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# About Florida Law

Florida Real Estate Law Blog

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## Posts

- [Who has the right to a partition and who does not?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/04/25/who-has-the-right-to-bring-a-statutory-action-for-a-partition/) - Not everyone with an interest in Florida real estate has the right to file a partition action. Attorney Larry Tolchinsky explains who qualifies under Florida Statute 64.031. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655.
- [What is Normal Wear and Tear Relating to a Tenant Security Deposit?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/07/11/what-is-normal-wear-and-tear-relating-to-tenant-security-deposits/)
- [Can Your Landlord Keep Your Security Deposit?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2015/01/13/can-your-landlord-keep-your-security-deposit/)
- [5 Things Florida Tenants Must Know About Their Security Deposit           ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/5-things-florida-tenants-must-know-about-their-security-deposit/)
- [How to Get a Refund of Your Security Deposit from the Landlord When Renting a Home or Apartment](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2015/07/21/how-to-get-a-refund-of-your-rental-home-security-deposit-from-the-landlord/)
- [Misrepresentation by Real Estate Agent: Wrong Square Footage in MLS Listing](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2015/08/04/misrepresentation-by-real-estate-agent-wrong-square-footage-in-mls-listing/) - Florida real estate agents can be liable for negligent or fraudulent misrepresentation, such as incorrect square footage in MLS listings, if they fail to verify or disclose accurate information.
- [Common Lawsuits Against Florida Condominium Boards](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/10/23/common-lawsuits-against-florida-condominium-boards/)
- [What Are Common Buyer Claims Against House Flippers?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-are-common-buyer-claims-against-house-flippers/)
- [Can a contract for the sale of real property still exist if the buyer fails to accept the sellers counteroffer for the contract?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/can-a-contract-for-the-sale-of-real-property-still-exist-if-the-buyer-fails-to-accept-the-sellers-counteroffer-for-the-contract/)
- [Payment in Florida Real Estate Sales: 5 Things Sellers Need to Know](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/payment-in-florida-real-estate-sales-5-things-sellers-need-to-know/)
- [What is The Penalty for Falsifying a Quit Claim Deed](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-is-the-penalty-for-falsifying-a-quit-claim-deed/)
- [Can a Quit Claim Deed be Contested?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/can-a-quit-claim-deed-be-contested/)
- [Florida Condominium Negligence](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/florida-condominium-negligence/)
- [Who Are Indispensable Parties In A Florida Foreclosure?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/who-are-indispensable-parties-in-a-florida-foreclosure/)
- [Landlord’s Insurance Policies in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/landlords-insurance-policies-in-florida/)
- [5 Things to Consider Before Putting an Offer on a House](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/5-things-to-consider-before-putting-an-offer-on-a-house/)
- [6 Tips for Buying a Foreclosure in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/6-tips-for-buying-a-foreclosure-in-florida/)
- [Moving To South Florida? 16 Home Buying Tips for New Residents](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/moving-to-south-florida-16-home-buying-tips-for-new-residents/)
- [2017 Condo Law: Florida Condo Association Web Sites](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/new-2017-law-florida-condo-association-web-sites/)
- [What if My Rental Home Goes Into Foreclosure?   ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-if-my-rental-home-goes-into-foreclosure/)
- [What if my Landlord Dies: Do I Have to Move?         ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-if-my-landlord-dies-do-i-have-to-move/)
- [Not all Contract Provisions Merge into Deed](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/not-all-contract-provisions-merge-into-deed/)
- [Buying a REO Bank-Owned Home after a Florida Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/buying-a-reo-bank-owned-home-after-a-florida-foreclosure/)
- [Wrongful Foreclosures on Reverse Mortgages in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/wrongful-foreclosures-on-reverse-mortgages-in-florida/)
- [What You Need to Know About Florida Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-you-need-to-know-about-florida-homeowners-associations-hoas/)
- [What is Mortgage Application Fraud?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-is-mortgage-application-fraud/)
- [What is Duress in Residential Real Estate Sale (and Does It Void the Deal)?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/what-is-duress-in-residential-real-estate-sale-and-does-it-void-the-deal/)
- [Can a Seller Assign or Transfer of Rights in Real Property to Third Person Before Closing?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/can-a-seller-assign-or-transfer-of-rights-in-real-property-to-third-person-before-closing/)
- [5 Things to Know Before Buying a House without a Realtor](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/5-things-to-know-before-buying-a-house-without-a-realtor/)
- [Florida Condominium Insurance Issues](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/florida-condominium-insurance-issues/)
- [5 Things to Know Before Buying a Home as a Single Person in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/5-things-to-know-before-buying-a-home-as-a-single-person-in-florida/)
- [Avoiding Foreclosure After a Major Storm (Hurricane)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/04/14/avoiding-foreclosure-after-a-major-storm-hurricane/)
- [Inherited Property And Partition: When Your Sibling Won’t Sell](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2015/05/19/inherited-property-and-partition-when-your-brother-or-sister-wont-agree-the-sale/) - Co-heirs can’t agree on inherited property? Attorney Larry Tolchinsky gives insights about partition cases under Florida law. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655.
- [Partition of Real Estate in Florida (2026 Guide)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/11/12/partition-of-real-estate-in-florida-filing-lawsuits-to-divide-property-allowed-under-florida-law/)
- [Can You Sue Your Landlord For A Slip and Fall? (2026 Guide)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/02/06/when-is-a-landlord-liable-for-a-tenant-slip-and-fall/) - Get insights on recovering compensation from Alan Sackrin, Board Certified Civil Trial Expert. No Fee Unless We Win. Free consultation. Call (954) 458-8655.
- [Quitclaim Deed Forgeries (2026 Guide)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/10/16/quitclaim-deed-forgeries/) - A forged quitclaim deed can strip you of your home. Florida attorney Larry Tolchinsky gives an explanation of your legal options. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655
- [Concealment, Nondisclosure And Silence By Florida Real Estate Sellers](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/08/16/concealment-nondisclosure-and-silence-by-florida-real-estate-sellers/) - If a Florida seller hid a material defect and you were harmed after closing, you may have a fraud claim. Attorney Larry Tolchinsky explains your options. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655.
- [Quitclaim Deed Lawsuits (2026 Guide)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/01/01/quitclaim-deed-lawsuits/) - Florida quitclaim deed disputes lead to three types of lawsuits: quiet title actions, deed reformation, and partition. Real estate attorney Larry Tolchinsky explains each. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655.
- [Does a Home Buyer Have a Claim Because They Weren’t Told About a Problem with Their Home?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/08/05/home-buyer-do-you-have-a-claim-because-you-werent-told-about-a-problem-with-your-home/) - Florida law requires sellers to disclose known material defects before closing. If yours did not, you may be able to sue for damages or rescind the transaction. Attorney Larry Tolchinsky explains your options. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655.
- [What Disclosures Are Required in Florida Residential Real Estate Transactions?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2015/01/20/disclosures-required-in-florida-residential-real-estate-transactions/) - 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.
- [Seller's Duty to Disclose In Real Estate Transactions (2026)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/10/22/duty-to-disclose-for-sellers-in-florida-residential-real-estate-transactions-florida-real-estate-buyers-are-protected-by-florida-law/) - Florida sellers must disclose known property defects but not non-material facts like past deaths or HIV/AIDS diagnoses; failure to disclose can lead to legal action.
- [Special Assessments Against Florida Condo Owners: When Special Assessments Go Wrong, What Can Condo Unit Owners Do?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/03/special-assessments-against-florida-condo-owners-when-special-assessments-go-wrong-what-can-condo-unit-owners-do/)
- [New Florida Condo Law: Bad Condo Boards Face New Criminal Charges](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/05/30/new-florida-condo-law-bad-condo-boards-face-new-criminal-charges/)
- [Can Siblings Force The Sale Of Inherited Property in 2026?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2023/03/09/can-siblings-force-the-sale-of-inherited-property/) - Yes. Florida siblings can force the sale of inherited property through a partition lawsuit. Real estate attorney Larry Tolchinsky explains how. Free consultation: (954) 458-8655
- [Zillow Research Reveals Florida Fair Market Home Values Falling, Underwater Homes Rising: Will You Walk Away From Your Mortgage?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/10/zillow-research-reveals-florida-fair-market-home-values-falling-underwater-homes-rising-will-you-walk-away-from-your-note/)
- [Florida Homeowners Take On the Bank's Lawyers As Florida Bar Flooded With Lawyer Complaints](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/12/florida-homeowners-take-on-the-banks-lawyers-as-florida-bar-flooded-with-lawyer-complaints/)
- [RealtyTrac Debuts New Service - Ratings on Investment Potential of Florida Foreclosure and Short Sale Properties](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/17/realtytrac-debuts-new-service-ratings-on-investment-potential-of-florida-foreclosure-and-short-sale-properties/)
- [Once SB 1316 Becomes Law in July 2011, The New Florida Law Will Allow Realtors to Assist With Short Sales](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/19/once-sb-1316-becomes-law-in-july-2011-theres-new-florida-law-incentive-for-short-sales/)
- [Will Congress Help Florida Homeowners Get Short Sales Completed To Avoid Foreclosure? Florida Realtors Ask for Fed Help](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/24/will-congress-help-florida-homeowners-get-short-sales-done-to-avoid-foreclosure-florida-realtors-ask-for-fed-help/)
- [Foreclosure Sales in South Florida: How Bad Is It? New RealtyTrac Stats For 1st Quarter 2011](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/26/foreclosure-sales-in-south-florida-how-bad-is-it-new-realtytrac-stats-for-1st-quarter-2011/)
- [The Catch-22 of Trying to Sell Your Home in Florida: Prices Going Down, Buyers Can't Find Home Loans - But Things May Be Changing](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/31/the-catch-22-of-trying-to-sell-your-home-in-florida-prices-going-down-buyers-cant-find-home-loans-but-things-may-be-changing/)
- [Florida Real Estate Appraisers - Did They Inflate Real Estate Values?  Is Your Home Appraisal Wrong?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/02/florida-real-estate-appraisers-did-they-inflate-real-estate-values-is-your-home-appraisal-wrong/)
- [Warren and Maureen Nyerges Fight Bank of America and Win: South Floridians Take Deputies to Bank Lobby to Execute on Wrongful Foreclosure Judgment](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/07/warren-and-maureen-nyerges-fight-bank-of-america-and-win-south-floridians-take-deputies-to-bank-lobby-to-execute-on-wrongful-foreclosure-judgment/)
- [Feds Awaken to Widespread Appraisal Fraud as FDIC Sues, Alleges Florida Appraiser LPS Appraisals Wrongfully Inflated Values](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/09/feds-awaken-to-widespread-appraisal-fraud-as-fdic-sues-alleges-florida-appraiser-lps-appraisals-wrongfully-inflated-values/)
- [Miami Foreclosure Courts Tighten the Financial Belt - Judges Try to Find Frugal Ways to Keep Up with Foreclosure Filings Without Rocket Docket](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/14/miami-foreclosure-courts-tighten-the-financial-belt-judges-try-to-find-frugal-ways-to-keep-up-with-foreclosure-filings-without-rocket-docket/)
