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Who is Entitled to Receive Surplus Funds?

By Sean Lopez / April 18, 2023 /

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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How to Report HOA Abuse in Florida

By Sean Lopez / March 21, 2023 /

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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Tenant Refuses to Leave After Lease Ends in Florida

By Sean Lopez / February 20, 2023 /

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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What To Do With An Abandoned Tenant Property

By Sean Lopez / February 16, 2023 /

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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How to Protect Yourself Against Moving Company Scams

By Sean Lopez / January 19, 2023 /

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…

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What Does a Florida Probate Lawyer Do?

By Sean Lopez / December 29, 2022 /

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,…

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What Is Title Insurance & Why Do I Need It

By Sean Lopez / December 5, 2022 /

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…

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Can Code Compliance Liens be Reduced or Waived?

By Sean Lopez / November 16, 2022 /

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…

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What is a Code Compliance Lien Certification Hearing?

By Sean Lopez / November 6, 2022 /

No matter where you live, there will be certain codes that you need to follow in order to make the neighborhood look nice and to ensure that everyone is able to get along with one another. When you take good care of your home and keep up with some of the maintenance so no one…

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Should I Hire An Attorney To Represent Me At My Codes Compliance Hearing?

By Sean Lopez / August 18, 2022 /

A code compliance notice might seem like it is not that big of a deal. After all, there are many items that people are notified of that might allow you a few weeks to get back to them and deal with them. Even speeding tickets are not handled as an immediate concern in most states.…

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