Florida Residential Legal Guides (12 found)

Written by Edward Jay Kinberg
Under Florida law there are certain items that must be in every residential construction contract. Failure to comply with these requriements can result in substantial administrative fines.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Contracts / Agreements 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Aileen Ortega
A home is the largest investment that most people make. However, as evidenced by the amount of dishonesty and fraud perpetrated on home buyers in the last several years, it is clear that home buyers have to be very careful and educate themselves about the process.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Maria Isabel Barbosa
Before you rent that house, condo or even just a room, protect yourself with some basic steps.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Marshall C Deason Jr.
A real estate contract is the road map for the transaction. All aspects of a real estate deal are negotiable. Even pre-printed standard forms can be changed. This guide explains some of the most important things to look for in reviewing a Florida residential real estate contract.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Marshall C Deason Jr.
This guide lists the steps in getting a residential mortgage from the initial meeting with the mortgage lender or mortgage broker through the funding of the mortgage at closing.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Marshall C Deason Jr.
There have been a series of abuses in the mortgage industry and criminal prosecutions for mortgage fraud are increasing. Unwary borrowers can become guilty of mortgage fraud. Here are steps you can take to avoid committing mortgage fraud.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Marshall C Deason Jr.
Most buyers use real estate brokers or agents to help them buy a house. Real estate brokers can be very helpful to buyers, leading buyers through the real estate marketplace with which buyers are inexperienced. However there are several things buyers should know in dealing with brokers.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Barbara Billiot Stage
Before filing a lawsuit against a homeowners association in Florida, the Florida Statutes require the homeowner to submit an Offer of Pre-Suit Mediation to the association. Failure to participate in mediation precludes recovery of attorneys fees. A case will be dismissed if mediation is not offered.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Barbara Billiot Stage
Prior to initiating litigation against a condo association, a unit owner must attempt to resolve the matter directly with the association and provide documentation of such attempt when submitting a petition.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
For those Miami-Dade County taxpayers that want to appeal the valuation that the Property Appraiser's has placed on your real property, please see below:
8 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Miami-dade County, FL

Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
The Miami-Dade County Property Appriaser's office is accepting late applications for all property tax exemptions (homestead and agricultural) through the final deadline of September 18th, 2009.
Posted in Residential 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
This guide will detail when a prior survey can be used in a Florida real estate transaction.
Posted in Residential 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida