by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Landlord - Tenant, Security Deposits
Last Update: 10/31/21 In Florida, residential tenancies are governed by (1) Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes under what is commonly known as “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” (see Florida Statute 83.40) and (2) the language in the individual lease or... 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 Law, Florida Real Estate, Partition, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
In Florida, there is more than one way to own an interest in real estate. It’s important to understand these ways before “taking title” to the property at the closing table. One key question in deciding how to own property: is the owner able to convey complete... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Foreclosures, Florida Law, Foreclosure Appeal, Foreclosure Defense
If you are being sued for foreclosure here in Florida, or you suspect you may be facing foreclosure in your future, then you need to know about this month’s Bartram ruling by the Florida Supreme Court. 1. Why is the Bartram Case so Important? Opinions... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
In Florida, when a seller and a buyer sign a residential real estate contract for the purchase of a new home or condominium, they create legal duties for themselves. If these duties are not fulfilled, then under the contract there are consequences. Those consequences... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents
For real estate transactions in Florida the real estate contract controls the deal. This is the common understanding of most real estate professionals. However, these contract terms are based upon long standing legal principles which have been codified and become part...