- [89 Different Florida Appraisers Are Listed in FDIC’s Claims of Fraudulent Appraisals in Lawsuit against Lender Processing Service: Is Your Appraiser on the List?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/16/89-different-florida-appraisers-are-listed-in-fdics-claims-of-fraudulent-appraisals-in-lawsuit-against-lender-processing-service-is-your-appraiser-on-the-list/)
- [One Billion in Foreclosure Aid via New Emergency Homeowner's Loan Program (EHLP) NOT Available to Hurting Floridians Facing Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/21/one-billion-in-foreclosure-aid-via-new-emergency-homeowners-loan-program-ehlp-not-available-to-hurting-floridians-facing-foreclosure/)
- [Appraisal Fraud Whistleblowers Urged to Come Forward by National Consumer Advocacy Group](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/23/appraisal-fraud-whistleblowers-urged-to-come-forward-by-national-consumer-advocacy-group/)
- [Florida Property Insurance Hikes - Is This the Last Straw for Many Florida Homeowners With Underwater Mortgages?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/28/florida-property-insurance-hikes-is-this-the-last-straw-for-many-florida-homeowners-with-underwater-mortgages/)
- [Chase and Wells Fargo Offer $10k-$20k for Homeowner Agreement to Short Sale: Interested, South Florida? Will Your Bank Do This Too?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/06/30/chase-and-wells-fargo-offer-10-20000-for-homeowner-agreement-to-short-sale-interested-south-florida-will-your-bank-do-this-too/)
- [Underwater Mortgages in Florida - Finally, Help Arrives as Chase and Bank of America Start Offering Modications of Select Risk Home Loans - Do You Qualify?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/05/underwater-mortgages-in-florida-finally-help-arrives-as-chase-and-bank-of-america-start-offering-modications-of-select-risk-home-loans-do-you-qualify/)
- [Florida Homeowner's Home Vandalized and Contents Thrown Out by Mortgage Company - But He's Not in Foreclosure: Another Florida Foreclosure Fraud Horror Story](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/07/florida-homeowners-home-vandalized-and-contents-thrown-out-by-mortgage-company-but-hes-not-in-foreclosure-another-florida-foreclosure-fraud-horror-story/)
- [Are the Critics Right About the Attorney Generals' Investigation? Does This Mean Florida Homeowners Will Not Get Help?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/12/are-the-critics-right-about-the-attorney-generals-investigation-does-this-mean-florida-homeowners-will-not-get-help/)
- [RealtyTrac's MidYear State of the Real Estate Market: Banks Sitting on Things Is Hurting Everyone - Could This News Help You?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/15/realtytracs-midyear-state-of-the-real-estate-market-banks-sitting-on-things-is-hurting-everyone-could-this-news-help-you/)
- [Robosigning Is Still Happening - Shocking Expose by Reuters Reveals Banks Are Still Filing Bad Paperwork: Foreclosure Fraud Is Not Over](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/19/robosigning-is-still-happening-shocking-expose-by-reuters-reveals-banks-are-still-filing-bad-paperwork-foreclosure-fraud-is-not-over/)
- [Immunity from Being Sued for Banks Who Just Keep On Committing Foreclosure Fraud?  What Can Wrongful Foreclosure Victims Do?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/21/immunity-from-being-sued-for-banks-who-just-keep-on-committing-foreclosure-fraud-what-can-wrongful-foreclosure-victims-do/)
- [Why Were the Florida AG Foreclosure Fraud Attorneys Booted?  Were They Too Good At Their Jobs?  Just How Powerful Are The Lenders?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/26/why-were-the-florida-ag-foreclosure-fraud-attorneys-booted-were-they-too-good-at-their-jobs-just-how-powerful-are-the-lenders/)
- [Should You Sue Your Bank Over Your Home Loan? Are Loan Fraud, or Predatory Lending, Lawsuits Available in Florida?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/07/28/should-you-sue-your-bank-over-your-home-loan-loan-fraud-or-predatory-lending-lawsuits-are-available-in-florida/)
- [Foreclosure Fraud Cases: Banks and Mortgage Servicers Have an Achilles Heel, Title Problems Related to MERS](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/02/loan-fraud-cases-banks-and-mortgage-servicers-have-an-achilles-heel-the-lenders-quiet-title-problem-with-mers/)
- [Florida Fires Its Top Two Foreclosure Fraud Attorneys, But Their Work Is Still Solving Cases Across the Country: What Gives?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/04/florida-fires-its-top-two-foreclosure-fraud-attorneys-but-their-work-is-still-solving-cases-across-the-country-what-gives/)
- [The Non-Lawyer’s Guide to Foreclosure Fraud - Part 1: How It All Began, Remembering Traditional Mortgage Practices](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/09/the-non-lawyers-guide-to-foreclosure-fraud-1-how-it-all-began-remembering-traditional-mortgage-practices/)
- [Negotiating a Home Loan Modification: Beware of the Dual Track Rule - The Bank Can Still Foreclose Even If You're Modifying Your Note](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/11/negotiating-a-home-loan-modification-beware-of-the-dual-track-rule-the-bank-can-still-foreclose-even-if-youre-modifying-your-note/)
- [The Non-Lawyer’s Guide to Foreclosure Fraud – Part 2: Things Get Lost - Lenders Lose Key Documents in Gleeful Days of Making More and More Money](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/16/the-non-lawyers-guide-to-foreclosure-fraud-part-2-things-get-lost-lenders-lose-key-documents-in-gleeful-days-of-making-more-and-more-money/)
- [FBI 2010 Mortgage Fraud Report Finds Florida Top Mortgage Fraud State in the Nation, Tampa and Miami Top for Mortgage Fraud in the USA](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/18/fbi-2010-mortgage-fraud-report-finds-florida-top-mortgage-fraud-state-in-the-nation-tampa-and-miami-top-for-mortgage-fraud-in-the-usa/)
- [Short Sales May Be the Answer for More Florida Homeowners Facing Threat of Mortgage Foreclosure: Short Sales Becoming Popular With Lenders](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/23/short-sales-may-be-the-answer-for-more-florida-homeowners-facing-threat-of-mortgage-foreclosure-short-sales-becoming-popular-with-lenders/)
- [The Non-Lawyer’s Guide to Foreclosure Fraud – Part 3: Enter the Robo-Signers](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/25/the-non-lawyers-guide-to-foreclosure-fraud-part-3-enter-the-robo-signers/)
- [Short Sales Popularity Continues to Rise With Hopes that the Hurdle of Time Delays Will Be Resolved](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/08/30/short-sales-popularity-continues-to-rise-with-hopes-that-the-hurdle-of-time-delays-will-be-resolved/)
- [The Non-Lawyer’s Guide to Foreclosure Fraud – Part 4: Examples of the Frauds Including the Story of the Now Infamous Linda Green](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/01/the-non-lawyers-guide-to-foreclosure-fraud-part-4-examples-of-the-frauds-including-the-story-of-the-now-infamous-linda-green/)
- [Federal Government Sues 17 Big Banks For Mortgage Fraud, Billions in Damages Sought: Here's What Has Happened](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/06/federal-government-sues-17-big-banks-for-mortgage-fraud-billions-in-damages-sought-heres-what-has-happened/)
- [The Non-Lawyer’s Guide to Foreclosure Fraud – Part 5: More and more fraudulent acts revealed as investigations begin into Foreclosure Fraud](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/08/the-non-lawyers-guide-to-foreclosure-fraud-part-5-more-and-more-fraudulent-acts-revealed-as-investigations-begin-into-foreclosure-fraud/)
- [Major Changes to Florida Laws Mean More Florida Probate Lawsuits Will Be Filed - You May Need to Review Your Will Documents Now.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/13/major-changes-to-florida-laws-mean-more-florida-probate-lawsuits-will-be-filed-you-may-need-to-review-your-will-documents-now/)
- [Are You Behind in a Bank of America Mortgage or a Countrywide Home Loan? Get Ready to Fight a Foreclosure Action As BofAm Gears Up Its Foreclosure Machine](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/15/are-you-behind-in-a-bank-of-america-mortgage-or-a-countrywide-home-loan-get-ready-to-fight-a-foreclosure-action-as-bofam-gears-up-its-foreclosure-machine/)
- [Will Florida Title Issues Create Lawsuits for Home Owners for Years to Come?  Has Foreclosure Fraud and Robosigning Created a Real Estate Title Mess?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/20/florida-title-issues-will-be-title-lawsuits-for-home-owners-for-years-to-come-foreclosure-fraud-and-robosigning-have-created-huge-florida-real-estate-title-mess/)
- [Underwater Mortgage Holders in South Florida May Find Relief in Expanded HARP Program](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/22/underwater-mortgage-holders-in-south-florida-may-find-relief-in-expanded-hafa-program/)
- [Feds Are Reviewing Foreclosure Fraud Documents - But Homeowners and Fraud Victims Should Not Expect Notice of Discovered Wrongdoing (and a Remedy) For Over a Year From Now](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/27/feds-are-reviewing-foreclosure-fraud-documents-but-homeowners-and-fraud-victims-should-not-expect-notice-of-discovered-wrongdoing-and-a-remedy-for-over-a-year-from-now/)
- [Florida Legislature May Change Florida Law to Take Foreclosure Lawsuits Out of Florida Courtrooms: Move to Make Florida a Nonjudicial Foreclosure State](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/09/29/florida-legislature-may-change-florida-law-to-take-foreclosure-lawsuits-out-of-florida-courtrooms-move-to-make-florida-a-nonjudicial-foreclosure-state/)
- [Do Florida Home Owners Need to Fight a Deficiency Judgment When Their is Fraud in Their Foreclosure?: Does Foreclosure Fraud Stop a Deficiency Judgment?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/04/deficiency-judgments-against-foreclosed-mortgage-home-owners-in-florida-florida-home-owners-need-to-fight-foreclosure-fraud-deficiency-judgments/)
- [Attention Florida Homeowners - Have You Stopped Making Your Mortgage Payment? Are You Thinking About Not Paying Your Florida Home Loan Anymore? Here Are Some Things To Consider.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/06/hey-florida-homeowner-have-you-stopped-making-your-mortgage-payment-are-you-thinking-about-not-paying-your-florida-home-loan-anymore-here-are-some-things-to-consider/)
- [Florida Homeowners May Lose Their Day in Court: Don't Be a Lone Wolf When Facing Foreclosure - Get Legal Advice](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/11/florida-homeowners-may-lose-rights-dont-be-a-lone-wolf-get-legal-advice/)
- [Writing Your Florida Last Will and Testament? 5 Things to Consider Before Using Online Will Services (Like RocketLawyer or LegalZoom) or Store-bought Will Forms](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/13/writing-your-florida-last-will-and-testament-things-to-consider-before-using-online-will-services-like-rocketlawyer-or-legalzoom-or-store-bought-will-forms/)
- [Florida Banks Are Filing Foreclosures Again: ALERT to Florida Homeowners Facing Foreclosure - Act Now, Not Later: Get a Florida Lawyer ASAP and Advance Your Foreclosure Defenses](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/19/florida-banks-are-filing-foreclosures-again-alert-to-florida-homeowners-facing-foreclosure-act-now-not-later-get-a-florida-lawyer-asap-and-advance-your-foreclosure-defenses/)
- [Florida Supreme Court Orders Review of Florida Mandatory Foreclosure Mediation Program: Why?  It's Not Working.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/20/florida-supreme-court-orders-review-of-florida-mandatory-foreclosure-mediation-program-why-its-not-working/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Crisis This Week: Feds Intro New Underwater Mortgage Help Via HARP and Florida Supreme Court Foreclosure Mediation Report is Released](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/10/25/florida-foreclosure-crisis-this-week-feds-intro-new-underwater-mortgage-help-via-harp-and-florida-supreme-court-foreclosure-mediation-report-is-released/)
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- [Florida Families: As Parents Welcome Kids Back Home to Live, Conflict Between Student Loan Debt and the Kids' Dream of Home Ownership](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/12/13/florida-families-as-parents-welcome-kids-back-home-to-live-conflict-between-student-loan-debt-and-the-kids-dream-of-home-ownership/)
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- [Lawsuit Alleges Massive Appraisal Fraud or Appraisal Negligence By Florida's Largest Home Insurance Provider](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/02/09/lawsuit-alleges-massive-appraisal-fraud-or-appraisal-negligence-by-floridas-largest-home-insurance-provider/)
- [Bank Foreclosure Fraud Settlement with the State Attorneys General: How Much Trickles Down to Help South Florida Homeowners?  Not Much.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/02/14/bank-foreclosure-fraud-settlement-with-the-state-attorneys-general-how-much-trickles-down-to-help-south-florida-homeowners-not-much/)
