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Florida Real Estate Law
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About6 Tips for Buying a Foreclosure in Florida
Florida foreclosures are tempting to many looking to buy a Florida home or condominium, if for no other reason that there are so many bank-owned properties available for sale today. Anyone searching through online real estate sites can find lots of foreclosure...
5 Things Florida Tenants Must Know About Their Security Deposit
In Florida, renting a house or apartment does not come with a legal requirement that the tenant pay a security deposit to the landlord; there is no statute that forces the landlord to demand one. Still, it is very rare for the landlord not to require a security...
Who Are Indispensable Parties In A Florida Foreclosure?
Florida lenders cannot foreclose on a residential property without filing a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit must follow all the standard procedural rules of any lawsuit filed in Florida, including meeting the due process requirements of the federal and state constitutions...
Can a contract for the sale of real property still exist if the buyer fails to accept the sellers counteroffer for the contract?
According to the case law as of the date of this article, a contract for the sale and purchase of real property will not exist if the buyer fails to accept the seller's counteroffer for the contract within the time and manner specified. See: Sullivan v. Economic...
What Are Common Buyer Claims Against House Flippers?
According to Florida law, common claims against house flippers often involve allegations of fraud and misrepresentation (failure to disclose), breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection laws: 1. Fraud and Misrepresentation: House flippers may be sued...
Payment in Florida Real Estate Sales: 5 Things Sellers Need to Know
At a Florida residential real estate closing, the buyer may be excited to get the keys and garage door opener to his new home or condo, but the seller is focused on one thing: being paid. Show her the money! Of course, the seller does not get actual cash or a...
Top 10 Problems When Two Siblings Inherit a House
Inheriting a home with a sibling can be complicated from buyout disputes to maintenance battles. Get insights on how to solve them. Inheriting a family home is often a bittersweet milestone. On one hand, it is a generous gift that can build wealth and preserve family...
Who Pays For a Partition Action in Florida?
According to Florida law, in partition actions, costs and attorney's fees are generally paid by all parties in proportion to their respective interests in the property, as required by statute, with the court having discretion to adjust these allocations based on...
Can You Partition Homestead Property in Florida?
According to Florida law, the homestead exemption does not preclude a court-ordered sale in a partition suit if the property is indivisible and such a sale is necessary to protect the beneficial enjoyment of the owners in common to the extent of their interests in the...
What Are The Rights Of Tenants In Common In Florida?
According to Florida law, tenants in common have several rights and obligations regarding their real estate, including, but not limited to, the right to partition, the obligation to share expenses, the right to possession and accountability, and the right to a credit...
