by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Partition
Last Update: 8/5/19 In Florida, “homestead property” is residential real estate which is occupied by a person or family as their permanent residence. The legal concept of “homestead” is provided by the Florida constitution. Its purpose is to stop the family home, or... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Foreclosures, Foreclosure Appeal, Foreclosure Defense, Foreclosure Fraud, Foreclosure Rescue, Wrongful Foreclosure
Last Update: 8/9/20 Beware: In the past, Ocwen was accused of overcharging borrowers and was sued (over and over again) by regulators. Based in West Palm Beach, Ocwen promotes itself as “one of the leading mortgage servicing companies in America.” That’s not an... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law
Last Update: 9/2/23 In a bipartisan manner, the Florida Legislature passed an important change in how condo boards and condominiums are to conduct themselves here in the Sunshine State. This new legislation addresses some important issues for South Floridians and... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Foreclosures, Foreclosure Appeal, Foreclosure Defense, Underwater Mortgage
Last fall, we discussed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in the Bartam case relating to foreclosure lawsuit deadlines Our article explains in detail the Supreme court’s opinion and it’s practical effect on foreclosures in Florida. Specifically, the case addressed... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Foreclosures, Foreclosure Appeal, Foreclosure Defense, Foreclosure Rescue, Short Sales, Underwater Mortgage
It is important for Florida homeowners to be aware of their rights when it comes to their residential real estate. After all, it is likely the largest investment most Americans will make in their lifetime. It’s a key motivation for our articles on this blog. This is...