- [Florida Home Owners Need to Know This About the Attorneys' General National Settlement Agreement on Foreclosure Fraud](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/02/16/florida-home-owners-need-to-know-this-about-the-attorneys-general-national-settlement-agreement-on-foreclosure-fraud/)
- [Florida Legislature Proposed Law HB319 Hurts Home Owners and Home Buyers - Here's Why](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/02/21/florida-legislature-proposed-law-hb319-hurts-home-owners-and-home-buyers-heres-why/)
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- [Florida Foreclosure Defense and The Stigma of Foreclosure: David Cassidy Understands What Fellow Underwater Mortgage Florida Home Owners Fighting Bank Foreclosures Are Feeling - And So Should Your Foreclosure Defense Lawyer](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/07/12/floridaforeclosuredefense-stigma-davidcassidyforeclosure-florida2201/)
- [Florida Closing Costs: What They Are and Will the Bank Pay Them in Your Florida Home Loan Closing?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/07/17/florida-closing-costs-what-they-are-and-will-the-bank-pay-them-in-your-florida-home-loan-closing-maybe/)
- [Florida Closing Costs in a Short Sale: Who Pays Closing Costs When Seller Short Sales to Avoid Foreclosure?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/07/19/florida-closing-costs-in-a-short-sale-who-pays-closing-costs-when-seller-short-sales-to-avoid-foreclosure/)
- [5 Things to Know About Leasing a Home After a Foreclosure in South Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/02/5-things-to-know-about-leasing-a-home-after-a-foreclosure-in-south-florida/)
- [Florida Deficiency Judgment Overturned by Florida Court: Bank Loses Deficiency Because it Fails to Provide Valid Evidence of Fair Market Value](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/07/florida-deficiency-judgment-overturned-by-florida-court-bank-loses-deficiency-because-fails-to-provide-valid-evidence-of-fair-market-value/)
- [More Florida Foreclosures of Family Homes and Increase in Banks Repossessing Houses: In Florida, Banks Are Aggressively Foreclosing on Home Owners: Planning Ahead as a Florida Home Owner](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/09/more-florida-foreclosures-of-family-homes-and-increase-in-banks-repossessing-houses-in-florida-banks-are-aggressively-foreclosing-on-home-owners-planning-ahead-as-a-florida-home-owner/)
- [Home Insurance on Florida Homes Skyrocketing Cost - Citizens Increasing Premiums Impacts Both Florida Home Owners and Florida Renters as well as Almost Everyone Else](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/14/home-insurance-on-florida-homes-skyrocketing-cost-citizens-increasing-premiums-impacts-both-florida-home-owners-and-florida-renters-as-well-as-almost-everyone-else/)
- [Sharpie Parties: Vandalizing Foreclosed Homes Is Not The Best Revenge Against the Bank Who Is Foreclosing, No Matter How Fun and Tempting a Highlighter Party May Be](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/16/sharpie-parties-vandalizing-foreclosed-homes-is-not-the-best-revenge-against-the-bank-who-is-foreclosing-no-matter-how-fun-and-tempting-a-highlighter-party-may-be/)
- [New Study: Exploitation of Elderly By Family Members is American Epidemic Well Known Here in South Florida: What Can Happen When Seniors Are Preyed Upon](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/21/new-study-exploitation-of-elderly-by-family-members-is-american-epidemic-well-known-here-in-south-florida-what-can-happen-when-seniors-are-preyed-upon/)
- [Florida's New Power of Attorney Law and Epidemic of Family Members Exploiting Elders and Seniors: What Do You Need to Know?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/23/floridas-new-power-of-attorney-law-and-epidemic-of-family-members-exploiting-elders-and-seniors-things-you-need-to-know/)
- [Debt Collector Abuses: Are Debt Collection Agencies Ignoring Florida Law and Federal Statutes? - Bad Debt Collection Practices: Is it an Epidemic?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/28/debt-collector-abuses-debt-collection-agencies-ignoring-florida-law-and-federal-statutes-beware-and-be-alert-for-bad-debt-collection-practices-its-almost-an-epidemic/)
- [Florida Housing Recovery Forecasts and the Florida Home Owner: The Need to be Savvy and Smart With Underwater Mortgages or Foreclosure Defenses Is Very Important In 2012](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/08/30/florida-housing-recovery-forecasts-and-the-florida-home-owner-the-need-to-be-savvy-and-smart-with-underwater-mortgages-or-foreclosure-defenses-is-very-important-in-2012/)
- [Florida Foreclosure: Why You Shouldn't Procrastinate If You Are Facing Foreclosure.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/04/florida-foreclosure-if-your-florida-home-is-facing-foreclosure-or-if-you-have-an-underwater-mortgage-then-do-not-procrastinate-delay-by-home-owners-often-means-loss-or-harm-under-florida-law/)
- [What Happens to Florida Home Owners Who Do Nothing or Procrastinate? What Are The Risks?  What is The Minimum Thing to do to Protect Your Rights?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/06/florida-home-owners-who-do-nothing-or-procrastinate-put-themselves-at-risk-of-banks-default-judgment-florida-foreclosure-defense-means-filing-an-answer-at-a-minimum-to-protect-rights/)
- [FRAFing: Appraisal Fraud Because Banks Want to Keep Housing Values As Low As Possible in Mortgage Buy-Backs - Bank Wrongdoing Continues](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/11/frafing-appraisal-fraud-because-banks-want-to-keep-housing-values-as-low-as-possible-in-mortgage-buy-backs-bank-wrongdoing-continues/)
- [LPS Report Issued: Florida and the Judicial Foreclosure Process Get Zinged - Could There Be a Hidden Agenda?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/13/lps-report-issued-florida-and-the-judicial-foreclosure-process-get-zinged-could-there-be-a-hidden-agenda/)
- [When Retirement Gets Zapped Because of Foreclosure: What is Happening to Lots of Florida Seniors - the new AARP Report](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/18/when-retirement-gets-zapped-because-of-foreclosure-what-is-happening-to-lots-of-florida-seniors-the-new-aarp-report/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Alternatives: What Are They?  Here are 10 Foreclosure Options For Florida Home Owners](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/20/florida-foreclosure-alternatives-what-are-they-here-are-10-foreclosure-options-for-florida-home-owners/)
- [Wigod v. Wells Fargo: the Federal Court Case That Allows State Law Claims Against Foreclosing Banks For Failed HAMP Modification](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/25/wigod-v-wells-fargo-the-federal-court-case-that-allows-state-law-claims-against-banks-to-proceed-ruling-no-federal-preemption-bars-home-owner-from-seeking-money-damages-from-foreclosing-bank/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Defense: California's Jackmon Case - Suing Bank for Failed Modification Agreement - Claiming the Lender Breached a Contract After Deal Was Made to Lower Mortgage Payments](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/09/27/florida-foreclosure-defense-californias-jackmon-case-fight-banks-for-failed-modification-agreements-suing-the-lender-for-breach-of-contract-after-deal-made-for-lower-mortgage-payment/)
- [In Florida, Homeowners Deciding Between Short Sale vs Foreclosure and When to Buy a Home Again - Things to Consider](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/02/in-florida-homeowners-deciding-between-short-sale-vs-foreclosure-and-when-to-buy-a-home-again-things-to-consider/)
- [Florida Short Sales: New GSE Short Sale Rules from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - How a Short Sale in 2012 Helps Sellers Now and When They Buy a Home in the Future](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/04/florida-short-sales-new-gse-short-sale-rules-from-freddie-mac-and-fannie-mae-and-how-a-short-sale-in-2012-helps-sellers-now-and-when-they-buy-a-home-in-the-future/)
- [Bank of America Short Sales in Florida: How Bank of America is Promoting Short Sales to Realtors, Buyers, and Borrowers In Lots of Ways. Here's a Few - Why Bank of America Shouldn't Replace Your Lawyer.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/09/florida-bank-of-america-short-sales-bank-of-america-promoting-short-sales-to-realtors-buyers-and-borrowers-in-lots-of-ways-heres-a-few-and-why-bank-of-america-shouldnt-replace-your-lawyer/)
- [Broward County, Florida Is Number One in the Country in Foreclosures Being Filed - What Florida Borrowers Should Know About Foreclosures in South Florida and Broward County](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/11/broward-county-florida-is-number-one-in-the-country-in-foreclosures-being-filed-what-florida-borrowers-should-know-about-foreclosures-in-south-florida-and-broward-county/)
- [Florida Short Sales Success: Home Owners Need to Be Smart and Shrewd in Short Sale Strategies to Get to Closing Before December 31, 2012: Don't Get Burned in the Fever](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/16/florida-short-sales-success-home-owners-need-to-be-smart-and-shrewd-in-short-sale-strategies-to-get-to-closing-before-december-31-2012-dont-get-burned-in-the-fever/)
- [Federal Housing Finance Agency Pushes Banks to Go After Home Owner Borrowers for Deficiencies: October 17 Report Wants More Revenue to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac From Deficiency Collections](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/18/federal-housing-finance-agency-pushes-banks-to-go-after-home-owner-borrowers-for-deficiencies-october-17-report-wants-more-revenue-to-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-from-deficiency-collections/)
- [New Florida Law May Void Beneficiary Designations in Divorces: Florida Statute 732.703 and End of Life Planning for Divorced Couples and Those Thinking of Divorcing](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/23/new-florida-law-may-void-beneficiary-designations-in-divorces-florida-statute-732-703-and-end-of-life-planning-for-divorced-couples-and-those-thinking-of-divorcing/)
- [Florida Trust Contests: Jenos Pizza Rolls and Michelina Italian Foods Founder Jeno Paulucci's Death Provides Great Example of Trust Contests in Florida Arising From Deaths Occuring in Other States](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/25/florida-trust-contests-jenos-pizza-rolls-and-michelina-italian-foods-founder-jeno-pauluccis-death-provides-great-example-of-trust-contests-in-florida-arising-after-deaths-in-other-states/)
- [Florida Strategic Defaults: Attitudes Are Changing and Strategic Defaults on Underwater Mortgages May be On the Rise in Florida - Why You Need a Lawyer in a Strategic Default](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/10/30/florida-strategic-defaults-attitudes-are-changing-and-strategic-defaults-on-underwater-mortgages-may-be-on-the-rise-in-florida-why-you-need-a-lawyer-in-a-strategic-default/)
- [Trust Undue Influence: Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina, and Undue Infuence on a Trust Beneficiary](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/01/trust-undue-influence-whitney-houston-bobbi-kristina-and-undue-infuence-on-a-trust-beneficiary/)
- [South Florida Bankruptcies Spike - Foreclosure Settlement Monies Still in Tallahassee: Broward County Mortgages Still Need Foreclosure Defense Lawyers](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/06/south-florida-bankruptcies-spike-as-foreclosure-settlement-monies-still-in-tallahassee-broward-county-mortgages-still-need-foreclosure-defense-lawyers/)
- [Ray Charles Trust Litigation: Beneficiaries Fighting for More, the Lesson of Being Clear in Trust Bequests](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/08/ray-charles-trust-litigation-beneficiaries-fighting-for-more-the-lesson-of-being-clear-in-trust-bequests/)
- [Florida Short Sale Programs - List of Short Sale Packages Offered to South Florida Underwater Mortgage Home Owners: 2012 Short Sale Programs in Broward County](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/13/florida-short-sale-programs-list-of-short-sale-packages-offered-to-south-florida-underwater-mortgage-home-owners-2012-short-sale-programs-in-broward-county/)
- [Short Sale Hardship Letters to South Florida Banks and Proving Home Owner Financial Hardship for Short Sale Bank Approval: Things to Consider](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/15/short-sale-hardship-letters-to-south-florida-banks-and-proving-home-owner-financial-hardship-for-short-sale-bank-approval-things-to-consider/)
- [Florida Bank Reject Your Loan Modification? It Seems to be Happening to Lots of South Florida Homeowners: What's Up? In Other States, Home Owners Are Suing Banks for Failed Modifications](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/20/florida-bank-reject-your-loan-modification-proposal-it-seems-to-be-happening-to-lots-of-south-florida-homeowners-whats-up-in-other-states-home-owners-are-suing-banks-for-failed-modifications/)
