by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings
Purchasing real estate in Florida may involve several kinds of claims or liens by third parties, including the local municipality. Sometimes, the seller may not be aware a municipal lien exists, much less the buyer. Lack of knowledge is no defense to a lien. Even... by Larry Tolchinsky | FAQs, Partition
In Florida, siblings can force the sale of inherited property through a partition action. This statutory legal procedure divides the property among co-owners or allows for the sale of the property and distribution of proceeds among them. Most disputes involving the... by Larry Tolchinsky | Quiet Title Actions, Titles
Did Someone Forge a Deed on Your Property? Here Are the Three Most Common Situations. Deed fraud and forgery happen in Florida more often than most people realize. If you have discovered something wrong with a deed tied to your property — or if you believe someone has... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Foreclosures, Foreclosure Defense
Last Update: 10/10/20 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;... by Larry Tolchinsky | Construction, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
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 it. What...
