Monthly Archives: November 2025
What Are The Obligations Of A Florida Seller?
When discussing real estate transactions, many people tend to focus solely on the buyer. In reality, both parties to a contract have differing rights and responsibilities, and without both of them doing their due diligence, a contract of sale is likely to fall through. A seller has the ability to make a buyer’s new… Read More »
Noise Complaints In Florida Condominiums
For many years, Florida courts have consistently recognized that in order to live in a condominium association, each owner must give up “a certain degree of freedom of choice” that they might have if they lived in a free-standing home. This is particularly evident when dealing with noise complaints – concerns like soundproofing can… Read More »
Explaining Florida’s Fair Housing Act
When a landlord is looking for good tenants to occupy a dwelling, they can rent to whomever they see fit – in theory. In reality, federal and state law restricts a landlord from making choices based on discriminatory characteristics. Florida’s Fair Housing Act, like its federal counterpart, establishes protections for potential renters to ensure… Read More »
Revitalizing Your Florida HOA’s Covenants & Restrictions
Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes is referred to as the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA). It holds that all interests in real property will expire after 30 years, unless the compliance procedures in Chapter 712 are followed. While this excludes some types of community associations, such as condominium associations and co-ops, it does… Read More »