Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Limited Common Elements In Condo Associations
Florida law defines ‘common elements’ as any part of a condo property that is not in the units themselves. In general, common elements can be used by any resident of the condo building or buildings. That said, ‘limited’ common elements are a different type of entity, reserved only for the use of a certain… Read More »
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Partition Actions In Florida Real Estate
When a property is jointly owned by owners who disagree on its best use, the most appropriate remedy is often partition. Partition is a civil action designed to sell property while ensuring that the owners are both properly compensated for its loss. There are many different reasons for partition, but regardless of which one… Read More »
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What Is The Warranty Of Habitability In Florida Landlord-Tenant Law?
In Florida and many other states, tenants have an implied warranty of habitability in their homes. This means that a landlord is required to furnish the basic essentials that a tenant needs in order to live comfortably. While there is a statute that governs the specifics required of a landlord, the warranty itself is… Read More »
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Florida Legislature Passes Changes To Short-Term Rental Regulations
The issue of short-term vacation rentals has been a pressing one for the Florida real estate market, with multiple parties weighing in on the positives and negatives for some time. In the legislative session that ended in March 2024, though, the Florida legislature acted decisively, passing a bill that gives the state more power… Read More »