by Larry Tolchinsky | Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Title
Condo living is a different lifestyle here in Florida, one that lots of people enjoy. Sharing the responsibilities of lawn care and landscaping, pool upkeep, and more can free condo residents from chores they would have face if they lived in a single family home in... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Corporations, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 04/18/16 In Florida, there are different types of home ownership recognized by the Florida Legislature other than the traditional single family home. Florida laws recognize five different alternatives that anyone considering buying residential real estate... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 02/24/16 Real estate agents in Florida can do bad things that hurt both home buyers and sellers in serious ways. A buyer may end up with ugly surprises in her new home: things like hidden defects (e.g., mold) that was not disclosed prior to closing. The... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 02/10/16 For Florida real estate lawyers, it’s shocking to contemplate all of the many ways that Florida real estate agents and Florida real estate brokers have found to be underhanded in their dealings with buyers and sellers, all in the name of making a... by Larry Tolchinsky | Condos and Townhouses, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Florida law requires disclosures for residential real estate, including coastal erosion risks, radon gas warnings, mandatory HOA membership, and specific condo details, but buyers can seek legal remedies for undisclosed issues. It is not “buyer beware” in Florida for... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Landlord - Tenant, Real Estate, Security Deposits
Last Update: 10/3/17 All of us have rented an apartment, condo or townhouse at one time or another during our lifetime. In some cases, after we have moved out we have had to deal with issues with our landlord related to our security deposit. In fact, a lot of calls I...