by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Construction, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Real Estate, Mold, Real Estate
Construction defects are infamous here in Florida — particularly as a result of the building frenzy a few years back when the Florida construction industry enjoyed a heyday. Back then, there were some unscrupulous builders who thought it was good business to cut... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Foreclosures, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
Last Update: 02/24/16 It’s sad but true that when someone gets behind on their home mortgage payment, all too often they are falling behind on other debts, too. Property taxes may not be paid on time, or at all. Payments to contractors who built the addition or put in... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Landlord - Tenant, Local Lawyers, Real Estate
For anyone wanting to rent a Florida condo or any Florida condominium owner thinking about leasing out their Florida condo as an investment, it’s important to know there have been changes to Florida landlord – tenant law that became effective this summer... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Foreclosures, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate
Most Florida foreclosure dockets are filled with David and Goliath stories with a home owner fighting to save the family home from the mortgage lender. However, this month there was a David and Goliath story of a different sort when a South Florida home... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Deficiency Judgments, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Underwater Mortgage
In Florida, one result of the past few year’s foreclosure fraud crisis has been chaos for condo associations across the state as Florida condo unit owners have become delinquent in paying assessments. Often, strapped condo owners make arrangements with their... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Real Estate, Titles
South Florida Condo Ownership is Different Than Owning a Single Family Home For those looking into buying a Florida condo, as well as those who own a condominium either as their home or as an investment property, one of the key considerations in this type of real...