Legal Ramifications of a Seller’s Disclosure
Sellers of residential property often ask whether they are required to disclose facts about the property which would scare off a buyer or which could decrease the value of the property. The Florida Supreme Court addressed this issue with a landmark ruling in the 1985 case Johnson v. Davis. The Court held that “where the
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New Condo & HOA Laws
THE 2021 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE ENACTED SEVERAL LAWS THAT IMPACT COMMUNITY AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS. Senate Bill 72, now Chapter Law 2021-1, limits the liability of business entities, which includes not-for-profit condominium and community associations, from civil court actions based upon COVID-19-related claims. Senate Bill 56, now Chapter Law 2021-2, amends the Condominium Act to extend the
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UPDATES IN EVICTION MORATORIUM & MORTGAGE FORBEARANCE
On May 5, 2021, DC District Court Judge Friedrich ruled that the CDC’s moratorium on evictions impermissibly exceeded their Federal authority. The same day, the Department of Justice appealed that Order, and on May 14, 2021, Judge Friedrich stayed his Order pending review. Irrespective of this Order, if you are a landlord (or a tenant)
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WHAT IS LAND USE LAW?
Land use law generally refers to local zoning and other laws which regulate the use of land. For example, certain zoning districts limit land use in those districts to residential use. Other districts might be limited to commercial use, or industrial use, or agricultural use. Laws like this help to preserve the value of properties,
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CUSTOM HOME CONSTRUCTION
You have made the decision to build your dream home instead of buying someone else’s dream home or choosing from models in a new community. Building your custom home demands your time, effort and money but the process can be fun and exciting. Prior to construction you fashion ideas and elements you envision for your
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LISTING YOUR HOME? READ THE LISTING AGREEMENT
You want to sell your home and, like many others, downsize a little. You need to select a Realtor® to list your home for sale. You get recommendations from your friends and call Helen Brown an agent of Breezy Palms Realty. Helen comes to your home, talks about the current market, perhaps recommends a price
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