Fraud and Forgery – Catch Me If You Can

The rise in instances of fraud and forgery in real estate transactions continues to sound alarms across the industry. The statistics governing fraud and forgery and the way the parties are targeted give all of us cause for concern. CertifID, a third-party verification service, reports that the [...]

2024-01-18T14:01:26-05:00Real Estate Law|

What the New Florida Landlord Tenant Law Could Mean for You

What the New Florida Landlord Tenant Law- HB 1417- Could Mean for You Introduction: In July of 2023, the State passed HB 1417, a law relating to Residential Landlord-Tenant Relationships in Florida. Intent and possible effects of legislation Some, like the Florida Realtors, think this legislation could help the Florida housing [...]

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What are some of the duties a Landlord and Tenant have towards each other ?

It is always easier when a Landlord and Tenant are on the same page and able to have a harmonious relationship. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. However, the Florida legislature has enacted certain statutes to try to ensure that Tenants and Landlords abide by certain duties toward each other. First and foremost, it [...]

2023-07-19T16:31:13-04:00Tenant Law|

What should the Landlord do if the Tenant abandons the Premises?

If you are a Landlord and discover or believe that your Tenant has abandoned the premises, you have a few options under the Florida Statutes. How to determine if a property has been abandoned. Before a Landlord acts on the belief that a Tenant has vacated the property and has no intention of [...]

2023-07-19T16:31:14-04:00Tenant Law|

How a Tenant can defend against an eviction

As discussed in a previous blog, a landlord in Florida must follow specific procedures if they wish to evict a Tenant. Fairly often, however, Landlords do not follow these procedures. So a Tenant may face the prospect of not having a residence, but with a solid legal case against a Landlord. Below are [...]

2023-07-19T16:31:15-04:00Tenant Law|

When a Property Manager in Florida can handle an eviction without an attorney

Can a tenant be evicted without the involvement of an attorney? In Florida, the answer is yes. A property manager assigned by the property owner can perform an eviction but only under certain circumstances. As the number of absentee real estate owners rise and Property Managers are counted on more and more to [...]

2023-07-19T16:31:16-04:00Tenant Law|
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