Those who live in Florida or visit here on vacation have no doubt been to one or more of the state’s beautiful beaches. There are more than 600 miles of sandy beaches in the Sunshine State. Some stretches of sand have sparked real estate disputes in the past when...
Real Estate Disputes
Florida developer enmeshed in real estate dispute
Within the last year, Florida passed a new law that enables building developers to bypass certain zoning codes. To do so, they must provide affordable housing structures, otherwise known as “workforce housing.” A real estate dispute is now simmering between a luxury...
When real estate law and criminal law intersect
A woman’s son recently told Florida investigators about an incident that took place between his mother and her neighbor. It was reportedly not the first time the two women had argued. Real estate law, and more specifically, the property line between the two women’s...
Property owner facing criminal charges after HOA dispute
A man who lives in another state maintains a backyard apiary (beehives) as a hobby. This man believes he has a right to do so. Several others disagree, however, including members of the HOA that governs community property where the man lives. An HOA dispute has led to...
Understanding Florida escrow laws can avoid real estate disputes
The term “immediately” means “within three business days” regarding the depositing of escrow funds in Florida. A broker must deposit escrow funds into an insured escrow or trust account at a bank, savings and loan association, trust company, credit union or title...
Real estate dispute makes headline news
Miami is the backdrop for many luxury homes, some worth millions of dollars. As in all states, when a broker or agent sells a home, the seller is typically obligated to pay a commission. This issue is the central focus of a real estate dispute that is brewing in...
MV Realty in real estate dispute with Florida AG
The Florida Attorney General recently sued MV Realty company. The Attorneys General of two other states also sued. All three states have accused the company of predatory lending. The real estate dispute concerns supposed “services” that the company has provided under...
Federal judge sides with property owner in real estate dispute
A federal judge sitting in Miami has handed down a ruling that has made a particular entrepreneur happy while producing a less positive outcome for the man’s former business partner who filed a claim against him. The plaintiff had claimed that the defendant...
Former members and church leaders battling over real estate
In Florida and throughout the country, legal problems often arise when two or more parties disagree about property rights. A complex legal battle is currently brewing in another state. The central focus of the case is a church building and surrounding property. The...
Why it’s beneficial to hire a real estate attorney
Property issues can be complex and difficult to resolve. Florida landlords and tenants sometimes have disagreements. And buyers and sellers often encounter legal problems that delay a closing, or developers and property owners fight over boundary lines or access...