Real Estate

Property disputes are frequent in the real estate world. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, or tenant, understanding these conflicts can help you face common legal challenges. The first step towards defending your rights is understanding the law. Then, you can...

Homeownership can offer you significant freedom to create a space that reflects you. However, the zoning of your property can create unexpected challenges. What should you know about zoning? What are zoning laws? Zoning laws are regulations governing the use of land...

When you look to buy a home in Florida, your chances of finding one you love depend on many factors, including the state of the market in your area and how high mortgage rates currently are. If you are facing a highly competitive real estate market, you may consider...

Real estate law has more facets than many people realize. As the buyer, seller or property owner, you should understand the most prevalent reasons for litigation over real estate contracts. There are a few common causes of real estate litigation. Breach of contract...

As a property owner, disputes with other home or business owners are sometimes inevitable. The law regarding land ownership in Florida is clear, often making it easy to determine who is in the right. Title disputes Disagreements of land titles can result from mistakes...

A purchase agreement contains the price, terms and requirements for a real estate sale. The goal is to protect both buyer and seller. If everything in the agreement is in order, the transfer of property should go smoothly. However, if one party defaults, the other...

Florida’s statutes allow landlords to evict tenants over unpaid rent even when tenants make partial payments. The Florida Legislature website notes that unpaid rent could result in tenants receiving a notice from their landlords. The notice may state that a landlord...

An appraisal is one part of selling your home in Florida. This step will provide lenders, interested buyers and yourself with an accurate idea of the value of your home. At least you hope it will. If your appraiser comes back with a value that you know is far below...

A Florida property owner generally has the right to use a piece of land in certain ways. An easement in gross agreement gives usage rights to an outsider, but many people are confused as to what these rights are exactly. There are certain privileges and...

If you have your heart set on moving into a historic home, you may need to consider the impact that it could have on your health. You should know what information your potential landlord or home seller should disclose to you about lead-based paint prior to signing a...