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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutNot all Contract Provisions Merge into Deed
In any residential real estate deal here in Florida, there’s lots of talk about “closing.” It’s a big deal for both the seller and the buyer because that’s when their transaction gets finalized. Closing means the seller gets the cash and the buyer gets the keys. To...
Buying a REO Bank-Owned Home after a Florida Foreclosure
In Florida, foreclosures are tempting to many buyers of homes and condos because they seem to be such a great price. There are lots of REO residential properties for sale here, and many have a sales price that is less than comparable sales Buying a foreclosure or REO...
Wrongful Foreclosures on Reverse Mortgages in Florida
Reverse mortgages are very popular here in Florida. Many retired people and senior citizens have them. Lots of banks like them, too. Lenders are actively marketing for reverse mortgage business here. Maybe you’ve seen one of the various TV celebrities promoting...
What You Need to Know About Florida Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)
Here in South Florida, most of our cities have residential neighborhoods and suburban communities where you may be thinking of buying a house or renting a home for your family. They often have pretty names like “Belle Meade” in Miami or “Cypress Run” in Coral...
What if my Landlord Dies: Do I Have to Move?
In Florida, tenants can lease apartments, townhomes, or houses for short-term or long-term rentals. The written lease gives the details: when they get possession, how much the rent will be, and their duties while they reside in the rental property. ...
What if My Rental Home Goes Into Foreclosure?
When you sign a lease and rent a home or condo here in Florida, you may or may not meet the actual owner of the property. Maybe you schedule an appointment to meet with the owner’s representative so you can check the place out and rent your new home. False Sense of...
5 Things Florida Tenants Must Know About Their Security Deposit
In Florida, renting a house or apartment does not come with a legal requirement that the tenant pay a security deposit to the landlord; there is no statute that forces the landlord to demand one. Still, it is very rare for the landlord not to require a security...
5 Things to Consider Before Putting an Offer on a House
Anyone interested in buying a home in Florida can surf through Zillow or Trulia or Realtor.com and find all sorts of beautiful dwellings that are for sale. When someone gets serious about a property, the next step for them is to enter into negotiations for the...
Landlord’s Insurance Policies in Florida
Here in Florida, many residential leases will require the tenant to obtain “renter’s insurance.” This is an insurance policy that covers damages to the leased premises that occur due to the tenant’s negligence, as well as harm incurred because of a third party (such...
2017 Condo Law: Florida Condo Association Web Sites
Things have changed for Florida Condo Boards and how Florida Condominiums are operated by their condo associations after the 2017 Florida legislative session. New laws have been enacted that work toward making things much more transparent for condo owners and condo...