- [Happy Thanksgiving Day from Everyone at Sackrin and Tolchinsky - Hallandale Law](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/22/happy-thanksgiving-day-from-everyone-at-sackrin-and-tolchinsky-hallandale-law/)
- [Short Sale Scandal: Florida Home Faces Forfeiture Action After Michigan Supreme Court Justice Allegedly Hid Florida Home From Bank: Fraud Is a No-No - Another Lesson for Having a Florida Short Sale Lawyer](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/27/short-sale-scandal-florida-home-faces-forfeiture-action-after-michigan-supreme-court-justice-allegedly-hid-florida-home-from-bank-fraud-in-a-hardship-letter-is-a-no-no-another-lesson-for-having-a/)
- [Florida Short Sales, Deficiencies, and Taxes: Will 2012 Fiscal Cliff Bring End to Income Tax Forgiveness on Deficiencies or Will Florida Short Sales in 2013 Have Forgiven Mortgage Debt as Taxable?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/11/29/florida-short-sales-deficiencies-and-taxes-will-2012-fiscal-cliff-bring-end-to-income-tax-forgiveness-on-deficiencies-or-will-florida-short-sales-in-2013-have-forgiven-mortgage-debt-as-taxable/)
- [Florida Mortgage Loan Modification Denials](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/04/florida-mortgage-loan-modifications-denials-and-modification-appeals-submission-and-re-submitting-of-loan-modifications-in-fraud-filled-florida-real-estate-marketplace-to-get-your-deal-done/)
- [Do You Need a Lawyer for a Florida Mortgage Home Loan Modification or Will a Florida Realtor or Do It Yourself Site for Loan Modifications Be Enough?  Florida Loan Modification Attorneys See Bad Things Happening.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/06/do-you-need-a-lawyer-for-a-florida-mortgage-home-loan-modification-or-will-a-florida-realtor-or-do-it-yourself-site-for-loan-modifications-be-enough-florida-loan-modification-attorneys-see-bad-thing/)
- [Will Florida Home Owners Get a Home Loan Mortgage From Walmart? Walmart, Paypal, CostCo and Others Moving into Banking Business: Will Florida Law Protections Be There for You Too? Maybe Not.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/11/will-florida-home-owners-get-a-home-loan-mortgage-from-walmart-walmart-paypal-costco-and-others-moving-into-banking-business-will-florida-law-protections-be-there-for-you-too-maybe-not/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Rate Highest in the U.S. For 3rd Month in a Row: Many Florida Home Owners Are Still Fighting the Banks in Foreclosure Defense under Florida Law (Including Tools of Short Sales and Loan Modifications)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/13/florida-foreclosure-rate-highest-in-the-u-s-for-3rd-month-in-a-row-many-florida-home-owners-are-still-fighting-the-banks-in-foreclosure-defense-under-florida-law-including-tools-of-short-sales-and/)
- [Florida Foreclosures in Miami-Dade and Broward County: What's Happening Now with Foreclosures and Short Sales - In 2013?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/18/florida-foreclosure-in-miami-dade-and-broward-county-whats-happening-in-foreclosures-and-short-sales-now-and-in-2013/)
- [Foreclosure Lawsuits and the Rocket Docket of Foreclosure Cases: Miami-Dade County Is Setting Old Foreclosure Cases for Trial and Pushing Foreclosures Forward](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/20/foreclosure-lawsuits-and-the-rocket-docket-of-foreclosure-cases-miami-dade-county-is-setting-old-foreclosure-cases-for-trial-and-pushing-foreclosures-forward/)
- [Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 Going Over the Fiscal Cliff? Florida Underwater Mortgages, Florida Foreclosures, and Florida Short Sales Watching as FIT Exemption Fails to Get Extension](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/24/mortgage-debt-relief-act-of-2007-going-over-the-fiscal-cliff-florida-underwater-mortgages-florida-foreclosures-and-florida-short-sales-watching-as-fit-exemption-fails-to-get-extension/)
- [Florida Homeowners' Associations Filing Foreclosure Lawsuits Against Florida Banks: Foreclosing on Banks Defaulting on Florida Community Association Fees](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2012/12/27/florida-homeowners-associations-filing-foreclosure-lawsuits-against-florida-banks-foreclosing-on-banks-defaulting-on-florida-community-association-fees/)
- [Florida Short Sales and Florida Foreclosure Defense Deadline for Tax Benefits is Now December 31, 2013 After Fiscal Cliff Legislation Signed Into Law Today](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/03/florida-short-sales-and-florida-foreclosure-defense-deadline-for-tax-benefits-is-now-december-31-2013-after-fiscal-cliff-legislation-signed-into-law-today/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Mill Law Firm Discipline Continues: Marshall C. Watson Agrees to Florida Bar Suspension in Consent Judgment - Lawyer for Foreclosure Fraud Bank Held Accountable for Robosigning Activities](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/08/florida-foreclosure-mill-law-firms-discipline-continues-marshall-c-watson-agrees-to-florida-bar-suspension-in-consent-judgment-lawyer-for-foreclosure-fraud-bank-held-accountable-for-robosigning-act/)
- [Zombie Titles in Florida and the United States: What They Are, and How Zombie Titles Hurt Home Buyers and Home Owners, and Ways to Protect Against Zombie Titles](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/10/zombie-titles-in-florida-and-the-united-states-what-they-are-and-how-zombie-titles-hurt-home-buyers-and-home-owners-and-ways-to-protect-against-zombie-titles/)
- [Borrowers Sue Banks More and More: Massachusetts Supreme Court Rules for Home Owner - Foreclosing Bank Loses, Had No Standing to Foreclose on Borrower](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/15/borrowers-sue-banks-more-and-more-massachusetts-supreme-court-rules-for-home-owner-foreclosing-bank-loses-had-no-standing-to-foreclose-on-borrower/) - Foreclosing banks are being sued more and more by borrowers, and home owners are winning as for example in the case that came down in Massachusetts today.
- [Florida Served With Foreclosure Papers: Florida is No. 1 in USA for Foreclosure Filings in 2012, Will You Be Served with a Florida Foreclosure in 2013?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/17/florida-served-with-foreclosure-papers-florida-is-no-1-in-usa-for-foreclosure-filings-in-2012-will-you-be-served-with-a-florida-foreclosure-in-2013/) - RealtyTrac reports that Florida is first in the nation with foreclosure filings in 2012. What Florida borrowers should expect in 2013 if facing foreclosure on a Florida home.
- [New CFPB Federal Regulations Will Help Florida Home Owners and Florida Short Sales, Florida Foreclosures: Help Will Arrive in 2014, Too Late to Help Many Florida Borrowers Dealing With Bank Problems Now](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/22/new-cfpb-federal-regulations-will-help-florida-home-owners-and-florida-short-sales-florida-foreclosures-help-will-arrive-in-2014-too-late-to-help-many-florida-borrowers-dealing-with-bank-problems-n/) - Federal regulations come to the aid of Florida home loan borrowers and those fighting foreclosure on their homes - but help in 2014 may come too late for many distressed Florida mortgage borrowers.
- [Fast Florida Short Sales: Freddie Mac VP Forecasts Freddie Mac Short Sales Will Zip Through to Closing in the Future - What About the Deficiencies?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/24/fast-florida-short-sales-freddie-mac-vp-forecasts-freddie-mac-short-sales-will-zip-through-to-closing-in-the-future-what-about-the-deficiencies/) - Freddie Mac involved with around 80% Florida mortgages so Freddie Mac goal of cutting short sales time by 75% is a big deal. But what about the deficiencies?
- [Underwater Mortgages in Florida Get Big News:  March 1, 2013 Begins Federal Program to Allow Deeds In Lieu on Qualifying Homes Where Mortgages Exceed Home Value](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/29/underwater-mortgages-in-florida-get-big-news-march-1-2013-begins-federal-program-to-allow-deeds-in-lieu-on-qualifying-homes-where-mortgages-exceed-home-value/) - This week, it was announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are recognizing the problem of being underwater on your mortgage, and they are going to allow some mortgage home loan borrowers who are current on their mortgages to get swim away: meet their conditions, and you can give up the property and move on with your life. But there's a catch.
- [5 Things To Consider With the Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure for Underwater Mortgages Offer by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac That Debuts March 1, 2013](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/01/31/5-things-to-consider-with-the-deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure-for-underwater-mortgages-offer-by-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-that-debuts-march-1-2013/) - For some people, the Deed in Lieu Offer for Underwater Mortgages that gears up in a few weeks sounds tempting. But is it good for them, really? Here's five things to think about the new offer by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- [Florida Judicial System Needed for Fairness in Florida Housing Crisis: Bad Acts Demonstrate Need for Courts, Not Reason to Throw Out Established Florida Legal Standards](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/05/florida-judicial-system-needed-for-fairness-in-florida-housing-crisis-bad-acts-demonstrate-need-for-courts-not-reason-to-throw-out-established-florida-legal-standards/)
- [Florida House Bill 87 and "Foreclosure Reform" Passes Florida House's Civil Justice Subcommittee: HB 87 is One Step Closer to Ending Judicial Foreclosures in Florida - This is Dangerous for Florida Home Owners and Florida Real Estate](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/07/florida-house-bill-87-and-foreclosure-reform-passes-florida-houses-civil-justice-subcommittee-with-approval-hb-87-is-one-step-closer-to-ending-judicial-foreclosures-in-florida-this-is-dangero/) - HB 87 is a big, big gift to banks. If it becomes law in the State of Florida, any bank that forecloses on a Florida home or condo and does so wrongfully sorta gets a free pass.
- [Florida Short Sales: Home Owners Selling in Short Sales Need to Be Aware of the Tax Lien Investor: Who Holds The Liens on Your Florida Property?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/12/florida-short-sales-home-owners-selling-in-short-sales-need-to-be-aware-of-the-tax-lien-investor-who-holds-the-liens-on-your-florida-property/)
- [South Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers' New Nemesis is The Robo-Witness: Bank Custodian of Records Without Personal Knowledge of the Loan Documents is Giving Hearsay Testimony](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/14/south-florida-foreclosure-defense-lawyers-new-nemesis-is-the-robo-witness-bank-custodian-of-records-without-personal-knowledge-of-the-loan-documents-is-giving-hearsay-testimony/) - Many of the witnesses being called in South Florida foreclosure trials (or in depositions in preparation for trials) don't meet the "custodian of records" standard, therefore their testimony should not withstand a hearsay objection, and they are merely "robo-witnesses."
- [Second Mortgages Modified While First Mortgage Foreclosures Continue: Big Banks' Mortgage Shell Game Exposed by NYT Editorial](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/19/second-mortgages-modified-while-first-mortgages-foreclosures-big-banks-mortgage-shell-game-exposed-by-nyt-editorial/) - This gamesmanship is just another example of how there is unequal bargaining power in any transaction between a bank and a borrower
- [Florida Supreme Court Rules Against Florida Home Owners in Pino v. Bank of New York: Bad Day for Florida Foreclosure Defense, Great Day for Fraudulent Filing Banks](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/21/florida-supreme-court-rules-against-florida-home-owners-in-pino-v-bank-of-new-york-bad-day-for-florida-foreclosure-defense-great-day-for-fraudulent-filing-banks/) - This is a field day for all those robo-signed files that are still setting in Florida court clerks' offices around the state. Fraud has no consequence here - unless the court does something for the bank in the foreclosure action, if the bank gets caught then it can just dismiss the lawsuit and avoid getting monetary sanctions assessed against it, or a ruling that the foreclosure action is barred.
- [Palm Beach Administrative Order Brings Rocket Docket Back to South Florida Foreclosures: What Does This Mean, Good and Bad, to South Florida Home Owners?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/26/palm-beach-administrative-order-brings-rocket-docket-back-to-south-florida-foreclosures-what-does-this-mean-good-and-bad-to-south-florida-home-owners/) - The "rocket docket" returns to Florida. Palm Beach is making it more official, and Florida foreclosure defense lawyers are fighting against the dangers of rocket docket to due process and the right to fair trial.
