Whether you are a landlord or tenant in these uncertain times, you face the likelihood of a dispute over rent, repair or some other aspect of your short term lease. These disputes are often exacerbated by mistakes or missteps made on both sides. If you find yourself in a dispute with your tenant or landlord…
Do you make – or plan to make money using a house flipping business model? If so, here are a few of the legal aspects of the house flipping business model to look out for in Florida. FHA Restrictions Many homes that fall into the category of “flippable” may be located in areas dominated by…
Airbnb and Vrbo are the most popular of several “peer-to-peer” online services that allow you to share a residence you own with visitors for a fee. These platforms provide an excellent way to earn money either as a side income or as a full-time business. Despite its many advantages in terms of independence and being…
When investors choose to acquire property in Florida, they often do so via a Limited Liability Company LLC. One alternative to the LLC is to hold the property in a trust. There are distinct advantages to using a trust, though the disadvantages should carefully be weighed in to determine if a trust is the right…
Before you sign a commercial lease: Finding the right property for your business can be a complicated and time consuming process. After finding the right tenant’s agent, searching properly-zoned locations and short listing several properties for your business, there are four crucial steps that every tenant could take to ensure a successful outcome. These steps…
Property Liens: 11% of transaction delays are caused by unresolved title-related issues on a property according to the 2017 Realtors Confidence Index. The most common of these issues is the lien – a legal and financial barrier to prevent sale of a property until a debt has been resolved How Liens Delay Property Sales In…
Real Estate Attorney – South Florida is one of the nation’s hottest Real Estate markets. As result, the region is also home to more real estate agents than most other areas of similar size in the US. In all, some 21,000 active real estate agents ply their trade between Boca Raton in the north and…
HOA and Condo Association Law: Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and Condominium Associations are very unique in that are often run by elected individuals who have little legal and real estate experience. Nevertheless, HOAs and condominium associations are governed by complex laws that specify certain rights and obligations to residents. Board members and staff of HOAs and…
A real estate transaction involves significant legal issues that should be handled by a real estate attorney. Hire one early on in the process of selling or buying a property to make sure you’ve covered all your bases. Buying or Selling Real Estate in South Florida? Here are five reasons why you need to hire…
Easement law grants others access to owned property and can come in official and unofficial forms. Easements can start with an agreement or simply evolve over time. Here, we explore what an easement is and what legal matters may arise around the concept of non-owner property use and access. What is an Easement? An easement…
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