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 | Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes, REO (Real Estate Owned)
For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in a person’s life. The purchase of a house or condo may be the largest purchase they ever make. Many savvy potential buyers will carefully investigate not only potential neighborhoods and homes, but... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Title
In Florida, sellers and buyers reach a bargain on a home or condo, and then sign a formal, written sales contract for the residential real estate. That’s the beginning of the sale. After the sales contract is signed, there’s the time that has to pass before the... 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...
