Posts by Sean Lopez
Who is Entitled to Receive Surplus Funds?
If you have just sold a home through the foreclosure process in Florida, you might have a bunch of questions about the process. There is a lot that happens very quickly during these kinds of home sales, and many homeowners are not aware of the sales process from start to finish. There could be surplus…
Read MoreHow to Handle HOA Abuse in Florida
A homeowner’s association (HOA) is an organization that is designed to manage common areas, provide services to residents, protect property values, and develop a sense of community. HOAs are incredibly popular in Florida, with more than 9.6 million Floridians living in one of nearly 48,000 properties managed by an HOA. While there are a lot…
Read MoreTenant Refuses to Leave After Lease Ends in Florida
Buying a rental property can be a great investment – but it can also be quite a headache. If you’re lucky, you’ll get great tenants who pay rent on time and take great care of the unit. If you’re unlucky, you’ll have tenants who do things like refuse to move out at the end of…
Read MoreWhat To Do With An Abandoned Tenant Property
If you own a rental property, you have probably seen it all. It can be a lot of work to manage a property, and things like evicting tenants, fixing the damage, and sorting out disputes over changes to the property can be complex. One of the challenges that can crop up less frequently is tenant…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in St. Petersburg?
A personal injury or accident can cause severe injuries that result in financial losses, pain and suffering, etc. The party who caused your injury could be financially liable for your losses and damages. However, pursuing a personal injury claim can be complicated, expensive, and time-consuming. Hiring a personal injury lawyer in St. Petersburg means you…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Car Accident Attorney in St. Petersburg
It’s possible to end up in a vicious cycle of disability and financial hardship if you’ve been injured in a car accident. You might need medical treatment and therapy, but your injuries may prevent you from working. Without medical care, you can’t work, and without work, you can’t afford medical care. But there’s another option.…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself Against Moving Company Scams
If you’ve found yourself inundated with unwanted phone calls and emails, you understand just how prevalent scams have become. What you may not realize is that even when you contact a company yourself, it could still be a scam. Moving company scams are increasingly common. Companies will often have an online-only presence and give you…
Read MoreWhat Does a Florida Probate Lawyer Do?
When a loved one dies, the last thing that most people want to think about is going to court to deal with their estate. In most cases, probate is required in order to identify the deceased person’s assets, pay their debts, and ultimately distribute their assets to their heirs. In Florida, with a few exceptions,…
Read MoreWhat Is Title Insurance & Why Do I Need It
Buying a piece of real estate can be incredibly exciting. It can also be overwhelming, complete with obscure legal terms and unanticipated expenses. For example, your lawyer may recommend that you buy title insurance – but you may not even know what it is. Title insurance is a special type of insurance policy that protects…
Read MoreHow to Remove/Recall Board Members From My HOA
HOAs are always run by a group of board members, which can help with fairness in decision-making and improved decision-making power related to management processes. The downside to an HOA board is that sometimes there is a person who has broken the law who is on the board or who has been accused of doing…
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