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What To Do If I Receive a Cease and Desist From the Department of Health?

By Sean Lopez / August 10, 2022 /

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…

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What To Do If I Completed Unpermitted Improvements On My Property in Florida?

By Sean Lopez / August 5, 2022 /

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…

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What to Do if I Bought a Home With Unpermitted Improvements in Florida?

By Sean Lopez / July 30, 2022 /

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…

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What is a Code Compliance Violation in Florida?

By Sean Lopez / July 25, 2022 /

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…

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What to Do if I Received a Code Compliance Violation in Florida

By Sean Lopez / July 20, 2022 /

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…

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A Guide to the Florida EEOC/FCHR Process

By Sean Lopez / July 15, 2022 /

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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Why Should I Hire an Attorney for My Florida Moving Damage Claim?

By Sean Lopez / July 5, 2022 /

If you have recently moved to the Tampa Bay area, you might have had trouble with your moving company damaging your items while they were en route to Florida. This can be common when a move is made from a long distance away or when you have engaged a company to bring your items on a…

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What Are the Different Types of Florida Clemency?

By Sean Lopez / June 30, 2022 /

  In Florida, there are different levels of clemency that you might be granted. This is a constitutionally authorized process that gives convicted felons the chance for relief from the punishment they were given for crimes that they might not have committed. Clemency is not dispensed in very many occasions, but it can be appropriate…

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Understanding Florida Lien Laws: Can a Lien Prevent the Sale of My Home?

By Sean Lopez / December 18, 2021 /

Selling your home can be stressful enough even if you do not need to deal with a lien that has been placed on your home. You might not even know that you have a lien on your home until you go to sell it and finding that this legal action has been taken against your…

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How Much Notice Does My Landlord Need to Provide to Terminate My Lease?

By Sean Lopez / December 14, 2021 /

Your landlord will have different notification requirements before they terminate your lease depending on the state that you reside in. You will find that each state has different rules and regulations related to renting and leasing. The knowledge that you have from a state with different regulations and rules will not help you to answer…

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