My husband is not listed on my property and we have been married for over 5 yrs. together for 7,.

Although your husband is not an owner of your house, he does have some interest in it under Florida law. Since your are married, you cannot sell...

Do I have a case if the seller did not divulge that the home I purchased had a septic tank?Stated that it was public sewage.

Sellers have a duty to disclose any material defect in residential property that the seller knows about and that is not open and obvious. The...

What does 'USE of land' mean in title insurance policy that states any permit related to use of land is excluded?

Your current question is a follow up to the earlier one you asked about title agent liability. Rather than fishing for a favorable answer from an...

The customary practice on open permit searches varies from county to county in Florida, and, sometimes within a single county. They are most...

I have a two year lease with two witness is my lease valid in a court of law?

Having two witnesses is only one of the requirements for a valid Florida lease. While your lease does not fail for lack of witnesses, there may be...

Can a Land Contract be recorded as a first mortgage in Florida?

While land contracts (also called agreements for deed) are legal in Florida, they cause more problems than they solve and should be avoided. A...

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Real Estate without a Will

Your father's home will pass outside of probate as homestead. If he is not survived by a wife, it will pass to the three children as tenants in...

If a lis pendens was filed and dismissed does the statue of limitations start from the dismissal date?

The statute of limitations starts to run when the mortgage is accelerated. If there was no earlier notice of acceleration, the acceleration date...

This is my 1st property and I need to ask for $25k homestead. How can I applyf or $50 k with my husband? (exemption as a couple)

You and your husband are entitled to a real property tax exemption on your homestead. You cannot get a double exemption because you own your...

In the event that a home is owned by sister and brother and sister has allowed mortgage to go into foreclosure.

Both co-owners should share proportionately in the expenses of the property. If one of the co-owners does not contribute, the other owner can...