- [Florida Short Sales Target of Federal and State Legislation: New Proposed Laws to Help Florida Home Owners Trying to Short Sell Their Home](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/02/28/florida-short-sales-target-of-federal-and-state-legislation-proposed-new-laws-to-help-florida-home-owners-trying-to-short-sell-their-home/) - Soto's Short Sale Debt Relief Act, if passed as currently written, will bar banks from trying to enforce short sale deficiency judgments (make them "unenforceable" in legal terms) on any Florida short sale where the debt of the original mortgagee is more than 20% of the home's FMV (fair market value).
- [Florida Legislature Annual Session Begins Today: Proposed Laws That Impact South Florida Home Owners In a Big Way Are on the Table](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/03/05/3024floridalegislature-homeowner/) - List of proposed laws that impact Florida homeowners to be decided in 2013 annual session of Florida Legislature including links for tracking progress.
- [Florida Housing Market Still in Dangerous Waters: Florida Home Owners and Florida Home Loan Borrowers Should Remain Wary and Watchful](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/03/07/florida-housing-market-still-in-dangerous-waters-florida-home-owners-and-florida-home-loan-borrowers-should-remain-wary-and-watchful/) - Floridians looking to buy a home, sell a home, or stay in their home despite threats of foreclosure, the desire to find a strong rock to stand upon and ride out these troubling times is intense. It would be wonderful to be able to point to one expert or one study and state that the truth can be found there. However, life isn't that easy in Florida today.
- [5 Tips When Selling "For Sale By Owner" In Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/03/12/five-tips-for-florida-home-owners-considering-for-sale-by-owner-option-in-selling-their-florida-home/) - Having professionals involved in the sale of a Florida home may cost more in the short run but it may well turn out to be the cheaper alternative in the long term. Be careful out there.
- [Underwater Mortgages in Florida and the United States:  New CoreLogic Negative Equity Report Reveals Slow Recovery for Home Owners with Underwater Mortgages](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/03/19/underwater-mortgages-in-florida-and-the-united-states-new-corelogic-negative-equity-report-reveals-slow-recovery-for-home-owners-with-underwater-mortgages/) - This month, CoreLogic issued a report that addresses some of these concerns: in its Negative Equity Report for the fourth quarter of 2012, CoreLogic provides detailed analysis on the state of underwater mortgages in this country today.
- [FHFA Cracks Down on Force Placed Insurance: Finally, Florida Home Owners Have Federal Support Against Scandalous Force-Place Insurance Policies](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/03/26/fhfa-cracks-down-on-force-place-insurance-finally-florida-home-owners-have-federal-support-against-scandalous-force-place-insurance-policies/) - For mortgages connected with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the federal government will work to stop lenders and insurance companies from exorbitant insurance policies on force place policies by banning the fees and commissions on this kind of insurance. FHFA also plans to block the practice of insurance companies paying mortgage companies money for insurance business referrals.
- [Loan Modifications Are About to Get a Lot Easier:  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Toss Out the Paperwork in New "Streamlined Mortgage Initiative" Program Debuting July 1](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/04/02/loan-modifications-are-about-to-get-a-lot-easier-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-toss-out-the-paperwork-in-new-streamlined-mortgage-initiative-program-debuting-july-1/) - This new program is going to help lots of people, and Florida home owners considering a mortgage modification or dealing with an underwater mortgage or a potential foreclosure will be considering this option - but it's not for everyone.
- [FHFA Refinance Report Released Today: Over Half of Florida Refinances Done Through HARP in Janaury 2013](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/04/09/fhfa-refinance-report-released-today-over-half-of-florida-refinances-done-through-harp-in-janaury-2013/) - The numbers today provided in the FHFA Refinance Report bring good news for Florida -- and they serve as a reminder to those that aren't eligible for HARP: you may have a much better chance at getting your Florida home loan refinanced in 2013 than you have had in the past several years.
- [What Happens When Out of State Homeowners Who Owned Florida Real Estate Face Bank Collection Efforts in Their Home State (or Country) Because of a Florida Foreclosure Judgment?: Domesticating Judgments](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/04/16/florida-domesticating-judgments-out-of-state-residents-owning-florida-real-estate-facing-florida-bank-collection-on-florida-foreclosure-judgment-in-their-home-state-or-country-residence/)
- [What is Happening With Foreclosures in South Florida Real Estate Right Now? Are We Still in a Big Mess? - Consider These Reports](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/04/23/what-is-happening-with-foreclosures-in-south-florida-real-estate-right-now-were-still-in-a-big-mess-consider-these-reports/) - South Florida is hurting and will be hurting for the foreseeable future, that's the reality.
- [HAMP Trial Period Plan Lawsuits:  Borrowers Sue Banks for Failing to Do the Right Thing in TPP Loan Modification as Lenders Fail To Follow HAMP Requirements](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/04/30/hamp-trial-period-plan-claims-borrowers-sue-banks-for-failing-to-do-the-right-thing-in-tpp-loan-modification-as-lenders-fail-to-follow-hamp-requirements/) - In HAMP TPP cases, the borrower gets sideswiped by the bank as the lender rejects the mortgage modification as a final deal. Often, the bank does this without following HAMP's official guidelines -- and sometimes, without the lender apparently even being aware of them.
- [Infographic: Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) As of March 2012 Per Congressional Budget Office](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/02/infographic-troubled-asset-relief-program-tarp-as-of-march-2012-per-congressional-budget-office/)
- [Florida House Passes "Foreclosure Reform" Bill HB 87: Travesty of Justice for Florida Home Owners and Florida Borrowers - Here's Why](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/07/florida-house-passes-foreclosure-reform-bill-hb-87-travesty-of-justice-for-florida-home-owners-and-florida-borrowers-heres-why/) - it's not clear if Governor Rick Scott will sign this bill into law. If he does, then the Florida courts will be where justice is found -- until then, this bad legislation will be the law of the land here in Florida and lots of Floridians are going to be hurt by the foreclosure reform law HB87.
- [Infographic: Foreclosure, Mortgage Lenders, and Minorities](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/09/infographic-foreclosure-mortgage-lenders-and-minorities/)
- [Infographic:  US Census Reports Changes in Florida and Rest of the Nation](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/16/infographic-us-census-reports-changes-1940-to-2010-in-florida-and-rest-of-the-nation/)
- [South Florida Condos - Is Condo Property Insurance a Real Concern for Owners, Sellers and Buyers?: Condo Water Damage Losses.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/14/south-florida-condos-are-very-popular-but-condo-property-insurance-needs-to-be-real-concern-for-owners-sellers-buyers-too-many-must-fight-insurance-companies-who-deny-damage-claims-like-condo-w/)
- [When Can Condo Owners File a Lawsuit and Avoid Mediation or Arbitration For Claims Against A Condo Board or Association?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/21/florida-condo-owners-when-owners-can-go-directly-to-court-and-file-a-lawsuit-and-not-be-forced-to-mediation-or-arbitration-for-claims-against-a-condo-board-or-association/) - In Florida, some condo disputes are serious enough to be filed as lawsuits without arbitration or mediation - real estate title problems and common area problems causing damage to property are two examples.
- [Read Senator Elizabeth Warren's Letter to SEC, DOJ, and Federal Reserve: Why Are No Banks Being Tried for Criminal Acts in Foreclosure Fraud?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/30/read-senator-elizabeth-warrens-letter-to-sec-doj-and-federal-reserve-why-are-no-banks-being-tried-for-criminal-acts-in-foreclosure-fraud/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Victims Facing Lots of Changes in May 2013, Many That Will Hurt Florida Borrowers and Home Owners](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/05/28/florida-foreclosure-victims-facing-lots-of-changes-in-may-2013-many-that-will-hurt-florida-borrowers-and-home-owners/)
- [Deficiency Judgments and Past Due Condo Association Payments](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/04/where-does-florida-law-places-liability-for-past-due-condo-association-liens-and-deficiency-judgments-heres-where/)
- [Infographic: American Housing Market Crash](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/06/infographic-american-housing-market-crash/)
- [Infographic: How Are Americans Spending Money on Home Improvements?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/13/infographic-how-americans-are-spending-money-in-home-improvements/)
- [Infographic: Census Bureau Explains US Economic Machine](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/20/infographic-census-bureau-explains-us-economic-machine/)
- [Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Courts](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/11/florida-governor-signs-foreclosure-reform-bill-hb-87-into-law-constitutional-violations-of-due-process-and-ex-post-facto-prohibitions-must-be-fought-in-florida-courts/)
- [Florida Deficiency Foreclosure Claims:  Banks Now Have One Year Statute of Limitations Deadline to Pursue the Deficiency](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/18/florida-deficiency-foreclosure-claims-now-one-year-statute-of-limitations-deadline-on-banks-to-pursue-the-deficiency/)
- [South Florida Condo Association Beats Bank in Foreclosure Fight:  Bank Failed to File Lawsuit Before Limitations Deadline](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/06/25/south-florida-condo-association-beats-bank-in-foreclosure-fight-bank-failed-to-file-lawsuit-before-limitations-deadline/)
- [Florida Vacant Foreclosure Homes: One-Third of U.S. Foreclosed Homes Sitting Vacant Sit in the State of Florida Per RealtyTrac Report](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/02/florida-vacant-foreclosure-homes-one-third-of-u-s-foreclosed-homes-sitting-vacant-sit-in-the-state-of-florida-per-realtytrac-report/)
- [Infographic:  American Attitudes Toward Foreclosure (Compiled by Trulia and RealtyTrac)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/05/infographic-american-attitudes-toward-foreclosure-compiled-by-trulia-and-realtytrac/)
- [Happy Fourth of July From Everyone at Sackrin and Tolchinsky!](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/04/happy-fourth-of-july-from-everyone-at-sackrin-and-tolchinsky/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Defense: Another Home Owner Victory Against Bank Foreclosure Action - Where's the Media Coverage?  Florida Foreclosure Defense Victories Happen, But They May Not Make the News](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/09/florida-foreclosure-defense-another-home-owner-victory-against-bank-foreclosure-action-wheres-the-media-coverage-florida-foreclosure-defense-victories-happen-but-they-may-not-make-the-news/)
- [Infographic: Home Energy Costs](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/11/infographic-home-energy-costs/)
- [Florida Forged Deeds: Foreclosure REO Properties Tempting Target for Fraudulent Conveyance of Homes to Innocent Buyers Via Fake Deeds](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/16/florida-forged-deeds-foreclosure-reo-properties-tempting-target-for-fraudulent-conveyance-of-homes-to-innocent-buyers-via-fake-deeds/)
- [Infographic: The 2020 U.S. Census Bureau Report](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/19/infographic-the-u-s-census-bureau-reports/)
- [Infographic: What Can Saving One Home From Foreclosure Do?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/25/infographic-what-can-saving-one-home-from-foreclosure-do/)
- [Jail Time for Robo-Signing Foreclosure Fraud Defendant Lorraine Brown of DocX: Is She a Scapegoat or Is Justice Served](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/23/jail-time-for-robo-signing-foreclosure-fraud-defendant-lorraine-brown-of-docx-is-she-a-scapegoat-or-is-justice-served-as/)
- [Forced Arbitration In Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/25/arbitration-is-a-part-of-every-floridians-life-whether-they-know-it-or-not-forced-arbitration-on-consumers-is-a-reality-they-dont-get-a-trial/)
- [July 2013 CoreLogic Report Shows Florida No. 1 in the USA for Foreclosures and Foreclosure Inventory with Florida Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Having Even Bigger Fight on Their Hands.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/07/30/july-2013-corelogic-report-shows-florida-no-1-in-the-usa-for-foreclosures-and-foreclosure-inventory-with-florida-homeowners-facing-foreclosure-have-even-bigger-fight-on-their-hands/)
- [Flippers Making Lots of Money in South Florida: Is this Great News for Short Sale Home Owners and Florida Borrowers Fighting Foreclosure?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/06/flippers-making-lots-of-money-in-south-florida-great-news-for-short-sale-home-owners-and-florida-borrowers-fighting-foreclosure/)
- [Forced Arbitration and Consumers: Florida Consumers Claims Against Companies Are Getting Harder to Fight](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/08/floridaarbitrationclaimscases/)
- [Infographic: Top 25 Markets for Flipping Homes](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/07/infographic-top-25-markets-for-flipping-homes/)
- [Infographic: Banking on Arbitration (Courtesy Pew Trusts)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/09/infographic-banking-on-arbitration-courtesy-pew-trusts/)
