For the past 10 years, Grove Isle Condominium Association in Florida has been entangled in lawsuits regarding a proposed development project on the island. Several residents were said to have been disgruntled about the plan, saying it would destroy their beautiful...
The topic of boundary lines often comes up in disputes over land ownership. Real estate law is complex and resolving legal problems can be difficult, especially if boundary infringements are an issue. An ongoing dispute in Florida involves a development company that...
Many people in Florida and elsewhere bequest property to their children when they die. A woman in another state inherited property that belonged to her parents, where they had built a home when they were in their 50s. The woman has been in possession of the property...
In the 1970s, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) was implemented. RESPA has an impact on today’s real estate transactions as well, particularly from a borrower’s perspective. The more a Florida borrower knows about RESPA, the better able he or she will...
Finding a building or practical space from which to run a business is not easy. It can be costly and difficult to find a commercial building that works for the individual needs of the Florida business. It’s crucial to negotiate a lease that is adequate and thorough as...
Landlords may own and manage rental property, but there are limits to what they can do regarding their tenants. If a Florida landlord tries to unfairly evict a tenant, the tenant may feel as if there is nothing he or she can do to stop it. In some cases, there may be...
Purchasing property for commercial or residential purposes can be an exciting step, but it is also a major financial and legal transaction. Even in seemingly straightforward real estate transactions, there is the potential for disputes and complications that can cost...
When there is a threat to an owner’s property rights, that individual has the right to seek legal recourse and a beneficial resolution. One common way that Florida property rights can come into question is over boundary lines. These lines mark where one person’s...
A wealthy former oil trader and her husband, who also acquired a fortune in his transportation and logistics career, have been involved in litigation concerning their Florida residence and a neighbor's home. The neighbor happens to be the former president of Goldman...
A Palm Beach County tax collector went toe to toe in court against Airbnb, Tripadvisor and HomeAway, and lost. The ruling was appealed and a majority decision in the 4th District Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's ruling. The issue at hand was whether businesses...
