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What are CCRs?
Residential real estate contracts can be filled with massive amounts of confusing boilerplate terms that mean very little to nervous home buyers. Most Florida home buyers want to get through the purchase process as quickly as possible so that they may close on their...
“Immediate possession” is at Supreme Court’s doorstep
The Supreme Court might hear a case that could have major consequences for the power of eminent domain.This dramatic and often-used power is relatively familiar to the public. But the general public, and even many attorneys, have no idea how different the eminent...
What to look for when seeking commercial property
Not everyone will have to deal with the sometime difficult process of locating and renting or purchasing a commercial property. While many Florida residents will buy residential homes at some point in their lifetimes, not everyone will take on the responsibility of...
Restrictions for selling property taken through eminent domain
There is a lot of land in Florida and some of it is owned by private individuals and entities and some of it is owned by various governmental agencies. Private owners of land have many rights and generally no one can take the property from them unless they agree to...
Legal representation for those facing real estate disputes
Property ownership is a goal of many Florida residents, and while some individuals hope to buy their own homes, others aggressively pursue commercial real estate opportunities to grow their wealth. Buying and selling real estate is a big business in the state, and in...
When government makes your property unusable
Most people are somewhat familiar with the legal concept of condemnation.In a condemnation, the government sues a private landowner to take a piece of property for public use. The U.S. Constitution allows the government this right of eminent domain, provided the owner...
What are contingencies in a real estate purchase agreement?
Anyone who has bought or sold a home in Florida knows that the contracts that govern the sales can be incredibly long. Real estate contracts contain many terms that bind the parties to certain actions and provide them with specific remedies if the other party breaches...
The civil side of trespassing
Many readers of this blog know that trespassing is a crime. Trespassing generally occurs when someone intentionally enters the property of another person without that person's permission. When a trespass is criminal, it may be prosecuted by the municipality where the...
Home ownership may not be for everyone
Owning a home is one of the pillars of the traditional American dream. Many Florida residents may prioritize saving their money, so that one day they can afford a down payment on a residence of their very own. While owning a home certainly has its advantages, there...
What property cannot be taken through eminent domain?
The reach of the government to take land through eminent domain may seem limitless. Eminent domain can deprive Florida residents of their ownership of land and other parcels of real estate. Readers may not be aware that eminent domain can apply to other types of...