by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
According to Florida law, falsifying a quitclaim deed in Florida can result in criminal prosecution for forgery. Additionally, recorded forged deeds are void and do not convey title to property. This is true regardless of proper witnessing or notarization. Florida... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Homestead, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles, Undue Influence
According to Florida law, a quitclaim deed can be contested in Florida on several grounds based on defects in execution (they must be signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses), lack of capacity, fraud, duress, undue influence, forgery, or violations of... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller of residential real estate here in Florida, the important thing to know about “duress” is that it can end a deal. Duress is a deal-breaker. What is Duress in a Residential Real Estate Transaction? What is duress? It is a legal... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Landlord - Tenant, Real Estate
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... by Larry Tolchinsky | Condos and Townhouses, Florida Foreclosures, Florida Law, Landlord - Tenant
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... by Larry Tolchinsky | Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate
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...
