You've bought a condominium, townhouse or a house in Florida as a second home, and while you enjoy spending time in the Sunshine State, your primary home is elsewhere. It makes sense to rent out your property to get a return on your investment. However, the question...
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What are your rights in a foreclosure situation?
Unfortunately, some Florida homeowners end up facing foreclosure. Whether it's due to an unexpected medical expense or the loss of a job, missed mortgage payments can result in a foreclosure on your home. If you're currently undergoing a foreclosure, you have certain...
Understanding Tenants’ Rights During a Foreclosure
Tenants living in rentals in Florida have the expectation that as long as they pay their rent to their landlords, they can live in their homes. They understand that if they don't pay their rent, they may end up evicted and kicked out on the street. Tenants should also...
Do home sellers have to disclose potential issues?
The state of Florida requires home sellers to disclose anything that might be dangerous to the new owners. This could include safety hazards, leaky roofs, mold infestations and more. If they don't disclose this information, the homebuyers might file a lawsuit. What do...
Ways to stop a foreclosure
When you first got your home in the great state of Florida, foreclosure was probably not on your mind. However, life can throw you many curveballs, including things like demotions, medical bills, and many other incidents. Regardless of how you got into your situation,...
Floridians currently face the highest foreclosure rates in the US
A 2020 housing survey shows that Florida has the highest number of people behind on their rent or mortgage in the country. Over half of the households in Florida are currently behind in their housing payments. Without intervention, this could result in the state...
How can you achieve debt relief?
Bankruptcy isn't only your option if you're trying to get out of debt in Florida. Before you file for Chapter 7, you can try a number of debt relief options that might make your finances more manageable. If you successfully get your debt paid off, you can forget about...
Can you contest a will in Florida?
Even though a will is a legally binding document, there are instances when an individual can legally contest the legality of a will. While you have to meet certain criteria to formally challenge a will, the law does allow for questions concerning the validity of a...
Resolving probate between siblings
In many cases, even when someone has created an estate plan, there is still a chance of an argument starting between siblings and other family members regarding the distribution of assets. Most people in Florida are told that an estate plan is enough, and although it...
Staying in your house following foreclosure?
When you get the notice about your house going into foreclosure in Florida, you might be scrambling to find a new place to live. Fortunately, you might have some time before you're officially evicted from the house. Depending on the situation, that time can range...