What should you do if you operate a state-licensed business and receive a letter from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) alleging a complaint against you prompting a DBPR investigation process? Typically, these complaints claim that you violated a rule or law that covers businesses licensed by the DBPR. As a small business owner, handling the...
Commercial leases can be a risky venture. Sometimes business does not go according to plan, and a commercial lease becomes a significant burden. If you are in this situation, you are likely wondering whether you can break a commercial lease in Florida. The answer depends on the particular circumstances surrounding the lease. Commercial leases in Florida are primarily governed...
When entering a commercial lease for a property in Florida, it is essential to understand the contractual relationship you are entering into fully. Part 1 of the Florida Landlord and Tenant Act governs commercial leases. Florida strictly enforces these leases and does not give tenants as easy a way out as some other states. Landlords, too, have a great...
Whether it is your first time signing a commercial lease or your hundredth, entering such an impactful contract requires dedication and careful consideration. It is absolutely essential to make sure that every i is dotted and every t is crossed. The last thing you would want is to find out you can’t enforce the lease when you need to....
It is understandable to conflate business litigation and commercial litigation. In many contexts, “business” and “commercial” can be used almost interchangeably. However, from a legal perspective, there is a difference between commercial and business litigation. This difference is subtle, but can sometimes affect how to approach a specific legal matter. As business lawyers at BrewerLong, we understand the importance...
More workers are returning to the office, with the workforce creeping back to normalcy after the pandemic pause. Additionally, businesses that boomed during the past few years are hunting for new office space or locations to accommodate the rise in sales. Landlords looking to keep up with inflation and profit off the changing economy are driving rent prices higher...