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Florida law gives property owners a legal process for removing someone who stays on the property without permission. The first question is whether the person is truly a squatter or whether the facts point to a landlord-tenant relationship, because that determination...
Buying a home can feel like a major milestone, but hidden problems can quickly change that experience. A roof leak may appear after heavy rain. Termites may show up behind a wall. An old plumbing issue may cause damage that was not obvious during a showing. If you...
Real estate ownership is not always as straightforward as it may initially appear to be. For example, sometimes questions arise about who actually owns a property or whether another person or entity has a valid legal interest in it. When these disputes create...
People who are purchasing a home should understand their legal rights to the property. One thing that they have to be mindful of is an easement, which is a legal right for another party to use a certain part of the property for a specific purpose. An easement doesn’t...
Buying or selling a home is exciting, and you’re looking forward to beginning a new chapter in your life. But even when everything seems on track, unexpected problems can delay or completely derail your closing. Title issues are more common than many people realize,...
If defects are discovered after an inspection, a home buyer and a seller have several options. A buyer can accept the home “as is” and ask for a price reduction or repair credits. They may also request the seller to repair the defects before closing. The seller can...
Divorce often forces people to make major financial adjustments. The liquidation of property is common when homeowners divorce. Most of the time, property sales that occur before or immediately after divorces are straightforward transactions. However, occasionally...
When buying a home, you need adequate details to make an informed decision. Florida law requires sellers to disclose all known facts that materially affect the value of residential real property and are not readily observable to the buyer. But this is not always the...
Title insurance premiums often give home buyers sticker shock. Policies often cost thousands of dollars, and there are two policy premiums included on the typical settlement statement. Buyers have to pay for two separate title policies, in addition to other major...
Many real estate purchases involve the use of contingency clauses. These clauses essentially mean that the sale does not have to proceed unless certain stipulations are met. For instance, there could be a contingency clause stating that the buyer is able to walk away...