From Moorhead: What is a joint tenancy and why is it important? Any time two or more people own title to property they have a “joint tenancy.” There are several
The Moor You Know | Episode 3 – Joint Ownership
From Moorhead: I own a property jointly with people I don’t like. How can I sell it if we don’t agree? I’m being facetious about the “not liking each other.”
The Moor You Know | Episode 4 – Homestead Exemption
From Moorhead: I’ve heard there are special rules for homestead property. Is that homestead exemptions for property taxes or does it mean something else? Everyone is familiar with the homestead
Florida Adopts The Federal Summary Judgment Standard For State Court Litigation
On December 31, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 – hardly an earth-shattering headline[1]. But this could actually be a real gamechanger in Florida
Do Brokers Have a Right to Attorneys’ Fees if Required to Sue for Brokerage Commission?
Florida law, like most jurisdictions, provides that a prevailing party in a lawsuit is not automatically entitled to recover attorneys’ fees. The two most common grounds for a claim to
National Association of Realtors – Request to Congress for Funds to Assist Property Owners
On November 9, 2020, the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) and a coalition of housing groups* sent a letter to Congress requesting that Congress take funds approved for COVID-19 relief
What To Do Next After Hurricane Damage
After a hurricane hits, you need to ensure you take the correct steps to ensure you have what is needed to deal with the insurance company. First, fix anything required
Partial Moratorium On Foreclosures and Evictions Extended
Governor DeSantis has extended the partial moratorium on certain mortgage foreclosures and residential evictions through 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2020, with the signing of Executive Order 20-211. The partial
Development Options for Condominium Structure: Pt 1. – The Multicondominium
If constructing two or more condominiums within the same development is of interest, a multicondominium structure may be worth considering. A multicondominium structure is often used with large development projects,
Evictions and Foreclosures Extended Until August Under Executive Order 20-159
To Our Valued Clients and Friends: Governor DeSantis has again extended the moratorium on mortgage foreclosures and residential evictions through 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 2020, with the signing of