Daytona Beach Florida Legal Blog

Finding commercial property that makes sense for your Florida small business is not an easy task. Commercial space not only has to fit the operational needs of your company, it also had to fit your budget. Even in your haste to move forward once you find the ideal property, it is in your interests to make sure that your commercial lease is fair and reasonable.

Commercial leases are negotiable. This means that you probably have the ability to work with the landlord to make sure the terms of the contract suit the needs of your business and do not expose you to unnecessary risk. Before you sign a contract, it's prudent to carefully review it and make sure that you are not agreeing to something that could cause problems down the road.

Contracts are important. They're there to protect you and the other party from breaches. Of course, your concern should be to protect yourself and prevent a breach of contract whenever possible. It's essential that you meet your end of the agreement, and it's also wise to add in penalties against the other party in the case that they don't hold up their end of the contract.

Many people are under the impression that a contract is simple to draw up, and while some might be straightforward, there's still a case to be made for having your attorney create the contract for you.

Construction law refers to any legal issues that come up related to the construction of a structure or building. This can include things such as breaches of contract, defects, mechanic's liens and other factors that may impact construction.

One of the most common issues that comes up during the construction of any building or structure is money. Money issues, like unexpected costs or the refusal to pay for a project that doesn't meet specifications, can quickly lead to lawsuits.

Contracts are there to protect both parties' interests, but they sometimes hurt more than they help. In certain cases, someone unhappy with a contract may take the other party to court.

That's what happened in this Florida case involving former 21st Century Oncology oncologists. They sued in federal court to get out of a noncompete contract. The Florida Legislature is currently considering legislation that would eliminate those employment agreements for specialty doctors.