Monthly Archives: July 2025
Security Deposits In Landlord-Tenant Law
Nowadays, most residential leases require what is known as a security deposit, given to the landlord before a tenant can move into a home or apartment. Security deposits ostensibly provide some financial protection to landlords, though they can also be the impetus for some of the most common disagreements between landlords and tenants. If… Read More »
What A Deed Does & Does Not Convey
A deed is the legal instrument that officially conveys an interest in a piece of property from seller to buyer; thus, a real estate transaction is not definitively concluded until the buyer has the deed in their possession. However, what the average real estate buyer may not be aware of immediately is that there… Read More »
Condominium Associations & Security – Who Is Liable After A Crime?
It is more and more common in recent years for condo associations in Florida to enlist outside security companies to protect their premises. While this can provide residents with some peace of mind, it does open up potential legal issues, particularly if crime persists. It is crucial that a condo association understand the rights… Read More »
Landlord Responsibilities For Repairing Florida Dwellings
If you are a landlord and enter into a contract with a tenant to rent your dwelling, both you and the tenant have certain responsibilities you must uphold in order for the contract to exist unbroken. One of a landlord’s major duties is to ‘upkeep’ the residence, including heat or air conditioning if it… Read More »