Since installing mavericks, I cannot view pdf's in preview...

Since installing Mavericks, I am unable to view pdf's that I download using Preview. I receive the following prompt:
The file “Contract & Payment Express” couldn’t be opened because you don’t have permission to view it. To view or change permissions, select the item in the Finder and choose File > Get Info.
When I go to the finder to do that, however, there do not seem to be any permission issues. Please help - I don't mind using adobe reader, but I do not like not being able to solve why something is not working when it was prior to the update. Thanks

Linc's suggestion in:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/23360657#23360657
solved this issue for me.  Thanks for taking the time Linc!

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