Homeowner’s associations (HOA) provide a number of benefits. Some come with community pools, tennis courts or golfing privileges, most have rules that help to better ensure neighbors have aesthetically pleasing exteriors and refrain from storing too much stuff in...
Real Estate Disputes
Overview of Florida’s construction lien law
Like other states, Florida has what is called a Construction Lien Law. The goal of this law is to ensure those who do work building or improving homes and buildings in this state either get paid or are able to recover some of their costs. The law itself is complicated...
Real estate escrow deposits: What happens if I walk away?
Real estate transactions come with some risk. Sellers take a risk when they accept an offer. They are no longer talking to other potential buyers and could loose out on other options if the deal falls through. A seller often asks for a deposit to help mitigate this...
Encroachment today: Fences, garages and saws — oh my!
Boundary disputes are not a novel concept. Neighbors have argued about where the line between their property lies for centuries. Otherwise amicable neighbor relations can quickly turn sour if the two disagree on where a fence should go or whether a tree is infringing....
A-Rod implicated in Florida real estate dispute
Baseball legend Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez is part of a six-year real estate battle with his ex-brother-in-law, Constantine Scurtis. The dispute involves a multifamily real estate venture and claims of continuing breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and breach of...
Landlords and tenants: 3 negotiation tips during COVID-19
Landlords and tenants in Florida are navigating unchartered waters. Never before have businesses and travel been shut down by the government due to a pandemic. Never before have tenants and landlords needed to figure out how to reach mutual agreements to keep both on...
Can an HOA foreclose on property owners for working from home?
Homeowners associations (HOA) can have some interesting requirements. From the color of exterior paint to length of grass, homeowners likely expect some requirements while others may come as a surprise. Whether known or not, further problems can develop if an HOA...
Walton homeowners continue to fight for beach rights
Those who own beach property know it comes with some benefits and risks. When looking at property in Florida on the emerald coastline of the panhandle, these benefits can include sugar white sand and beautiful green waters. The risks can include the occasional...
Florida real estate disclosure documents: Examples
Real estate disclosure documents, also referred to as property disclosure statements, are legally binding documents. A seller generally provides this information to a potential buyer after accepting a proposed offer. The details of these documents depend on applicable...
Two owners + one Florida home = bitter court battle
Two Florida homeowners recently took a nasty homeownership battle to court. The dispute involves a $500,000 single family property in Naples, Florida owned by a father and son. The two bought the home with a 50/50 ownership agreement in 2017. Although we do not know...
