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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutHow Can Florida Condo Owners Boot a Bad Condo Manager?
Most large Florida condominiums are overseen by property management companies that are hired by the Association to handle the day to day operations for the condominium. (Small Florida condo associations usually have an individual condo manager to manage the property.)...
When Can Condo Owners Be Fined by Their Condo Association?
There’s some good news for you if you own a unit in a Florida Condominium: at least you’re not living in a Florida HOA! Under Florida law, for whatever reason, a Florida Home Owner Association is able to place a lien on a home if the owner fails to pay a fine that has...
Will 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...
