Real Estate Law
A permit issue discovered after closing on a St. Petersburg or Tampa Bay home often feels like a construction problem. It is usually a disclosure problem first and a construction problem second. Work done without a permit by the previous owner shows up in a few common ways. A home inspector flags a mismatched electrical…
If you own a commercial property in Florida, it is essential to understand the property tax considerations that may be relevant to your situation. The world of property taxes can be overwhelming, but you should be aware of the potential implications and opportunities. Whether you want to minimize your tax liability or understand the possible…
Many homeowners each year complete improvements to their homes that are not permitted. Sometimes this is done with the knowledge that the permits were not put in place, but in other cases, this work is done without the knowledge that a permit was required. Sometimes the mistake is not even revealed until the homeowner goes…
Your decision to purchase a commercial property is a momentous one for you. Quite a bit is at stake when you have taken on this large purchase. Hopefully, you could negotiate terms to make the deal successful for you. Besides the property’s purchase price, one of the most crucial things you must negotiate is the…
Lease contracts have significant financial consequences for both the lessor and lessee. For the lessee, you may be deciding on a place to live or locate your business. You might be leasing a piece of equipment crucial to your business. Once you enter a lease, the terms might apply and affect your life or business…
Quick Answer: Surplus funds are the money left over after a Florida foreclosure sale pays off the mortgage, court costs, and other liens on the property. Surplus funds recovery refers to a company or agent offering to collect that money for you in exchange for a fee, which Florida law caps at 12 percent of…
There should be little doubt that you need a lawyer to help you with any real estate transaction. While it may be tempting to handle the transaction yourself or rely solely on a real estate agent, having a lawyer can provide valuable legal experience and protection throughout the process. Taking a DIY approach to the…
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…
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…
Code enforcement liens are issued by code enforcement officers when a citation is needed to make someone aware of a civil infraction. These infractions are usually for local code violations, and they are followed by a judicial process that is carried out to enforce the code that has been neglected or violated. Code compliance is…