Condominiums provide pleasant living quarters to numerous individual property owners or tenants. If you live in a condominium, you only have to worry about your specific unit. The managing company will take care of the common areas and the overall establishment. The idea of staying in a condo appeals to many people because of how […]
Florida has thousands of condominiums and communities that are governed by associations. The Condo Association is a governing body made up of residents, called the Board of Directors, that enforces the rules and regulations of the state and the Association. But who regulates the Condo Associations? The state of Florida passed a set of statutes […]
In Florida, residential homes subject to an upcoming real estate transaction require a housing code inspection to be completed before finalizing the sale. The inspection must occur immediately after the contract has been signed but before the completion of the home’s purchase. Before signing the agreement, ensure it includes an inspection clause stating the final […]
Homeownership is not always an option, and renting a home can quickly become a nightmare, especially if the landlord is not obeying Florida state and local housing codes. When renting, your landlord is legally responsible for ensuring your unit is habitable. But what happens if your landlord does not obey local housing codes? Do you […]
According to Florida’s housing authority, landlords must keep their rental properties in livable conditions, and if they do not, tenants can withhold their monthly rent payments. However, it is not as cut and dry as stopping paying rent. The tenant is responsible for providing proper notification about the violation and giving the landlord seven days […]
The renting of a home, condominium, or apartment in Florida comes with some form of understanding that your landlord is responsible for keeping the unit habitable. When the unit becomes inhabitable, such as broken exterior door locks, there are rats in the kitchen, or mold in the bathroom, the responsibility falls on the landlord to […]
If you are renting in the state of Florida, you should know that, legally, a security deposit is typically required. Security deposits are normally one month’s rent — meant to cover damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear. Additionally, it is an alternative if a tenant leaves their lease a month early without […]
Are you a renter in Florida? If that is the case – you must make yourself aware of your rights as a renter in Florida. Both landlords and tenants have responsibilities and if you are aware of them, it will be much easier for you to hire a rental lawyer if something were to go […]
For any Homeowner (HOA) or Condo Association in Broward County, Palm Beach County or Miami-Dade County, a HOA/Condo lawyer is essential and not just any lawyer. There is a myriad of legal issues that require the knowledge and experience of a qualified and experienced lawyer in the HOA and Condo laws. Here is why you […]
There are many ways that one can run afoul of the parking regulations set up by a condo association, and it is easy to feel that you are in a lot of trouble when you get into some hot water with a parking violation. You should check on this before it becomes an issue so […]
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