Calling all Florida Real Estate Lawyers, are land trusts really this incredible? Several AVVO attorneys write articles about

Like Mr. Deason said, nothing is bullet proof. The draw of the land trust is that the beneficiaries are exempt in public records. However a good...

Does the IRS has superior lien on a property after the bank forecloses in an auction?

The IRS has a 180-day right of redemption. This means that the IRS has 180 days to pay the bank (in this case pay you back if you're the successful...

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I'm a property manager. I did some emergency repairs and now the owner does not want to reimburse me. Can I put this on his 1099

Your question is also a tax question so you should consult with a CPA or tax attorney. You also need to make sure that the lease provides that...

What if seller never calls BK Dept? Is there a way to let the bank no im still interested in continuing the Shortsale?

While I agree that the seller has no more financial responsibility to the bank based on the discharge there are PLENTY of reasons for the seller to...

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Is it legal for one of my credit cards to call my mom's house, stating I gave it to them, which was a lie, to collect a debt?

It is a violation of debt collection law for a creditor to discuss a debt with a non-borrower. It is also improper for the creditor to give false...

I've already hired an attorney to represent my home foreclosure case. Can I hire a different attorney to do a loan modification?

You are the client so you control who represents you and in what capacity. You could have another attorney negotiate the loan mod but make sure...

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Bank was there with their attorney and witness, but judge ruled in my favor, in the non-jury trial.

If the case was dismissed then any future filings would be of no fore or effect - except a motion to vacate the dismissal. If the case was...

What is the difference between a mortgage 'broker' and a mortgage 'lender'.

The difference is that a broker finds you a lender, as you described, while a mortgage lender or mortgage banker lends its own money. In both...

Is an executed quit claim deed rendered void if it is not recorded within a certain amount of time in FLorida?

Recording has no impact on ownership unless one of the parties passes prior to recording. Deeds are effective upon "delivery" which is hard to...

Control of property - what options do I have?

You should have an attorney review the declaration, restrictions, and rules of the condo association to determine what the association will and...