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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutShould Florida Property Owners Proceed Pro Se and Represent Themselves in Legal Claims or Quiet Title Actions? Probably Not. Here’s Why.
Florida law does allow individuals to proceed with civil actions without an attorney - in legal jargon, it's called representing yourself "pro se." In this economy, finding ways to avoid the expense of attorneys' fees sounds smart, and there are situations where a...
Florida Newspaper Calls for Foreclosure Fraud Criminal Prosecutions of Five Big Banks Regardless of AG Settlement: Here’s Why and Why That’s Not Enough
The Tampa Bay Times published an editorial this week that details the flagrant evildoing that banks and financial institutions as well as mortgage servicers in this country have been orchestrating over the years, and how it has hurt the country, and particularly...
Florida Condo Owners Frustrated By Those Not Doing Their Part: Can a Condo Owner Sue a Delinquent Owner for Failing to Pay Condo Association Dues?
In Florida, condominiums are extremely popular - for retirees, downsizing couples, those wanting a vacation home or a second home - condo living in Florida has offered a wonderful life style to many, many people over the years. Over that time, condominium governance...
Quiet Title Actions in Florida: What Damages Can You Get? In a Quiet Title Lawsuit, What Do You Get When You Win?
Last Update: 11/7/21 In Florida, a quiet title action is filed pursuant to specific Florida Legislation found in Chapter 65 of the Florida Statutes, "Quieting Title." (You can read through the entire chapter online here.) In Chapter 65, Florida law defines three...
Florida Quiet Title Actions: 10 Things You Should Know About Quieting Title in the State of Florida
Last Update: 11/7/21 As the Florida real estate market moves along, title issues continue to cause problems for Florida home owners, those wanting to sell Florida property, as well as those who want to buy a Florida home or condo. Why? For one thing, the...
Florida Quiet Title Actions and Mortgage Termination Suits: Why Are Title Insurance Companies Wary in Florida of Issuing Title Insurance Policies?
Last Update: 02/24/16 Last week, the Sun Sentinel published an article that pointed out how one title insurance underwriter was advising its members, i.e., Florida title insurances agents, regarding "mortgage terminator" judgments and the problems associated with...
Homeowner Association (HOA & Condo) Foreclosure Lawsuits
Last Update: 10/10/20 Learn How HOA Foreclosures Work And What Happens When An Investor Buys The Property; Problems For HOAs, Owners and Renters. Florida homeowner association (HOA) foreclosures are where an HOA sues the homeowner because of the failure to pay their...
Another Florida End of Life Planning Issue: In Florida, Will Your Last Wishes On a Final Resting Place Be Respected? Tough Answers Under Florida Probate Law
When a loved one first passes away, the last thing on anyone's mind is Florida probate law. There's the fierce emotion of grief and loss, and the practicalities of letting everyone know and coordinating travel schedules for family and friends, while dealing with all...
SB 1196 Goes to Governor Scott’s Desk: Will He Veto New Law That Ends Implied Warranty of Developers and Puts Burden on Homeowners’ Associations and Individual Florida Home Buyers?
The Florida Legislature has passed SB 1196 and it's setting on the Governor's desk, awaiting his decision on whether to veto the darn thing or sign it into effective Florida law. Here is the full text of the law: Section 553.835, Florida Statutes Implied...
Florida Homeowner Associations and Condo Owner Associations: What kind of Conflicts Are There and Do You Have to Live With This Nonsense?
For those that move to Florida from other parts of the country or from other parts of the world, one bit of culture shock may be the reality that homeowners associations are commonplace in our state. You may know them by another name: neighborhood association,...
