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 Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes, Security Deposits
Last Update: 04/18/16 Florida buyers and sellers are victims of the wrongful acts of real estate agents every day. Don’t be a victim; educate yourself. The real estate industry works hard to promote its own as professionals worthy of the public trust as... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 04/18/16 Be careful not to be the victim of an unlicensed real estate agent or real estate broker when buying or selling Florida real estate. Real estate transactions that are based upon mistakes or fraud can cause serious harm to buyers and...