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Homestead Exemption

Can my Homestead Assessment Savings be Transferred from my old Property to my new Property?

Imagine being a homeowner in Florida, selling your home and not buying a new home until three years later. Did you know that you were most likely receiving property tax savings at your old property? And better yet, you could have transferred some or all of those savings to your new property if you had just filed a homestead portability application within two years.

Eric Gros-Dubois January 25, 2020

Real Estate Law

Homestead Exemption v. JTWROS

In Florida, JTWROS means that the full title to property goes to the owner that survives. The “survivor” of the joint owner automatically owns 100% of the asset when the other joint owner passes away.

Kathrine Karimi January 17, 2020

Real Estate Law

What are Some Foreclosure Alternatives?

Foreclosure is a lengthy and expensive process that your lender may also be trying to avoid. Your lender may be calling regarding the following alternatives to foreclosure.

Oscar Gomez January 17, 2020

Homestead Exemption

Can I Lose my Homestead Exemption in Florida?

To qualify for the homestead exemption, a person must meet certain requirements and a person may lose their homestead exemption if the requirements of the statute are not met every year.

Kathrine Karimi January 16, 2020

Real Estate Law

Residential Security Deposit Laws in Florida

Florida statute provides that a landlord is to refund the full amount of the security deposit, minus any findings of property damage or other incidentals, within 15 days after the tenants move out of the residence.

Oscar Gomez January 13, 2020

Real Estate Law

What are the Setbacks Required on my Property?

A Setback is the distance from the Base Building Line (the officially mapped street line) to the point where a building may be constructed. The City of Miami provides setback requirements for property owners in the Miami 21 Zoning Code.

Eric Gros-Dubois January 13, 2020

Real Estate Law

Should You Use a S-Corporation or a LLC for Rental Properties?

After deciding whether to invest in rental properties, it is important to make an informed decision regarding the kind of business entity your company should become.

Eric Gros-Dubois January 13, 2020

Real Estate Law

“AS IS” Clause in a Property Contract & Home Inspection Company

Issue 1: Does an “As Is” Clause in a Contract under Florida law Include Termites? Yes. An “as is” clause

Eric Gros-Dubois January 9, 2020

Real Estate Law

What Can a Landlord do if a Tenant Leaves Behind Property?

One of the most tension fraught relationships is that of a landlord-tenant. Landlords are subject to a variety of laws including regulation of rent, termination, and eviction. One such law is the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act, which prescribes rules by which landlords are allowed to dispose of tenant property which remains on the premises after a tenancy is terminated.

Eric Gros-Dubois January 3, 2020

Real Estate Law

What Is “Residential Constructive Eviction” In Florida?

In Florida, a residential tenant has a right to enjoy rented property peaceably and quietly. In the event of a constructive eviction, a tenant may terminate their lease with a landlord.

Oscar Gomez October 16, 2019

Real Estate Law

Can my Homestead Assessment Savings be Transferred from my old Property to my new Property?

Homestead Exemption v. JTWROS

What are Some Foreclosure Alternatives?

Can I Lose my Homestead Exemption in Florida?

Residential Security Deposit Laws in Florida

What are the Setbacks Required on my Property?

Should You Use a S-Corporation or a LLC for Rental Properties?

“AS IS” Clause in a Property Contract & Home Inspection Company

What Can a Landlord do if a Tenant Leaves Behind Property?

What Is “Residential Constructive Eviction” In Florida?

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