Posts by Sean Lopez
Can Code Compliance Liens be Reduced or Waived?
Code enforcement liens are issued by code enforcement officers when a citation is needed to make someone aware of a civil infraction. These infractions are usually for local code violations, and they are followed by a judicial process that is carried out to enforce the code that has been neglected or violated. Code compliance is…
Read MoreWhat is a Code Compliance Lien Certification Hearing?
No matter where you live, there will be certain codes that you need to follow in order to make the neighborhood look nice and to ensure that everyone is able to get along with one another. When you take good care of your home and keep up with some of the maintenance so no one…
Read MoreShould I Hire An Attorney To Represent Me At My Codes Compliance Hearing?
A code compliance notice might seem like it is not that big of a deal. After all, there are many items that people are notified of that might allow you a few weeks to get back to them and deal with them. Even speeding tickets are not handled as an immediate concern in most states.…
Read MoreWhat Services Am I Legally Permitted To Offer As An Esthetician in Florida?
Estheticians in Florida are required to know what services they are legally allowed to offer. Staying compliant with Florida law is important if you want to be allowed to continue to work in the esthetician field. There are updates to the services that are allowed from time to time as well, which is one of…
Read MoreWhat To Do If I Receive a Cease and Desist From the Department of Health?
There are various businesses that are governed by the Florida Department of Health. These businesses include salons, medical care entities, food sales locations, and more. The rules and regulations that are set forth are unique for each kind of business and the Florida Department of Health is required to check on the status of businesses…
Read MoreWhat To Do If I Completed Unpermitted Improvements On My Property in Florida?
Many homeowners each year complete improvements to their homes that are not permitted. Sometimes this is done with the knowledge that the permits were not put in place, but in other cases, this work is done without the knowledge that a permit was required. Sometimes the mistake is not even revealed until the homeowner goes…
Read MoreWhat to Do if I Bought a Home With Unpermitted Improvements in Florida?
It might seem like it is not possible that you could end up buying a home that has had changes made to it without permits. This actually happens quite often in Florida and it can lead to lots of difficulties for the new owners who have taken possession of the property. Sometimes these difficulties are…
Read MoreWhat is a Code Compliance Violation in Florida?
Florida has some unique laws and regulations that are related to code compliance violations. These laws are put in place to protect the beauty and safety of the neighborhoods that people live in and to maintain property values. Each jurisdiction has its own compliance requirements as well as its own code violation processes that are…
Read MoreWhat to Do if I Received a Code Compliance Violation in Florida
Code compliance violations are actually one of the more serious laws in Florida that carry penalties that you will want to avoid. The notice that you have received tells you what you can expect from the violation process and you will need to be sure that you pay attention to which jurisdiction your violation falls…
Read MoreA Guide to the Florida EEOC/FCHR Process
Discrimination is a very serious problem that can happen when someone’s civil rights have been violated at work. Equal Employment is one of the key rights that everyone should be able to enjoy at work and if your equal rights have been violated, you will need to file a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment…
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