A real estate sales contract establishes the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller. As a result, it is important to understand what each party must do to avoid a contract breach. Otherwise, litigation may become necessary in order for you to recoup losses. In this presentation, we provide […]
Foreclosure sales can be a great find. The mortgage holder, usually a bank, doesn’t want to take the time to go through the normal property sale process. And they will commonly accepts less than the property’s face value. However, with these cost savings come potential headaches. Another lender, the original […]
Is your community association prepared to deal with the aftermath of the next hurricane? Many associations around Florida were not ready to effectively handle recovery efforts from the last major hurricane season. This lack of community association preparedness resulted in unnecessary restoration and recovery delays as well as additional expenses. […]
Each year the Florida Legislature proposes and votes on bills for amending the Florida Statutes. Bills that pass both the Florida House and Senate go before the Governor who decides which bills become law. In the 2018 legislative session, approximately 150 fewer bills were proposed, and 40 fewer bills ultimately […]
Owners of waterfront property have “riparian rights” to access the navigable water and the right to a waterfront view in addition to their rights to use their upland property. Docking rights often are an area of dispute, not only for waterfront property owners seeking dock permits from the government, but […]
Many landlords are reluctant to grant tenant option to purchase in a lease agreement. That’s because the options may disincentivize other potential buyers or cause delays in the landlord’s negotiation of a sale. Still, landlords may grant options to purchase to attract large, creditworthy tenants, particularly if they are the […]
The Florida Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry in Florida. As a result, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. Florida Construction Licensing is further broken down by restrictions on the scope of work a respective […]
Florida’s condominium market has gained strength in the past five years; traditional sales are up, and prices are rising. In Northeast Florida, Condominiums and Townhomes spent an average of 11 fewer days on the market than single-family detached homes. As the condo market heats up and real estate developers consider […]
Prescribed burning can present complex legal issues touching on property rights, safety concerns, public health, negligence and regulatory hurdles.
Security deposits are obviously one of the most important tools for landlords to protect their property when leasing it to a tenant. However, when accepting a security deposit, residential landlords must comply with Florida law governing how security deposit must be held and how the accrued interest is paid out […]