Learning that someone died in a home can affect how a buyer feels about the property. Buyers may reconsider because of personal beliefs. However, Florida law does not treat that history as information that a seller must volunteer. A death should be distinguished from...
Real estate title defects can significantly complicate a transaction. It is often important to address these issues upfront and explore potential resolutions. In some cases, a title defect will be so significant that the property transfer cannot be completed until it...
A new property owner may have to honor an easement that already existed on that property when they purchased it. It usually depends on how the easement was set up initially. In some cases, a property will have an easement in gross. This is a personal agreement between...
Real estate contracts often include contingency clauses, which are stipulations that must be met in order for the contract to remain binding between the two parties. Often, these are used as a way to protect a buyer when they make an offer on a property. For instance,...
Inheriting a home sometimes occurs when a person loses a loved one. If you’re dealing with this, there are some challenges that you may face. One of these has to do with being able to access the mortgage information on the home. Some people assume that access to the...
Fences can improve property value or limit the chances of conflict between neighbors. In some cases, neighbors agree to erect a fence jointly and share the costs associated with doing so. Other times, one neighbor may decide they want a fence and may put one up at the...
Title problems, whether they involve boundary disputes or recording errors, can threaten your ownership rights and potentially cost thousands of dollars. Your first consultation with a real estate lawyer serves as a critical first step toward resolution. This meeting...
As a prospective business owner, you have run into some real estate issues. You purchased a property that you believe will be ideal for your new company. The only problem is that the city is now telling you that the property is only zoned for residential use, so you...
A commercial real estate lease makes retail, industrial or office space available without locking a company into a specific facility indefinitely. Many entrepreneurs and business leaders reviewing commercial leases for the first time have a false sense of confidence...
Real property law includes complex doctrines, and one notable example is adverse possession. In Florida, this legal mechanism allows a non-titleholder to acquire ownership of land under specific statutory and common law conditions. Understanding adverse possession in...