Homes in Pensacola Beach could become castles under a proposed rule change which would allow for the combination of residential lots. As reported in the Pensacola News-Journal, the Santa Rosa
Changes to Florida Condominium Law Include New Limits, Obligations, and Criminal Penalties for Board Members
Community association board members in Florida have many legal and fiduciary obligations to the association and property owners. There are also corresponding consequences when those obligations are not met or
Should Commercial Landlords Ask for Personal Guarantees from Tenants?
Well-crafted commercial leases are designed to address every aspect of the landlord-tenant relationship. For commercial property owners, the lease should maximize cash-flow while minimizing risk, clearly outlining the respective rights
Governor’s Veto Means Florida Condo Associations May Have to Pony Up for Fire Safety Upgrades
As a member of your condominium association board, are you ready to levy a special assessment of thousands of dollars per unit owner? Are your owners prepared to be hit
Condos and the ADA
Over 25 years ago, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) transformed both the legal and physical landscape of this country. Making facilities and opportunities accessible and available to individuals with
Disaster Preparedness—How prepared is your Condominium or HOA for a hurricane?
Now that hurricane season is officially underway, it is essential to make sure that your condominium or HOA is prepared. The Florida “Panhandle” has remained largely untargeted by the most
A real estate purchase may encounter obstacles along the way
The general framework of a real estate transaction is quite similar from state to state. There are local twists and different names for documents in some cases, but a real
What is a real estate easement?
No piece of real estate exists in a vacuum, separate from all over property. When multiple tracts of land sit near each other, sometimes one owner will want to use
Homeowners file zoning dispute claims against nightly rentals
Some residential communities in resort areas are in an ongoing battle with local officials over what they see as illegal nightly rentals of vacant homes. It’s a problem that arises
What happens to a loan title policy after foreclosure?
Most institutional lenders obtain a loan title policy (paid for by the borrower) when lending money secured by real property. The loan title policy amount is typically the amount of