On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’ve covered the appeal of Florida’s low tax rates on this blog before. One of the biggest tax breaks available to residential property owners is the homestead exemption. This exemption reduces your property’s assessed value, effectively reducing the amount of...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
You’ve found a place you love and is within your price range. All that’s left to do is to sign the closing paperwork and you’re good to go. However, several things can derail a closing at the last minute. Here are some common things that can go wrong during the...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Condominiums are not just for Baby Boomers. While condos do offer ease of living because typically someone else does the heavy lifting (yard, sidewalk and exterior maintenance) these benefits are also appealing to people who travel and those with young families....
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Aug 19, 2020 | residential leasing, Uncategorized
It is becoming increasingly common for people to rent out their home or vacation property. In the past, this meant that owners either handled the marketing themselves or used a brick-and-mortar rental company. Now online platforms Airbnb and VRBO have become the...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many property owners choose to rent their extra rooms, garage units or entire homes for short periods of time to vacationers. While this can be a lucrative situation and offset your normal housing expenses, it can also be a gamble. There are many legal concerns to...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
The homeowners association that governs your condominium development in Florida must have a number of legal documents. These include master covenants and restrictions, among others. At Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A., we assist condo owners and HOAs in ensuring that...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Aug 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Florida state law provides some very specific language as to the relationship and rights between landlords and tenants. Did you know that as a landlord, you cannot prohibit your tenants from using water beds? However, if your tenant wishes to have any number of water...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Jan 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
At times, your Homeowner’s Association (HA) contract can look all-powerful and intimidating. There are clauses in every contract that outline what they can limit and regulate, but the people who interpret it are known to push the envelope. If you suspect that...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Nov 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is always important to understand all of the zoning regulations and land use laws before purchasing a house. Zoning began as a strategy for city planning in the early twentieth century, but it has increasingly become a way for communities to regulate both the use,...
On behalf of Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. | Oct 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Homeownership is something most people aspire to have. Whether you are getting out of the renting world by purchasing your first home, or are experienced in the housing market, there are a few things you should always do before making a purchase. Your home is the...
