by wesmartin | