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As a leading law firm that deals with real estate and homeowners’ association (HOA) disputes, Lopez Law Group closely monitors situations that highlight the legal landscape of community living. The recent upheaval at On Top of the World, a retirement community in Clearwater, Florida, serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls and legal…
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Becoming a homeowner is something many aspire to. No one ever expects that they will need to file for bankruptcy or be foreclosed upon when they purchase their home. However, sometimes foreclosures happen. There are many reasons that may not even be your fault entirely such as job reduction or personal injury that has left…
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If you are considering purchasing an investment property in Florida, congratulations. Owning a rental property can be a great way to build financial stability. This is particularly true in a state like Florida, where there are tons of tourists and lots of people looking to live in the state. However, before you get started on…
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If you own or manage a rental property, you need to know all of the rules and regulations surrounding non-payment of rent. There are various actions that must be taken if a tenant ceases to pay rent, and one of them is the three-day notice. Each state has its own rules and regulations surrounding non-payment…
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Buying or selling a home can be expensive. In addition to a realtor’s commission, you will likely be responsible for a range of other fees that can add up pretty quickly. In this situation, you may wonder if there is a way to cut costs – such as by not hiring a lawyer to handle…
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At some point in your life, you may have decided to let someone move in with you. Everything may have been fine – until you ask them to leave and they refuse to go. You may be wondering what exactly your rights are – how do you get someone to leave your home when they…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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