You might be one of many Florida residents who rent an apartment or condominium complex in this state. Perhaps you live there full-time, year-round or maybe you reside in another state and use your rental property to escape winter weather elsewhere. If real estate...
Problems about real property can be stressful. If you're worried about real estate disputes that you don't seem to be able to resolve, it can affect every aspect of your life. Often, money is involved in such disputes, such as disagreements over unpaid rent or...
If the property you purchase or sell in Florida borders another person's residence, it is always wise to make sure you clearly understand any local ordinances or state laws that may pertain to property borders. For instance, if there is a fence on or very near the...
The mood between a Florida school district, a building developer and a group of residents might currently be described as contentious. The three parties have been entangled in real estate disputes since November. Soon, a circuit court judge will hand down a final...
Most everyone is familiar with Disney World in Florida. Decades ago, Walt Disney spoke of creating a Utopian society called "Celebration Florida" where "the simple life" would be preserved not far from Magic Kingdom. In this community, every home and lawn would be...
The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to hear a complex case that has already passed through the lower courts of the state. The plaintiffs are appealing from an adverse ruling made in the 1st District Court of Appeals. The real estate disputes involved have to...
Many Florida apartment complexes include elderly residents. If a tenant dies, there are state codes and regulations that govern issues such as removal of personal items from a decedent's apartment. Real estate disputes might arise if a relative or other person acting...
A lot of people in Florida own real estate. Perhaps, you're one of many people in the state who own a home or a business, maybe even both. Any number of issues, such as those involving selling, buying, investing, building or other contract-related topics, can arise at...
What if a Florida tenant arrives home to his or her apartment and finds all personal belongings at the curb? Upon further investigation, the tenant realizes the lock has been changed on the apartment door. Is this okay? Can a landlord do this, or is it breaking a law?...
Many Florida residents are homeowners. By year's end, a lot of people will put "for sale" signs in their front yards. Sometimes, selling a home is an uncomplicated, low-stress process. Other times, it is a bit more complex, especially if real estate disputes...
