Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Can Community Associations Ban Guns In Florida?
In September 2025, Florida’s Supreme Court legalized open carry of firearms. That said, certain private entities still have the right to ban them from their premises, including bars, restaurants, schools, and houses of worship. The question of whether community associations can ban them is a murkier question of law, though as of this writing,… Read More »
Can Landlords Ever Legally Disclose Tenant Information?
Landlords and tenants can interact with each other in many different ways, and have many different types of relationships. However, there are certain responsibilities that landlords and tenants have to each other, and one of them involves privacy rights. A landlord has an obligation to preserve the privacy rights of their tenants, and only… Read More »
Is The Florida Real Estate Market In Trouble?
For many years, Florida has been a vibrant place with a thriving real estate market, and it is still a place where many find their lifelong home. However, events in recent years have changed things – climate change, skyrocketing insurance rates, and even outside factors like immigration concerns are creating problems for many prospective… Read More »
What Can An In-House Condominium Attorney Do For Your Association?
A significant proportion of Floridians live in condo associations, but not every condo association is created equal. Some handle hundreds of units, while may only have a dozen or two. The needs of each association will differ just as much as their composition, but one of the major questions each one must ask is… Read More »
The Hows & Whys Of Florida Evictions
No good landlord enjoys evicting a tenant – but sometimes, it becomes necessary to do just that. Florida law sets out specific criteria that a situation must meet before a landlord can start eviction proceedings, and if they try to evict a tenant when it is not warranted, the consequences can be significant. The… Read More »
Buying A Homestead In Florida
Florida property law allows a person to designate a “homestead” as their primary residence within the state, which grants the property certain protections. However, not every property is created equal, and there are factors that can make a piece of property undesirable as a homestead. Consulting a Florida real estate attorney can help you… Read More »