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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutWill Your Old Condo Association Sue You For Past Due Assessments After a Foreclosure?
You have gone through all the stress and heartache of a foreclosure proceeding on your Florida condominium. Maybe you’re a Florida resident who lost their home to the bank. You could be a snowbird or an out of state investor who was sued for foreclosure by your...
Inspecting Your Condo Records: What are the Official Records that a Florida Condo Association Must Maintain?
Updated: 7/29/21 Every Florida Condominium Association is required by Florida law to maintain and keep certain documents as part of its official records. The Condo Association has no option; it would be a violation of the Florida Condominium Act for specific documents...
Common Lawsuits Against Florida Condominium Boards
Last Update: 9/2/23 Learn About (jump to these sections): How is Condominium Living Different? Condo Boards Exceeding Their Power Condo Boards and Common Areas Condo Boards Get Nasty Over Pets Living near the beach is a dream of many Americans. Many have achieved this...
What is a Nuisance Under Florida Condominium Law?
Last Update: 02/10/16 Florida condo unit owners are guaranteed the right to enjoy their homes as they see fit under Florida law with one big (make that HUGE) limitation: they cannot use their property in such a way that it injures or impedes the rights of another...
Deficiency Judgments and Your Credit: Did the Debt Owner Furnish Accurate Information to The Credit Reporting Agencies?
Update to Deficiency Judgment Collection Efforts We have asked our clients to obtain a copy of their credit report to determine if the amount reported as due and owing is correct. We are doing so because we have noticed in some instances the amount being sought in the...
How Do You Draw the Ownership Line Between Florida Condominium Units and Common Elements?
Here in South Florida, condominium ownership is extremely popular. Our local skyline is filled with condo towers, particularly on or near the oceanfront where condominium projects can offer residents beach access and beautiful waterfront views. Accordingly, there is a...
Major Repairs to Your Florida Condo: Who Pays?
As we all know, here in Florida, condominiums are a very popular form of residential real estate ownership. Floridians as well as investors, retirees, and part-time residents (”Snowbirds”) find lots of advantages to buying a condo in our state. There are lots of...
Real Life Examples of Florida Real Estate Agents Doing Bad Things
Last Update: 04/18/16 Florida buyers and sellers are victims of the wrongful acts of real estate agents every day. Don’t be a victim; educate yourself. The real estate industry works hard to promote its own as professionals worthy of the public trust as...
Watch Out for Unlicensed Real Estate Agents in Florida
Last Update: 04/18/16 Be careful not to be the victim of an unlicensed real estate agent or real estate broker when buying or selling Florida real estate. Real estate transactions that are based upon mistakes or fraud can cause serious harm to buyers and...
What is the Real Value of Your Florida Home? – Breaking the Rules to Get a Deal Closed
Last Update: 04/18/16 The Importance of Real Estate Appraisals It's basic, if you want to buy a home in Florida with a mortgage, you need an appraisal of the property (you also need one if you want to refinance your mortgage). Appraisals are formal documents...
