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How Investors Save on Taxes With 1031 Exchanges

In general, a “1031 Exchange” refers to the Internal Revenue code section 1031 that offers a real estate investor or trade or business owner the opportunity to defer ALL their capital gains tax owed from the sale of an investment or trade or business property.

What to Know About Evictions During the Holiday Season

Eviction delays during the holiday season can occur for a variety of reasons, but the most common reasons are because of court closures. Florida law states that if a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord must serve a read more

Why is a Durable Power of Attorney the most important document in your Estate Plan?

The term power of attorney (POA) refers to a legal authorization that gives a designated person, or people, the power to act for someone else. As such, a POA gives the agent(s) or attorney(s)-in-fact the authority to act on behalf of the principal. The agent(s) may be g... read more

DOES MY CONDOMINIUM NEED A WEBSITE?

YES! The Legislature passed a law, F.S. 718.111(12)(g), during the 2018 legislative session requiring websites for Condominium Associations with 150 Units or more. These websites must meet certain requirements that all property managers, staff, board members, and comm... read more

Palm Beach County Landlords Now Required to Serve 60 Days’ Notice for Rent Increases

60 Days' Written Notice for Rent Increases Palm Beach County landlords are required to serve tenants with 60 days' written notice before raising rent more than 5%. This law is effective September 13, 2022. During the 60 days the tenant must accept th... read more

Changes to Landlord-Tenant Laws in Broward County

If you are a landlord or property manager in Broward County, you need to be aware of three recently passed ordinances. Fair Notice of Rent Increase Broward County landlords are required to serve tenants with 60 days written notice before raising ren... read more

Broward County Landlords Must Now Serve 60 Days’ Written Notice to Raise Rent

If you are a residential landlord in Broward County, there are two new laws you need to be aware of. The first law states that if you are a residential landlord in Broward County, you must now serve 60 days’ written notice if you want to terminate ... read more

Lake Worth Landlords Must Give 60 Days Notice Before Raising Rent

On April 12, 2022, the City of Lake Worth passed an ordinance which changes the process for a landlord to raise rent and terminate month to month tenancies. This ordinance requires residential landlords in the City to give 60 days’ prior written notice to all resident... read more

In Miami-Dade County Landlords Must Give Tenants 60 Days Notice Before Raising Rent

In March 2022, Miami-Dade County passed an ordinance which changes the process for a landlord to raise rent and terminate month to month tenancies. If a landlord wants to terminate a month to month tenancy, the landlord is required to serve 60 days’ notice on the ten... read more

Landlords Can Be Held Liable As Debt Collectors For Unlawful Non-Payment Evictions

The Consumer Financial Protections Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new regulation, imposing a requirement on ‘debt collectors�... read more