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We Are A Boutique Real Estate Law Firm
Finding a title problem after buying a home can be unsettling. You thought closing settled your ownership. A title defect may involve a lien, ownership claim, recording error, easement or another issue affecting your rights. What happens next depends on the type of...
Homeowners sometimes need money for renovations, debt consolidation or other major expenses. Two common ways to borrow against home equity are cash-out refinancing and a home equity line of credit or HELOC. Each works differently and the right choice depends on your...
If you own a home and need money for a large expense, a home equity line of credit, commonly called a HELOC, may give you access to some of your home's equity without requiring you to refinance your existing mortgage. Because a HELOC uses your home as security,...
When you stop paying rent, your landlord has the right to start a formal eviction process. However, Florida law protects you from immediate or illegal removal. Your landlord cannot lock you out, shut off your utilities to force you to leave. A landlord must also...
Your purchase contract gives you a set amount of time to inspect the home. During this inspection period, you may hire a professional to check the property and identify possible problems. Learning about roof damage, mold or a broken major system might leave you unsure...
When you purchase a condo, one of the reasons you do so is for the amenities that come along with it. There may be certain services that are provided, such as lawn care or trash pickup. You may also be interested in using common areas, such as a swimming pool, a...
It depends. If you are changing your mind about a property that you are purchasing in Florida, you may be able to rescind your property purchase agreement under certain legally recognized scenarios. Before the window closes Florida law provides a "cooling-off"...
When a residential property has an easement, it is very important that the seller discloses this to any potential buyers. Not only do they deserve to know that the easement exists, but they also need to know what type it is. For instance, an easement in gross is...
When purchasing a condo, it’s easy to become focused on the purchase price and what the monthly payments will be; however, there are other expenses that you’ll also have to pay. A condo special assessment is one of those. This is an additional charge that a condo...
You spend weeks inspecting walls, testing plumbing and checking the roof before buying your first home in Florida. That kind of thoroughness is smart. But another layer of your home deserves the same attention, the legal framework that holds the entire property...
