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...
A Florida resident once owned two adjacent pieces of property with a home on each side. The owner eventually had the homes torn down and built a new home on one of the lots. When the home was foreclosed, and a new owner acquired the empty lot next door, real estate...
Many business owners, as well as private property owners in Florida run into trouble when a party with whom they've signed a contract doesn't adhere to the terms. Whether you are a seller, a buyer, a landlord or tenant, it can be difficult and highly stressful to...
Some Florida homes are built close to one another. For others, the nearest home might be a quarter mile or more away. Either way, real estate disputes may arise if two property owners disagree about boundary lines. Sometimes there's a physical structure, such as a...
