Condominium associations are commonplace in Florida. These associations can offer residents the comfort of community amenities and take care of many landscaping needs … for a price. Condominium association fees range depending on the community. Lawmakers have...
Homestead laws can provide benefits to homeowners. State lawmakers initially passed such laws to encourage home ownership. These laws continue to offer benefits to homeowners in Florida. Three ways homestead law can work in a homeowner’s behalf include:...
Buying a waterfront home in Fort Lauderdale is an exciting venture. Whether you decide on an Intercoastal Waterway estate or oceanfront condo, the tranquility of waterfront living can make a dream turn into reality. Even if this is your second or third home, investing...
The legal community holds attorneys to a high ethical standard. The local bar association often sees over those who practice within the state and, in some cases, a complaint may head to court. In Florida, the Florida Bar recently announced the Florida Supreme Court...
A homeowner’s association (HOA) expects its board members to enforce the association’s governing documents. In some cases, a board member may fail to follow the rules or otherwise act inappropriately within their role. When this happens, the following...
Florida is known for its sunshine and beautiful weather. Unfortunately, part of Florida’s weather can also include devastating hurricanes. The damage caused by these storms can be severe and seriously damage structures in its path. To absorb those costs,...
It may seem like a dream view. Look out your window and you see lush, green grass. The best part? You do not need to take care of that grass. Owning a property near a golf course can come with pros and cons. One of the most obvious benefits, as mentioned above, is the...
A condominium can offer the perfect balance of comfort and privacy. Condominiums often have units with any number of amenities, which can include tennis courts, pools and access to golf. Those who own a condominium generally do not need to worry about the upkeep of...
A property line dispute can range from the minorly annoying tree branch that does not get trimmed and crosses into your yard to the extremely complex issues that were recently discussed in a case out of Florida. The case involved a property that originally consisted...
It all began in 2012 when a hotel owner needed an investor to sign on as a guarantor to a loan. The investor alleged the property owner transferred 50.5% of the property to the plaintiff in exchange for their support with the loan. The hotel owner then used the $6.5...
