Daytona Beach Florida Legal Blog

When you buy a piece of property in Florida, you probably already know what you want to do with it. Perhaps you purchased a home to live in or a lot on which you want to build a home, or maybe you bought land or an existing structure from which to run your business. No matter what you have planned, you would be wise to check zoning laws before you proceed. 

Zoning laws affect how a person can use his or her property. For example, zoning restrictions prevent a person from building a home in the middle of an industrial area. Understanding the zoning designation for your property and what that means for you is an important step, even before you purchase the property. In some cases, it is necessary to seek legal help regarding disputes, confusion or misunderstandings over zoning laws.

Florida can be a great place to invest in real estate because it is a location where many people want to move. If you have the properties they want, then you can be in control of how much people pay to move to their dream home.

Home prices in Florida have reached highs because of the number of people wishing to move there. Some include retirees, business people, foreign investors and snowbirds. All of these people have to have somewhere to live, and investors who purchased homes early could benefit significantly from the influx.

Your business has done very well for itself, and you're in a position where you can continue to grow it or opt to merge with another corporation. A merger occurs when you agree to sell your company or merge it with another larger corporation. You might do this to eliminate the risk of confusion by consumers or to sell off your business to go on to do other things yourself.

In any case, a merger does not destroy your business. It's a helpful way to boost the value of your company, to encourage shareholders and to extend the reach of your company. Normally, you'll remain with your business following the merger, but in some instances, you may allow yourself to be "bought out" and leave the company completely.

Florida business owners know how difficult it can be to find commercial property that will work for their company. Factors to consider include the location of the property, rent prices and more. Once you find the right place, it is then important to negotiate the right terms for your lease.

The terms of most commercial leases are negotiable, which means that you can likely work with the landlord to secure a fair contract that does not expose you to unnecessary risk and the potential for complications. Before you sign on the dotted line, it is beneficial to carefully consider the terms of the lease and negotiate where necessary. Doing this can save you time, money and stress in the future.