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...
Real Estate Disputes
Real estate issues spur inheritance trouble
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,...
A title search may help mitigate various property title concerns
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...
Florida farmers entangled in real estate dispute
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...
Military veteran in real estate dispute with landlord
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...
Billionaire against millionaire in real estate dispute
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...
2 real estate issues should concern property owners
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...
Real estate dispute in another state got out of hand
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...
Florida homeowner in legal battle with HOA
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,...
Real estate buyer goes to court to request $50k back
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...