- [Infographic: FHA 203k Renovation Loan (Courtesy of RealtyTrac)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/16/infographic-fha-203k-renovation-loan-courtesy-of-realtytrac/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Help Scams and Mortgage Relief Fraud: Con Artists Prey on Florida Homeowners and Borrowers Promising to Help Fight Foreclosure - Don't Be a Victim](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/13/florida-foreclosure-help-scams-and-mortgage-relief-fraud-con-artists-prey-on-florida-homeowners-and-borrowers-promising-to-help-fight-foreclosure-dont-be-a-victim/)
- [Are Florida Short Sales a Favorite With Florida Lenders?: Florida Sellers Have Great Deals for Buyers - How Florida Short Sale Lawyers Can Help.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/20/florida-short-sales-have-never-been-a-favorite-with-florida-lenders-but-florida-sellers-have-great-deals-for-buyers-how-florida-short-sale-lawyers-can-help/)
- [Infographic: Financial Perks of Homeownership](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/23/infographic-financial-perks-of-homeownership-courtesy-california-assn-of-realtors/)
- [Infographic:  Benefits of Shorter Term Mortgage Home Loan (Courtesy California Ass'n of Realtors)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/30/infographic-benefits-of-shorter-term-mortgage-home-loan-courtesy-california-assn-of-realtors/)
- [Florida Arbitration Clauses in Florida Wills and Trusts: Can You Force Arbitration on Heirs and Beneficiaries?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/22/florida-arbitration-clauses-in-florida-wills-and-trusts-forcing-arbitration-on-heirs-and-beneficiaries/)
- [Foreclosure Help Fraud: 5 Tricks to Spotting Foreclosure Relief Scams When You’re Fighting Against a Florida Foreclosure or Trying to Lower That Home Mortgage Payment](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/08/27/foreclosure-help-fraud-5-tricks-to-spotting-foreclosure-relief-scams-when-youre-fighting-against-a-florida-foreclosure-or-trying-to-lower-that-home-mortgage-payment/)
- [Filing Bankruptcy to Fight Foreclosure in Florida: Will a Bankruptcy Filing End Up Hurting You, Not Helping You, in Your Foreclosure Defense?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/03/filing-bankruptcy-to-fight-foreclosure-in-florida-bankruptcy-filing-may-end-up-hurting-you-not-helping-you-in-foreclosure-defense/)
- [Renting a Florida Condo? What Should You Be Aware of in that Form Lease? Does it Reflect New Florida Landlord Tenant Laws Effective in 2013?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/06/floridacondolandlordtenantlawchanges2013/)
- [Infographic: Local Government by the Numbers (Courtesy: PewStates)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/07/infographic-local-government-by-the-numbers-courtesy-pewstates/)
- [Florida Foreclosure and Florida Bankruptcy: Two Trains On Different Tracks - More to Consider Before Filing Bankruptcy to Halt Florida Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/10/florida-foreclosure-and-florida-bankruptcy-two-trains-on-different-tracks-more-to-consider-before-filing-bankruptcy-to-halt-florida-foreclosure/)
- [FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LIENS: BANKS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES THAT MAY COME AFTER YOUR FLORIDA CONDO OR FLORIDA HOME IN A FORECLOSURE LAWSUIT](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/17/florida-real-estate-liens-banks-arent-the-only-ones-that-may-come-after-your-florida-condo-or-florida-home-in-a-foreclosure-lawsuit/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Backlog - Still Lots of Problems With Florida Foreclosures as Florida AG Reminds Florida Courts to Protect Florida Homeowner Rights in Foreclosure Proceedings](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/19/florida-foreclosure-backlog-still-lots-of-problems-with-florida-foreclosures-as-florida-ag-reminds-florida-courts-to-protect-florida-homeowner-rights-in-foreclosure-proceedings/)
- [Infographic:  Timeshares Resale Scams (FTC)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/20/infographic-timeshares-resale-scams-ftc/)
- [Lawsuits Against Florida Realtors: What Kinds of Claims Can You File Against a Florida Real Estate Agent or Real Estate Broker?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/09/24/lawsuits-against-florida-realtors-claims-against-real-estate-agents-or-real-estate-brokers-over-florida-property-disputes/)
- [Florida Hardest Hit Fund Applications Accepted Today - For the Few Florida Home Owners Who Will Get Help](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/10/01/florida-hardest-hit-fund-applications-accepted-today-for-the-few-florida-home-owners-who-will-get-help/)
- [Florida Real Estate Litigation: In a Court System Short on Cash, Florida Real Estate Lawsuits Just Keep Coming With Some Cases Involving Uncommon Issues](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/10/08/florida-real-estate-litigation-in-a-court-system-short-of-cash-florida-real-estate-lawsuits-just-keep-coming/)
- [Florida Slander of Title: Defamation Lawsuit Where Florida Real Estate Title is Disparaged - Can Actual and Punitive Damages Be Awarded?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/10/15/florida-slander-of-title-defamation-lawsuit-where-florida-real-estate-title-is-disparaged/)
- [The 2007 Florida Case of Duggan v. Peacock Point - Innocent Misprepresentation in a Florida Land Deal Results in Major Lawsuit and Seller Wins](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/10/29/the-2007-florida-case-of-duggan-v-peacock-point-innocent-misprepresentation-in-a-florida-land-deal-results-in-major-lawsuit-and-seller-wins/)
- [Happy Halloween from Sackrin & Tolchinsky!](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/10/31/happy-halloween-from-sackrin-tolchinsky/)
- [Time is of the Essence Provisions in Florida Real Estate Contracts: What Does This Contract Language Mean to You?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/11/05/time-is-of-the-essence-provisions-in-florida-real-estate-contracts-what-does-it-mean-to-you/)
- [Construction Defects in Florida: Florida Statutes Chapter 558 and the KB Home Nightmare at the Willowbrook Condos](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/11/19/construction-defects-in-florida-florida-statutes-chapter-558-and-the-kb-home-nightmare-at-the-willowbrook-condos/)
- [Happy Thanksgiving From Everyone at HallandaleLaw!](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/11/28/happy-thanksgiving-from-everyone-at-hallandalelaw/)
- [Specific Performance and a Florida Real Estate Deal: Why is it Expensive Litigation in More Than One Way?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/11/26/requests-for-specific-performance-in-florida-real-estate-deal/)
- [July 2014 Deadline for Older Foreclosure Deficiency Judgments - Small South Florida Banks and Credit Unions Increasingly Aggressive on Deficiency Collection Efforts](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/10/july-2014-deadline-for-older-foreclosure-deficiency-judgments-and-smaller-south-florida-banks-and-credit-unions-increasingly-aggressive-collection-efforts-on-deficiencies/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Turnaround](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/14/florida-foreclosure-turnaround/)
- [In Florida, Shared (Joint) Ownership Can Be a Big Problem: Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/17/in-florida-shared-joint-ownership-can-be-a-big-problem-if-a-creditor-stakes-a-claim-against-the-property/)
- [Florida #2 in Negative Equity Mortgages](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/20/florida-2-in-negative-equity-mortgages/)
- [Comparing RealtyTrac and CoreLogic Foreclosure Reports for Florida: How Bad Is It in South Florida and Miami Today?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/24/comparing-realtytrac-and-corelogic-foreclosure-reports-for-florida-how-bad-is-it-in-south-florida-and-miami-today/)
- [2014 Surprise for Florida Underwater Mortgages:  Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Tax Break Has Not Been Extended - Deficiency Will Be Taxed in 2014](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2013/12/31/2014-surprise-for-florida-underwater-mortgages-mortgage-forgiveness-debt-relief-act-tax-break-has-not-been-extended-deficiency-will-be-taxed-in-2014/)
- [Happy New Year from HallandaleLaw!](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/01/01/happy-new-year-from-hallandalelaw/)
- [Realtors on the Job: Its All About Protection From Bad Acts and Bad People](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/01/21/realtors-on-the-job-the-good-and-the-bad-for-florida-realtors/)
- [Real Estate Agents Gone Wrong - Short Sale Scams](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/01/23/real-estate-agents-gone-wrong-short-sale-scams/)
- [Flopping In Florida: Real Estate Agents And Insider Realtor Deals - Are You A Victim Of This Kind Of Florida Real Estate Fraud?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/01/28/flopping-in-florida-real-estate-agents-and-insider-realtor-deals-are-you-a-victim-of-this-kind-of-florida-real-estate-fraud/)
- [Florida Families After a Foreclosure: What Happens to Florida Households Post-Foreclosure?  Good News as Foreclosures Don’t Block New Home Mortgages](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/02/04/florida-families-after-a-foreclosure-what-happens-to-florida-households-post-foreclosure-good-news-as-foreclosures-dont-block-new-home-mortgages/)
- [How Do You Know If You Hired A Good Florida Real Estate Agent?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/02/12/how-do-you-know-if-you-hired-a-good-florida-real-estate-agent/)
- [When a Florida Real Estate Agent Does Something Wrong:  Florida Realtors vs. Florida Real Estate Commission vs. Florida Fraud or Negligence Claim](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/02/18/when-a-florida-real-estate-agent-does-something-wrong-florida-realtors-vs-florida-real-estate-commission-vs-florida-fraud-claim/)
- [Florida Listing Contracts: Know Your Contract Between You and Your Florida Real Estate Agent and Broker](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/02/25/florida-listing-contracts-know-your-contract-between-you-and-your-florida-real-estate-agent-and-broker/)
- [Top 10 Reasons Why Real Estate Agents Are Sued?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/03/13/top-10-reasons-why-real-estate-agents-are-sued/)
- [Florida Real Estate Partitions And Underwater Mortgages: Are They Connected?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/03/04/florida-land-partition-and-land-value-are-they-connected-sometimes/)
- [Fraud in Your Florida Home Purchase?: Water Leaks and Flooding In Your New Home](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/03/18/fraud-in-your-florida-home-purchase-is-there-water-leaking-or-flooding-in-your-new-home/)
- [Can I Sue The Florida Real Estate Agent For Falsely Advertising House Was On Town Sewer, Not Septic, Or For Septic Problems?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/03/25/can-i-sue-the-florida-real-estate-agent-for-falsely-advertising-house-was-on-town-sewer-not-septic-or-for-septic-problems/)
- [Lost Notes in Florida Foreclosure Cases: Banks Must Prove Their Case With Valid Legal Documents](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2014/04/01/lost-notes-in-florida-foreclosure-cases-banks-must-prove-their-case-with-valid-legal-documents/)
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- [Florida Real Estate Contract Lawsuits](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/11/01/florida-real-estate-contract-lawsuits/)
- [Florida Foreclosure Appeals](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/10/18/florida-foreclosure-appeals/)
- [Bartram: Florida Supreme Court Decision on Foreclosure Lawsuit Deadlines](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/11/15/bartram-florida-supreme-court-decision-on-foreclosure-lawsuit-limitations-deadlines/)
- [How To Notarize A Deed If A Seller Is In A Foreign Country (Or Another State)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/11/29/how-to-have-a-deed-notarized-if-the-seller-is-in-a-foreign-country/)
- [Bed Bug Claims By Florida Tenants](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/12/08/bed-bug-claims-by-a-florida-tenant-can-you-sue-the-landlord-when-bed-bugs-are-found-in-a-apartment-leased-home-condo-or-vacation-rental/)
- [How Do You Terminate The Joint Tenancy of Florida Real Estate?  ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/12/13/how-do-you-terminate-the-joint-tenancy-of-florida-real-estate/)
- [Satisfaction of Mortgages in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2016/12/27/satisfaction-of-mortgages-in-florida/)
- [Seller and Private Financing in Residential Real Estate Transactions under Dodd-Frank Act ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/01/10/risks-of-seller-and-private-financing-in-residential-real-estate-transactions-under-dodd-frank-act/)
- [Illegal Evictions in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/01/24/illegal-evictions-in-florida/)
- [Tenant Defenses to Residential Evictions in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/02/07/tenant-defenses-to-residential-evictions-in-florida/)
- [Conditions a Bank Must Satisfy Before Filing a Foreclosure in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/02/21/conditions-a-bank-must-satisfy-before-filing-a-foreclosure-in-florida/)
- [Residential Security Deposit Lawsuits in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/03/07/residential-security-deposit-lawsuits-in-florida/)
- [Getting Attorney Fees From A Bank Related To A Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/03/21/can-you-collect-attorney-fees-from-a-bank-related-to-a-foreclosure/)
- [Court Procedures That Can Delay Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/04/04/court-procedures-that-can-delay-foreclosure/)
- [Payment Defense to Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/04/18/substantial-performance-and-payment-defense-to-foreclosure/)
- [What Does The 2017 FHFA Foreclosure Prevention Report Mean For Florida Homeowners?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/05/02/what-does-the-2017-fhfa-foreclosure-prevention-report-means-for-florida-homeowners/)
- [Florida Supreme Court Gives Final Word on Bartram and Foreclosure Refiling](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/05/16/florida-supreme-court-gives-final-word-on-bartram-and-foreclosure-refiling/)
