When a person wants to list a residential property on the market, he or she is obligated to adhere to all state laws and regulations that are relevant to such transactions. A buyer making an offer on a Florida property is protected by certain laws that require a...
Many Florida estate owners leave property to their loved ones through a last will and testament. A trust can also provide for the automatic transfer of the property included in the trust to a designated beneficiary upon the death of the trust creator. Sometimes,...
While preparing to purchase a home can be a major financial decision, it may also be something that might appear on your list of life-long goals. Even if you find a property that aligns with your preferences, there could be numerous essential steps to take to help...
If neighbors disagree about where one person's property ends and another begins, it can spark legal problems. Some farmers in Florida who also happen to be neighbors are currently in a dispute regarding such issues. In this case, most of the farmers say there is an...
A man who served in the U.S. Marine Corps is currently facing legal problems, which, he says, he could never have imagined would occur. As a resident of Palm Beach, problems arose when his landlord claimed he owed her $1,200 in back rent, thus prompting her to issue...
Many wealthy people, including some who are famous, live along the Florida coast in Palm Beach. In fact, billionaire Ken Griffin (owner of Citadel, LLC) has purchased numerous parcels of land, amassing property that stretches 1,400 feet along the coast. A real estate...
Florida land owners may want to learn about adverse possession and prescriptive easement laws. These two issues can cause complications regarding property ownership or use of property. Each issue can spark real estate disputes that may not necessarily end in a...
As in most states, there are many types of neighborhoods in Florida. Some homes, of course, are in remote areas while others include houses that are closer together. Even if separated by acres of land, when more than one house exists in a particular area, there is a...
When someone lives in a community that operates under a Homeowners Association (HOA), disputes sometimes arise between homeowners and neighbors or with the HOA organization itself. Often, such disagreements include issues having to do with exterior décor on a home,...
In both commercial and residential sales transactions, buyers and sellers will want to make sure all required legal documents have been properly executed and processed. If someone fails in his or her obligations regarding contractual agreements, the other party may...
