot do in Chap...
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What are some of the best alternatives to foreclosure?
Feb 13, 2015
No homeowner wants to face foreclosure – and should you find yourself unable to make your mortgage payments, loan modification may provide an avenue to restructure your debt into a more manageable for...
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I am having trouble making mortgage payments on my home. Will my lender foreclose on me?
Feb 13, 2015
The client may be able to find out that a foreclosure has been filed prior to being served by monitoring the clerk of court’s website online. Basically, every county in the State of Florida, except fo...
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What is a short sale?
Feb 13, 2015
Short Sales
If you owe more money on your mortgage than your home is worth and you want to sell your home in order to avoid foreclosure, a short sale may be the solution.
Being “underwater” on you...
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I am a landlord and my tenant is refusing to pay rent. What are my rights?
Feb 13, 2015
The eviction notice is the landlord’s request or formal demand made to the tenant. It asks the tenant to pay the rent or move out. The landlord must serve you, the tenant, a written notice allowing th...
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The Different Types of Contracts that Determine a Contractor’s Right to Payment under Contract
Feb 13, 2015
In the construction industry, contracting parties have the freedom to agree to whatever method to determine the amount of compensation for the amount of work performed on a contract. This article will...
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