- [Ocwen Filing Bad Foreclosure Lawsuits: Is Ocwen Servicing Your Mortgage?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/06/13/ocwen-filing-bad-foreclosure-lawsuits-is-ocwen-servicing-your-mortgage/)
- [Partition of Florida Homestead Property](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/06/27/partition-of-florida-homestead-property/)
- [2 Cases of Banks Failing to Honor Mortgage Modifications in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/07/25/2-cases-of-banks-failing-to-honor-mortgage-modifications-in-florida/)
- [Constructive Notice in a Florida Foreclosure - Archer v. US Bank](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/08/08/constructive-notice-in-a-florida-foreclosure-and-archer-v-us-bank/)
- [6 Tenant Rights That All Florida Tenants and Landlords Need to Know](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/09/05/6-tenant-rights-that-all-florida-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know/)
- [Is Dyck O’Neal Trying To Garnish Your Bank Accounts and/or Wages?   ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/08/22/is-dyck-oneal-trying-to-garnish-your-bank-accounts-andor-wages/)
- [Real Estate Damage Claims After A Major Storm (Hurricane) in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/09/18/real-estate-damage-claims-after-a-major-storm-hurricane-in-florida/)
- [Landlord Tenant Disputes After A Major Storm (Hurricane)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/10/03/landlord-tenant-disputes-after-a-major-storm-hurricane/)
- [Can A Bank Lose The Right To Collect Taxes And Insurance From A Homeowner?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/10/17/can-a-bank-lose-the-right-to-collect-taxes-and-insurance-from-a-homeowner/)
- [Florida Real Estate Closings Don’t End At The Closing Table](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/10/31/florida-real-estate-closings-dont-end-at-the-closing-table/)
- [Does a Landlord Have a Duty to Inspect and Make Repairs Before Leasing to a Tenant in Florida?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/11/14/does-a-landlord-have-a-duty-to-inspect-and-make-repairs-before-leasing-to-a-tenant-in-florida/)
- [Does a Residential Landlord Need to Have Knowledge of a Dangerous Condition to Be Liable For A Tenant's Injuries?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/12/12/does-a-residential-landlord-need-to-have-knowledge-of-a-dangerous-condition-to-be-liable-for-a-tenants-injuries/)
- [Local Ordinances: Florida Landlords and Tenants](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/11/28/local-ordinances-florida-landlords-and-tenants/)
- [Lease Agreement Lawsuits in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2017/12/26/lease-agreement-lawsuits-in-florida/)
- [6 Tips For First Time Home Buyers In Florida (2026 Guide)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/02/20/6-tips-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-florida/)
- [Florida Title Company or Real Estate Lawyer: Who Should Handle Your Closing?           ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/03/20/florida-title-company-or-real-estate-lawyer-who-should-handle-your-closing/)
- [10 Reasons To Have A Home Inspection In Florida In 2026         ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/04/17/10-reasons-to-have-a-home-inspection-in-south-florida/)
- [3 Types of Foreclosure Defenses In Florida  ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/08/14/types-of-residential-foreclosure-defenses/)
- [10 Reasons To Survey Your Property In Florida        ](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2018/05/15/10-reasons-to-survey-your-property-in-florida/)
- [11 Reasons to Have a Municipal Lien Search](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2024/01/16/11-reasons-to-have-a-municipal-lien-search/)
- [What Are The Rights Of Tenants In Common In Florida?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2024/12/10/what-are-the-rights-of-tenants-in-common-in-florida/)
- [Can You Partition Homestead Property in Florida?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2024/12/24/can-you-partition-homestead-property-in-florida/)
- [Who Pays For a Partition Action in Florida?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/02/10/who-pays-for-a-partition-action-in-florida/)
- [Top 10 Problems When Two Siblings Inherit a House](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2026/02/17/top-10-problems-when-two-siblings-inherit-a-house/) - Get insights on the top 10 problems with inheriting a home with a sibling, from buyout disputes to maintenance battles, and learn how to solve them.
- [Short Sale vs Foreclosure: What Difference Does It Make On Your FICO® Credit Score?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/28/short-sale-vs-foreclosure-what-difference-does-it-make-on-your-consumer-credit-score-and-credit-rating/)
- [Can the Bank Garnish my Wages after Foreclosure if they are seeking a Deficiency Judgment against me?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/03/23/garnishing-wages-after-foreclosure-deficiency-judgment/) - Article discussing wage garnishment and deficiency judgments by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [State Attorney Generals Settlement With Banks - How are the Homeowners Helped Here?  They're NOT.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/15/state-attorney-generals-settlement-with-banks-where-r-the-homeowners-helped-here-theyre-not/)
- [Renting In South Florida: Landlord Tenant Law Is Designed To Protect You](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/01/20/renting-is-becoming-popular-in-south-florida-protect-yourself-under-florida-landlord-tenant-law/)
- [Tips for Buying REOs: Five Things to Consider Before Buying a Foreclosure, Bank-Owned Home (REO)](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/31/tips-for-buying-reos-five-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-foreclosure-bank-owned-home-reo/)
- [Broward County Real Estate – List of Helpful Links](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/05/21/broward-county-real-estate-list-of-helpful-links/) - Helpful list of free sites for researching Broward Real Estate by Larry Tolchinsky, Esq., Broward Real Estate Lawyer. Free consultations. Call (954) 458-8655.
- [Florida Open House Weekend Ends: Great Bargains If Title Is Certain](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/29/florida-open-house-weekend-ends-great-bargains-if-title-is-certain/)
- [Miami Home Sales Boom - But Buyer Beware: Are You Buying a House or a Lawsuit?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/01/miami-home-sales-boom-but-buyer-beware-are-you-buying-a-house-or-a-lawsuit/)
- [Florida Finally Debuts its Hardest Hit Fund Statewide: Can the Florida Hardest Hit Fund Help You?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/22/florida-finally-debuts-its-hardest-hit-fund-statewide-can-the-florida-hardest-hit-fund-help-you/)
- [Fed Help for Those Facing Florida Foreclosure Starts Today: South Florida Here's How To Apply for Hardest Hit Fund](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/19/fed-help-for-those-facing-florida-foreclosure-starts-today-south-florida-heres-how-to-apply-for-hardest-hit-fund/)
- [ACLU Sues To Stop Florida Judges' "Rocket Docket" Because It Hurts Florida Homeowners - Does This Help You?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/12/aclu-sues-to-stop-florida-judges-rocket-docket-because-it-hurts-florida-homeowners-does-this-help-you/)
- [Bankers Warned to Think Twice Before Going After Deficiency Judgments After Last Week's News of Overestimated Number of Strategic Defaults](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/24/bankers-warned-to-think-twice-before-going-after-deficiency-judgments-after-last-weeks-news-of-overestimated-number-of-strategic-defaults/)
- [Underwater Mortgages in Florida: What Are They, What Can You Do If You’re Underwater in Your Mortgage?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/08/underwater-mortgages-in-florida-what-are-they-what-can-you-do-if-youre-underwater-in-your-mortgage/)
- [Florida $250K Houses Bought for $200? Actual January 2011 Foreclosure Sales That May Well Be Bogus](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/01/18/florida-250k-houses-bought-for-200-actual-january-2011-foreclosure-sales-that-may-well-be-bogus/)
- [Banks are Choosing Short Sales at an Increasing Rate](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/03/05/banks-are-choosing-short-sales-at-an-increasing-rate/) - Article discussing short sales occurring at an increasing rate by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [Loan Modifications To Avoid Foreclosure Are Failing: Things to Consider Regarding Modifying Home Loans Right Now](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/10/loan-modifications-to-avoid-foreclosure-are-failing-things-to-consider-regarding-modifying-home-loans-right-now/)
- [Did Your Foreclosure Violate the Law?  Are You a Victim of Wrongful Foreclosure?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/08/did-your-foreclosure-violate-the-law-are-you-a-victim-of-wrongful-foreclosure/)
- [Broward County Probate: What Do You Need to Know?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/05/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-broward-county-probate/) - Broward County Probate information summary prepared by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Florida Appellate Court Orders Florida State Courts to Justify Foreclosure "Rocket Dockets" - Did The Court Illegally Foreclose On You?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/21/florida-appellate-court-orders-florida-state-courts-to-justify-foreclosure-rocket-dockets/)
- [Who Gets To Hold the Evil-Doing Foreclosure Fraud Law Firms in Florida Accountable?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/22/who-gets-to-make-the-evildoing-foreclosure-fraud-law-firms-in-florida-accountable/)
- [What is HAFA, What are the Feb 2011 HAFA Changes, and How Can HAFA Help You If You’re Facing Foreclosure? - Deficiency Judgment Relief](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/02/what-is-hafa-what-are-the-feb-2011-hafa-changes-and-how-can-hafa-help-you-if-youre-facing-foreclosure-deficiency-judgment-relief/)
- [Florida Homeowners' Insurance Rates May Rise Thanks to New Property Insurance Reform Law Being Passed by Florida Legislature](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/05/florida-homeowners-insurance-rates-may-rise-thanks-to-new-property-insurance-reform-law-being-passed-by-florida-legislature/)
- [Did You Get Scammed by a Florida Loan Modification Company?  What You Can Do, Plus Florida AG Goes After 3 Delray Beach Companies for Fraud](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/05/03/did-you-get-scammed-by-a-florida-loan-modification-company-what-you-can-do-plus-florida-ag-goes-after-3-delray-beach-companies-for-fraud/)
- [Florida Homeowners and Condo Owners: Beware of Proposed New House Deregulation Bill - HB5005](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/24/florida-homeowners-and-condo-owners-beware-of-proposed-new-house-deregulation-bill-hb5005/)
- [Florida Legislature Considers New Real Estate Laws To Deal With 2011 Economic Realities](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/10/florida-legislature-considers-new-real-estate-laws-to-deal-with-2011-economic-realities/)
- [South Florida Real Estate Market - Is It Being Manipulated?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/07/24/south-florida-real-estate-market-is-it-being-manipulated/) - Are banks manipulating South Florida real estate prices by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Underwater Mortgages in Florida: No Easy Answers and No Government Relief in Site](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/17/underwater-mortgages-in-florida-no-easy-answers-and-no-government-relief-in-site/)
- [Charges against Goldman Sachs can Help Foreclosure Defenses on Main Street](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/04/16/charges-against-goldman-sachs-can-help-foreclosure-defenses-on-main-street/)
- [Florida Deficiency Judgments: What is The Rest of the Story?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/10/15/florida-deficiency-judgments-the-rest-of-the-story/) - An easy to read explanation of Deficiency Judgments by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Deficiency Judgments in Florida: What Are They and Will I have to Pay?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/08/20/deficiency-judgments-in-florida/) - An easy to read explanation of Deficiency Judgments by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Will Lawyers for the Banks Be the Ones to Pay for All The Florida Foreclosure Fraud? Maybe.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/05/will-lawyers-for-the-banks-be-the-ones-to-pay-for-all-the-florida-foreclosure-fraud-maybe/)
- [Are Banks the Reason for Failing Loan Modifications? Another Foreclosure Paperwork Problem with Florida Lenders.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/03/03/are-banks-the-reason-for-failing-loan-modifications-another-foreclosure-paperwork-problem-with-florida-lenders/)
- [Florida Judge Holds Lawyer in Contempt for Bad Foreclosure, Dismisses July 2010 Foreclosure Judgment, and Bans Bank From Refiling](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/17/florida-judge-holds-lawyer-in-contempt-for-bad-foreclosure-dismisses-july-2010-judgment-and-bans-bank-refile/)
- [2011 Foreclosures: You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet - But Could There Be Any Good News Here?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/01/13/2011-foreclosures-you-aint-seen-nothin-yet-but-could-there-be-any-good-news-here/)
- [Renters’ Foreclosure - Know Your Rights](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/10/28/renters-foreclosure-know-your-rights/) - A summary of your rights when facing rental foreclosure by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Foreclosure Gate Expands Focus as Judges Across the Country Target Wrongdoing by Banks, Lawyers](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/01/11/foreclosuregate-expands-focus-as-judges-across-the-country-target-wrongdoing-by-banks-lawyers/)
- [Florida Foreclosures – Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat to the Rescue](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/06/26/florida-foreclosures-dwayne-wade-of-the-miami-heat-to-the-rescue/) - Dwayne Wade uses celebrity status to help Florida residents facing foreclosure. He joined nonprofit organizations to let residents know there is free help.
