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I am about to fly to Florida from Texas to purchase a vehicle. I noticed on the contract that the dealer was charging 995 for a pre delivery fee and 495 for security edging.
I'm not familiar with a pre delivery fee on an used car only know it to come on a new car and usually covered... View More 
answered on May 16, 2023
This is a matter of contract negotiations between the parties; there is likely no issue of "does the law allow it?" Dealers insert into their proposed purchase contracts some bullcrap fees and charges with various labels, with the actual purpose of increasing their profit margin. These... View More
I was contacted by a person who asked for cleaning services at an address. When I arrived, I discovered the person was not the homeowner. The homeowner didn’t know who I was because they contacted another company for the work. The original point of contact did not inform me that they were... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2023
You knew that the person with whom you contracted was not the owner. Thus, obviously, you were a subcontractor (or in theory you could have had a contract with a non-owner). Since you are going to be paid, I don't see a problem. In the future, get the arrangement in writing.
The employee was arrested over the weekend for domestic violence situation outside work hours . This employee works in the medical field and sees patients . How should the employer proceed
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Yes, the employee can be suspended either with or without pay and/or terminated on this basis. If the employee has an employment contract, you should discuss this situation and have the employee's contract reviewed with a Florida employment attorney to ensure any requirements for suspensions... View More
I would like to consult with a business lawyer who has experience in the above matter. The business will be registered in FL.
This online business is an Online Platform that will be a database with Offshore workers' information from Europe and Asia.
On the other side... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
You are posting in the Q&A forum. If your goal is to hire an attorney to provide legal services, you may want to search the directory and reach out to a few attorneys directly. Good luck!
The name similarities are conflicting and causing my business problems. Can something legally be don’t to deal with? I get calls from people looking for them and I’m sure they get them from me. Does time of existence matter? Or am I up shits creek? Thank you
Edit: I’ve been active... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2023
You might want to consider sending Cease and Desist letter because it is first in use. But the question is- when did you learn about this since this other company has been around for a long time, too. Basically, what took you so long? They may have a legal defense of laches (too much time passed).
My responsibilities changed considerably about 9 years ago, but my title remained the same. I asked leadership for a change in title, but they never responded. No yes or no. I started signing my emails with a more accurate title. It has been more than 7 years and nearly everyone, including... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2023
There are no legal issues here. Your job title is nothing a court of law is going to care about. If your employer wants to make an issue about it in the future, cross that bridge when you come to it.
i used to buy and sell auctioned storage units. i used to bid on the units on a site called storage treasures.com on September 22 2022 I won the auction and I went to go pick it up at the facility when I picked it up they informed me that if I do not clear the unit within 24 hours or the same day... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2023
Answer to first question: Probably yes, depending on the terms of agreement. To second question: If the amount claimed is 8,000 or less, you would file in small claims court to seek the amount claimed plus court costs.
but those insurers do work with similar transportation, TNC, cabs companies
answered on Feb 7, 2023
You inquiry is too vague. I suggest you re-post your inquiry with more specifics, such as exactly who is requiring what (but not naming names), indicating what type of business needs what type of coverage, for what activity, and the source of whatever requirement you're talking about (such as... View More
It is important to know what Treaty Florida uses to sell land.
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answered on Feb 7, 2023
Hi, there is more information needed to answer this question properly. The State of Florida can acquire properties in foreclosure for unpaid taxes and other surplus lands pursuant to the Murphy Act. Please provide additional information.
I am a yacht teak deck installation specialist. I have an LLC in Florida for this service. This is a service only and does not involve the selling or reselling of anything. Usually I am sub contracted by other teak decking companies. I have some contract work along the West Coast lined up in... View More
Our association Bylaws call for staggered terms of Board members. 3 members with most votes get 3 year term, 2 members with with next most votes get 2 years and finally the 2 least votes serve one year term. My question is this.
Can an elected board member that received the least votes and... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2023
That's impossible to answer without reading the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws. Generally, these provisions apply to initial terms and then directors serve three year terms following the next election so that the terms are always staggered. If you are not sure of the language in... View More
Us was different from what was on the contract, he wrote the amount on a sticky note . Now the dealer wants us to pay the remaining amount as the salesman gave us the wrong amount . Are we obligated to pay it .
answered on Oct 23, 2022
You signed the contract; did you read it before signing?
I need a owner financing document that protects me from buyers that will take the vehicle, never make a payment under contract, or total the vehicle and never make a payment again
answered on Oct 20, 2022
If you are a private individual selling a car, you should NEVER sell a car unless you receive payment in full at the time of sale. If you are a dealer, you should have ample availability to lenders and/or you should have a professional business relationship with an attorney who can provide you with... View More
Also how to make sure i have voting shares and get 36% profit
answered on Oct 8, 2022
"The main difference between successful small businesses and those that fail within a relatively short period of time is good legal advice. The owners of most successful small businesses understand that retaining a competent, experienced business lawyer and paying modest legal fees to advise... View More
I want to be sure I’m protected if the buyer defaults, or fails to maintain the business. The business is a franchised restaurant so there standards that need to be maintained. If the agreement includes a down payment, would I retain it as well?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
There is always some level of risk involved in every business transaction. Providing owner financing and the nature of the franchise relationship will need to be taken into account. You can't eliminate risk, but you can manage risk by contemplating these issues in an asset purchase... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Assuming that the lienholder has a valid financial grievance against you, like for not paying your obligations to them as you agreed, the answer is yes. Lienholders do not have to wait for someone else to initiate repossession proceedings to protect their liens.
They were sent a contract to hold the date via docusign, contract states it is only valid with full signature AND receipt of deposit. Deposit is only accepted via zelle, paypal and venmo(certified checks are for businesses only). They signed the contract - and didn't send the deposit... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2022
Contract with the purpose of committing fraud is void. Therefore, I would not worry about some signed and illegal piece of paper. I would block them so that they cannot contact you again. And most certainly, do not initiate any more contact with them.
Also is it illegal to submit annual reports from an LLC showing false information as to the agents address?
answered on Aug 31, 2022
The change in the agent's address shall be reported "promptly". The required reports are to be filed under penalty of perjury (See Florida Statute 605.0205 (3)), so intentionally filing false information could in theory be a crime. And of course, if a court summons is attempted to... View More
Trying to get out of the lease
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answered on Aug 23, 2022
It depends if your lease can be "assigned." Look for this provision. If it is there, your lease continues under new ownership. If it is not there, contact a lawyer to see if you can "get out of it."
Good luck.
I hired a business broker in May to sell by business. For the last 3.5 months he has not done anything to sell my business. He hadn’t posted it on the BusinessMLS or BizBuySell. Nowhere. When I discussed my frustrations he gave me a song and dance and then told me that it’s just slow during the... View More
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answered on Aug 22, 2022
It is impossible to provide advice without reviewing your agreement with the broker.
A broker should not earn a fee if he does not actually procure a buyer, that would be unjust enrichment and likely a violation of the rules regulating brokers (FL DBPR).
You should read the... View More
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