Sharing What I Know About
Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
About11 Reasons to Have a Municipal Lien Search
Purchasing real estate in Florida may involve several kinds of claims or liens by third parties, including the local municipality. Sometimes, the seller may not be aware a municipal lien exists, much less the buyer. Lack of knowledge is no defense to a lien. Even...
Can Siblings Force The Sale Of Inherited Property in 2026?
In Florida, siblings can force the sale of inherited property through a partition action. This statutory legal procedure divides the property among co-owners or allows for the sale of the property and distribution of proceeds among them. Most disputes involving the...
Quitclaim Deed Forgeries (2026 Guide)
Did Someone Forge a Deed on Your Property? Here Are the Three Most Common Situations. Deed fraud and forgery happen in Florida more often than most people realize. If you have discovered something wrong with a deed tied to your property — or if you believe someone has...
3 Types of Foreclosure Defenses In Florida
Last Update: 10/10/20 In Florida, foreclosure defenses (for residential foreclosures) can be categorized into three different arguments. Those arguments focus upon either (1) the validity of the mortgage; (2) whether or not there has been a “default” under the law;...
10 Reasons To Survey Your Property In Florida
Florida home buyers are not required by law to survey their residential property before they close on their new home. However, it’s a good idea to do so because any number of issues can materially affect the value of the property and the ability to sell...
10 Reasons To Have A Home Inspection In Florida In 2026
Under Florida Statute 468.8311, home inspection services are defined as “a limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home” performed by a licensed home inspector. Those items include: The Structure of The...
Florida Title Company or Real Estate Lawyer: Who Should Handle Your Closing?
Florida does not require an attorney to oversee a residential real estate transaction. A buyer can purchase a home or condo in Florida and get a mortgage without getting legal advice from an attorney. A real estate agent can provide standardized contract forms, and a...
6 Tips For First Time Home Buyers In Florida (2026 Guide)
First-time homebuyers are often anxious because the purchase of their single-family home or condominium will likely be the largest transaction of their lifetime. For this reason, a new home buyer may find this process less overwhelming when it is separated into 3...
Can You Sue Your Landlord For A Slip and Fall? (2026 Guide)
Get insights on common injury scenarios, proving negligence, actual case examples, and the compensation you can recover. Were you physically injured at a Florida rental property? If your landlord knew about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it, you may have a...
Quitclaim Deed Lawsuits (2026 Guide)
In this article, we'll break down: Quitclaim deeds in Florida 3 common quitclaim deed lawsuits Other issues that can lead to quitclaim deed related lawsuits Are you having an issue with a quitclaim deed in the chain of title? In Florida, quitclaim deeds are one of the...
