What Happens if a Title Search Reveals Problems in Florida
Introduction You’re two days from closing on a house in Plantation and the title company calls. There’s a $22,000 mechanic’s...
Tenant Rights When a Landlord Refuses to Make Repairs in Florida
Your air conditioner stops working in August. You text your landlord, call twice, leave a voicemail. Nothing. A week goes...
Can Your Landlord Keep Your Security Deposit in Florida
Introduction Your landlord just sent you a check for $200 of your $1,500 deposit with a note that says “cleaning...
Can a Seller Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Florida
A Coral Springs homeowner lists their house for $425,000, accepts an offer, signs the contract, and then three weeks later...
Florida Real Estate Contract Contingencies Every Buyer Should Understand
A buyer signs a contract on a Coral Springs townhouse on a Tuesday. The inspection period is 10 days. She...
How to Legally Evict a Tenant in Florida Step by Step
Say a landlord in Pompano Beach has a tenant who stopped paying rent two months ago. The landlord changes the...
Florida Landlord-Tenant Law Everything Renters Need to Know
A tenant in Coral Springs gets a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate. She mailed a check five days...
What to Know Before Buying a Condo in South Florida
Overview A condo listed at $320,000 in Deerfield Beach can look like a steal compared to Miami Beach waterfront units...
Understanding Title Insurance in Florida and Why You Need It
A buyer wires $380,000 for a Pembroke Pines home on Friday morning. The title company clears the seller’s mortgage and...
Understanding Escrow in Florida Real Estate Transactions
Say you’re buying a condo in Pompano Beach. You wire $25,000 as a deposit. The seller backs out three weeks...