Orlando Real Estate Law Blog
Commercial real estate leases should meet tenants’ needs
Florida residents who rent apartments may have noticed that many of the contracts they were asked to sign look the same. Residential real estate leases often contain the same boilerplate terms, with few changes to show that they cover different properties and...
Sound guidance for Florida real estate disputes
Over the last few months, this blog has published a number of posts that show how landowners can use and interact with their properties. From variances and covenants to easements and zoning, there are many different issues that can impede the use and enjoyment of the...
What is a covenant?
Florida is home to many exclusive neighborhoods that offer their residents beautiful grounds, impressive amenities, and other perks. The homes in these neighborhoods are often quite valuable, and residents may have options for customizing those structures into the...
Millennials are breaking into the Florida housing market
Buying a home is a big undertaking at any age. It can take years for an Orlando resident to become financially stable and be able to commit to the long-term payment of a home loan. From saving for a down payment to finding an affordable residence that meets one's...
What is a partial taking by the government?
When it comes to eminent domain law, many of the terms and jargon are confusing. You need to understand your rights so you know what the government can and cannot do when it tries to take your property. One of those confusing terms is “partial taking.” Just what is it...
What is an implied easement?
Not long ago this blog discussed the topic of express easements. Express easements are just one type of easement that property owners may have to recognize on their land and this post will address how implied easements may be formed and recognized under the law. While...
What is just compensation in an eminent domain case?
Eminent domain is a legal process wherein the government takes the private land of an individual for public use and provides that individual with just compensation. For a person who loses their home or the property that they have worked hard to develop through eminent...
Contracts and the transfer of residential real estate
Contracts put into words the agreements that Florida residents make in many different areas of their lives. They may sign contracts when they accept new employment, and they may execute contracts when they hire contractors to do work on their homes. Contracts may be...
Confident representation for commercial real estate disputes
Owning a commercial property can be a lucrative endeavor for a Florida resident. When a commercial property is rented to capacity, its owner may enjoy significant rental income for the term of their standing leases. However, getting commercial space rented and finding...
What is a variance?
Zoning is a topic that can frustrate those who work in the real estate field. While it is intended to provide land owners with the consistent use of similarly situated properties, zoning can thwart development and render parcels unusable by owners whose plans do not...
