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Purchasing real estate in Florida may involve several kinds of claims or liens by third parties, including the local municipality.  Sometimes, the seller may not be aware a municipal lien exists, much less the buyer.  Lack of knowledge is no defense to a lien.  Even if everyone is unaware these liens exist, they remain an

In Florida, siblings can force the sale of inherited property through a partition action. This statutory legal procedure divides the property among co-owners or allows for the sale of the property and distribution of proceeds among them.  Most disputes involving the forced sale of inherited property are related to the allocation of rent and expenses

Last Update: 10/10/20
In Florida, foreclosure defenses (for residential foreclosures) can be categorized into three different arguments.  Those arguments focus upon either (1) the validity of the mortgage; (2) whether or not there has been a “default” under the law; and (3) if the lender had a legal right to accelerate the debt under the

Last Update: 12/16/20
Under Florida Statute 468.8311, home inspection services are defined as “a limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home” performed by a licensed home inspector.  Those items include:

  • The Structure of The Home
  • Electrical System
  • HVAC System
  • Roof Covering
  • Plumbing System
  • Interior Components
  • Exterior