by wesmartin | Oct 9, 2026 | Association Law
Florida Statute 718 Explained: What Condo Boards and Owners Need to Know Quick Answers What it is: Chapter 718 is the Florida Condominium Act, governing condominium associations, unit owner rights, assessments, and the transition of control from a developer.Ownership...
by wesmartin | Oct 9, 2026 | Association Law
Attorney vs Title Company: Who Should Handle Your Florida Closing? Quick Answers Florida does not require an attorney to close a real estate transaction. A licensed title agent can handle it.The title insurance premium is identical either way. Florida sets it by...
by wesmartin | Oct 9, 2026 | Real Estate Law
Municipal Lien Search in Florida: What It Finds and Why It Matters Quick Answers What it is: a search of city and county department records for debts and violations attached to a property that are not recorded in the county land records.What it finds: unpaid...
by wesmartin | Jun 18, 2026 | Evictions
Quick Answers Different law: residential evictions fall under Part II of Chapter 83; commercial evictions under Part I. The residential rules and forms do not apply to commercial.Notice: residential nonpayment uses a fixed 3-business-day notice; commercial uses a...
by wesmartin | Jun 18, 2026 | Evictions
Quick Answers What they are: an eviction "service" or document company is not a law firm. It can type your information onto approved forms, but it cannot give legal advice or represent you in court.The hard limit: only a licensed attorney can represent you at a...
