Monthly Archives: July 2020
Residential Evictions and Foreclosures in the Age of COVID-19
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the daily lives of Americans, interrupting many of our social, economic and personal habits and routines. When it comes to the economic impact, some of South Florida’s most important industries have been faced with extreme challenges – ranging from the… Read More »
Attorney Brendan A. Sweeney of Sweeney Law, P.A. Featured in the July Edition of the Broward County Bar Barrister – THE 2020 ELECTORAL SEASON IN BROWARD COUNTY
The 2020 electoral season in Broward County will most likely be one of the most important in recent history, due to many high-profile positions having open seats for the first time in years. These include, but are not limited to, State Attorney, Public Defender, as well as elections for Clerk of the Court and… Read More »
Florida Condominium Law – “Deadbeat Lists” and the Consumer Collection Practices Act
Does a condominium association violate the law by publicly posting the names of its financially delinquent property owners? Recently, that question was considered by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District, in the case of a condominium owner who, according to the condominium association, had been delinquent in paying condominium assessments. In… Read More »
Is Construction an Essential Business in Florida?
As we know, during COVID-19 and before reopening began, businesses that are “non-essential” were forced to close. “Essential” businesses, however, were allowed to continue to operate. Aren’t We Reopening? Why Does This Matter? Whether construction is an essential business might seem unimportant at the moment: after all, most states – including Florida – have… Read More »