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Purchasing a age restricted house for my stepfather.

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Stephen Raoul Garcia-Vidal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Commercial Real Estate
Yes, I think you can do what you want, but you should contact me at 305-283-4785 or sgarciavidal@garciavidallaw.com to discuss further. 
Yes, I think you can do what you want, but you should contact me at 305-283-4785 or sgarciavidal@garciavidallaw.com to discuss further. 

Buying a commercial townhouse. Not sure whether to put it in personal name or form an LLC

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Stephen Raoul Garcia-Vidal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Commercial Real Estate
I would recommend an LLC. Contact me if you have any questions, 305-283-4785. Thanks. 
I would recommend an LLC. Contact me if you have any questions, 305-283-4785. Thanks. 

Is an email agreement legally binding?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Stephen Raoul Garcia-Vidal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Commercial Real Estate
I would have to see the lease and the addendum to see if it's valid. Call me at 305-283-4785. Thanks.
I would have to see the lease and the addendum to see if it's valid. Call me at 305-283-4785. Thanks.

in a florida commercial lease is the landlord required to keep a separate account for tenants security deposits?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Mr. Stephen Raoul Garcia-Vidal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Commercial Real Estate
You have to refer to the contract, but Florida law does require it. If you have any questions, then send me an e-mail. Thanks. 
You have to refer to the contract, but Florida law does require it. If you have any questions, then send me an e-mail. Thanks. 

commercial lease question

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by W Chase Carpenter (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Commercial Real Estate
Short answer is that it depends on how your executed the lease.  If you and your partner were part of a corporate entity or limited entity and signed the lease in that capacity, then you should be able to protect your personal assets.  However, even if you are an entity, the lease could have you personally guaranteeing the lease; in which case, yes, your personal assets could be vulnerable in the case of a judgment.  I would advise making an appointment with an attorney to discuss the lease and your asset protection plan before making any decisions on the default.  However, if you have already defaulted, I would advise sitting down with an attorney to check the lease, and, if you are vulnerable, see what options you may have available.... Read More
Short answer is that it depends on how your executed the lease.  If you and your partner were part of a corporate entity or limited entity and... Read More