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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutQuitclaim Deed Forgeries
In Florida, anyone who wants to own or possess real estate (land with or without improvements) must do so in writing by way of a Deed. The validity of that Deed will depend upon the language contained therein as well as technical issues, like signing, witnessing,...
read more3 Types of Foreclosure Defenses In Florida
In Florida, foreclosure defenses (for residential foreclosures) can be categorized into three different arguments. Those arguments focus upon either (1) the validity of the mortgage; (2) whether or not there has been a “default” under the law; and (3) if the lender...
read more10 Reasons To Survey Your Property In Florida
Florida home buyers are not required by law to survey their residential property before they close on their new home. However, it’s a good idea to do so because any number of issues can materially affect the value of the property and the ability to sell...
read more10 Reasons To Have A Home Inspection In South Florida
Under Florida Statute 468.8311, home inspection services are defined as “a limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home” performed by a licensed home inspector. Those items include: The Structure of The...
read moreFlorida Title Company or Real Estate Lawyer: Who Should Handle Your Closing?
Florida does not require an attorney to oversee a residential real estate transaction. A buyer can purchase a home or condo in Florida and get a mortgage without getting legal advice from an attorney. A real estate agent can provide standardized contract forms, and a...
read more6 Tips For First Time Home Buyers In Florida
First time home buyers are often anxious because the purchase of their single family home or condominium will likely be the largest transaction of their lifetime. For this reason, a new home buyer may find this process less overwhelming when it is separated into 3...
read moreWhen Is A Landlord Liable For A Tenant Slip and Fall?
Many apartment complex slip and fall accidents occur as a result of the landlord’s negligence. Often times, it is the landlord’s failure to maintain their property and address conditions that they knew about or should have known about that leads to these accidents...
read moreQuitclaim Deed Lawsuits
In Florida, quitclaim deeds are one of the most common deeds to transfer real estate. (Other common deeds include general warranty deeds, special warranty deeds and personal representative deeds.) This is because a large number of transactions involving quit claim...
read moreLease Agreement Lawsuits in Florida
In Florida, the written lease agreement is the first place that most landlords and tenants reference when the parties have a dispute. After all, the purpose of the document is to set forth the rights and obligations of the parties. However, even though standard lease...
read moreDoes a Residential Landlord Need to Have Knowledge of a Dangerous Condition to Be Liable For A Tenant’s Injuries?
In order for a tenant to hold a landlord liable for their damages resulting from an accident at the rental property, the tenant must be able to show evidence of the landlord’s knowledge of the dangerous condition. Landlord Duty to Repair and Maintain the Rental...
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