by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Mold, Real Estate
We all know that living in Florida means having to deal with real property damage claims caused by tropical storms, tornadoes and by the dreaded hurricane. (Like 2017’s Category 4 Hurricane Irma). Just like any other insurance claim, a claimant... 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 Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
Once you send in your final mortgage payment (or you payoff your loan when refinancing or selling your home), your lender has an obligation to act. It’s the law. The bank is required to prepare and record in the public records where the property is located a... 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 | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
Last Update: 4/26/22 The simplest reason that deeds have the seller’s signature sworn before a notary public is to prevent fraud. This is particularly important in real estate transactions where the seller is foreign or is abroad. In fact, our years of... 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...