- [Florida Foreclosure Victims May Catch a Break: Feds Order Banks to Reimburse Homeowners](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/14/florida-foreclosure-victims-may-catch-a-break-feds-order-banks-to-reimburse-homeowners/)
- [Federal Hand Slap In Foreclosure Fraud Deal With Banks: What Will the State AGs Do Now?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/07/federal-hand-slap-in-foreclosure-fraud-deals-with-banks-what-will-the-state-ags-do-now/)
- [Are Home Buyers Really the Legal Owners of Foreclosure Homes? Maybe Not: Legal Title May Remain With Foreclosed-Upon Homeowner](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/01/25/are-home-buyers-really-the-legal-owners-of-foreclosure-homes-maybe-not-legal-title-may-remain-with-foreclosed-upon-homeowner/)
- [Improper Florida Condominium Election: What Happen if There Are Missing Voting Certificates?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/10/09/improper-florida-condominium-election-missing-voting-certificates/) - Case related to an improper condo election handled by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation
- [Florida Real Estate – Beware of Fraudulent Landlords](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/06/16/florida-real-estate-beware-of-fraudulent-landlords/) - Why a title search is important when renting Florida Real Estate by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Welcome to About Florida Law](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/03/17/welcome-to-about-florida-law/) - A blog published by the attorneys at Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., a Florida law firm. Since 1982, the attorneys have been helping residents of South Florida.
- [Florida Durable Power of Attorney – DPOA - A Primer](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/03/20/florida-durable-power-of-attorney-dpoa-a-primer/) - Florida Durable Power of Attorney published by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A. South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call us at (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Florida Condominium Law and the Broken Water Heater: Who is Responsible For The Mess and Damages?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/03/24/florida-condominium-law-and-the-broken-water-heater/) - Florida Condominium Law & the Broken Water Heater by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [What is a Self Proving Florida Will?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/04/01/what-is-a-self-proving-florida-will/) - Information describing what is a self proved will presented by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [How to Protect Assets from Beneficiaries’ Creditors’ Claims](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/04/09/how-to-protect-assets-from-beneficiaries-creditors-claims/) - Information describing what a Spendthrift Trust is presented by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Does the Client Have the Capacity to Sign Florida Estate Plan Documents? Wills and Powers of Attorney.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/04/15/does-the-client-have-the-capacity-to-sign-estate-plan-documents-my-checklist/) - Checklist of items to consider in determining capacity presented by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Beware When Buying An Older Condominium in Florida](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/04/24/beware-when-buying-an-older-condominium-in-florida/) - Discussion of issues related to older Florida Condominiums by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Hallandale Law - We work just down the street.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/05/06/hallandale-law-we-work-just-down-the-street/) - Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [How Do I Establish Domicile in Florida for Homestead Tax Exemption?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/05/14/establishing-domicile-in-florida-for-homestead-tax-exemption/) - Steps you can take to establish domicile in Florida by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Florida Personal Representative – Designation and Qualifications](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/05/27/florida-personal-representative-designation-and-qualifications/) - Requirements to be a Florida Personal Representative by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Broward County Probate and Liquid Assets – How Do I Establishing a Depository?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/06/05/broward-county-probate-and-liquid-assets-establishing-a-depository/) - Liquid Assets in a Broward Probate – Establishing a Depository - by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Florida Real Estate Foreclosures - The Nightmare of Buying From a Bank](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/06/25/florida-real-estate-foreclosures-the-nightmare-of-buying-from-a-bank/) - My experience with clients buying Florida bank foreclosures by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Florida Title Insurance – Who Pays?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/07/10/florida-title-insurance-who-pays/) - A discussion of who customarily pays for title insurance by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Florida Enhanced Life Estate Deed - Lady Bird Deed](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/07/16/florida-enhanced-life-estate-deed-lady-bird-deed/) - Details on the Florida Enhanced Life Estate Deed - by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [What happens if you die without a Florida Will – Florida Intestacy](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/08/06/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-florida-will-florida-intestacy/) - Summary of what happens if you die without a Florida Will by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., Broward Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Florida Probate Process - An Outline of the Steps in a Florida Probate](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/08/08/florida-probate-process-an-outline-of-the-steps-in-a-florida-probate/) - Florida Probate outline - prepared by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Florida Living Trust  - Trustee’s Duty to Inform Beneficiaries](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/08/28/florida-living-trust-trustees-duty-to-inform-beneficiaries/) - Florida Living Trust - Trustee's duties - prepared by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Broward County Probate and Florida Real Estate Law – Should Your Lawyer Know BOTH?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/09/03/broward-county-probate-and-a-real-estate-lawyer-your-lawyer-should-know-both/) - Broward County Probate - Real Estate Lawyer - by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Medicaid Recovery against Florida Homestead](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/09/14/medicaid-recovery-against-florida-homestead/) - Florida Homestead is protected from Medicaid by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.
- [Florida LLC vs. Florida S-Corporation: Which One Do You Chose?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/09/20/florida-llc-vs-florida-s-corporation/) - Differences between an S-Corporation and LLC by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation
- [Creditors’ Claims in a Florida Probate](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/10/02/creditors-claims-in-a-florida-probate/) - How creditor claims are handled in Florida Probates by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., Broward Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation
- [Walking away from your Home Mortgage: Can You Do So Without Consequences?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/11/05/walking-away-from-your-home-mortgage-not-without-consequences/) - Consequences for walking away from your mortgage by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Florida Probate - What Happens When the Original Will is Lost or Cannot Be Located](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/11/19/florida-probate-what-happens-when-the-original-will-is-lost-or-cannot-be-located/) - A summary of what to do when a Florida will is lost by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
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- [Florida Deficiency Judgments – What is Fair Market Value?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2009/12/11/florida-deficiency-judgments-what-is-fair-market-value/) - What is fair market value in determining a deficiency judgment by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [Explanation of Creditors’ Claims under Florida Probate Law](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/01/04/explanation-of-creditors-claims-under-florida-probate-law/) - Explanation of Creditors’ Claims in Florida Probate by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [What Is Undue Influence in Florida?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/01/13/undue-influence-in-florida/) - A summary of Undue Influence in Florida by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultations.
- [Larry Tolchinsky contributes to a Bloomberg.com article on Deficiency Judgments](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/01/30/larry-tolchinsky-contributes-to-a-bloomberg-com-article-on-deficiency-judgments/)
- [Are Prime Borrowers in Florida The Most at Risk for a Deficiency Judgment?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/02/09/prime-borrowers-in-florida-are-most-at-risk-for-a-deficiency-judgment/) - Explanation of why prime borrowers are most at risk for deficiency judgments by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [Are Foreclosure Defenses Stopping Mortgage Foreclosures?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/03/01/foreclosure-defenses-are-stopping-mortgage-foreclosures/) - Homeowners are living in their homes without paying their mortgages by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [Lenders Beware - Foreclosure Lawsuits are Going to Trial!](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/04/15/lenders-beware-foreclosure-lawsuits-are-going-to-trial/) - Article discussing lenders facing viable foreclosure defenses in trial by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [False Documents in Florida Foreclosure Cases - Getting the Word Out](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/04/30/false-documents-in-florida-foreclosure-cases-getting-the-word-out/) - Foreclosure plaintiffs are filing false documents to get around foreclosure defenses by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, South Florida Lawyers since 1982. Call (954) 458-8655. Free consultation.
- [Should You Avoid Paying Your Attorney a Monthly Fee During Foreclosure?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/08/11/avoid-paying-a-monthly-attorneys-fee-during-foreclosure/) - Inappropriate fees that some foreclosure attorneys charge and how to avoid them.
- [Are Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements Happening in This Difficult Environment for Job Seekers?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/09/14/enforcement-of-non-compete-agreements-is-a-hot-legal-issue-in-this-difficult-environment-for-job-seekers/)
- [Banks Suspend Foreclosures – Possible Fraud on Courts – Homeowners May Be Entitled to Compensation](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/10/01/banks-foreclosures-fraud-homeowners-may-be-entitled-to-compensation/) - Those homeowners who have already lost their home to foreclosure may be entitled to compensation from the bank because the banks may have fraudulently obtained ownership by having filed affidavits in support of their foreclosure proceedings that contained information that was not verified
- [Bank of America Foreclosures - Homeowners' lawsuits seeking compensation for wrongful foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/10/02/bank-of-america-foreclosures-homeowners-lawsuits-seeking-compensation-for-wrongful-foreclosure/) - Foreclosure defense attorneys will be asserting that the filing of the Affidavits is a fraud on the Court - Homeowners to seek compensation - time to bring a lawsuit to set aside the foreclosure action to be extended beyond the date the property was sold at auction-
- [Suspected Lender Fraud Opens Doors for Homeowners Who Have Lost Their Homes to Claim Wrongful Foreclosure](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/10/15/lender-fraud-opens-doors-for-claim-wrongful-foreclosure/) - Suspected Lender Fraud Opens Doors for Homeowners Who Have Lost Their Homes to Claim Wrongful Foreclosure and to seek Damages - by Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A.
- [Homeowners Are Not to Blame for the Foreclosure Mess](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/10/18/homeowners-not-to-blame-for-the-foreclosure-mess/) - I hope that homeowners don’t let the banks change the message and place the blame on them. Right now, the banks, the media and, I think, the general public just don’t get it. For some reason, the new scapegoat for the foreclosure mess is the borrower who is delinquent with their mortgage payments
- [Can the Bank Garnish My Wages During a Florida Foreclosure?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/10/28/can-the-bank-garnish-my-wages-during-a-florida-foreclosure/)
- [Chase Bank - What Are You Doing?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/11/04/chase-bank-what-are-you-doing/)
- [Setting Aside Foreclosure Judgments - Process Servers Violated Due Process?](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2010/11/05/foreclosure-fraud-process-servers-and-violation-of-due-process/)
- [Florida's Pino Case Goes to Florida Supreme Court: May Set National Foreclosure Fraud Precedent](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/04/floridas-pino-case-goes-to-florida-supreme-court-may-set-national-foreclosure-fraud-precedent/)
- [Citigroup Example: Will Your Bank Negotiate a Settlement of Your Wrongful Foreclosure Claim?  It's Looking Better All the Time.](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/02/15/citigroup-example-will-your-bank-negotiate-a-settlement-of-your-wrongful-foreclosure-claim-its-looking-better-all-the-time/)
- [Help for Florida Foreclosure Victims - Various Ways Florida Homeowners Can Get Help in Your Fight Today](https://aboutfloridalaw.com/2011/04/26/help-for-florida-foreclosure-victims-various-ways-florida-homeowners-can-get-help-in-your-fight-today/)

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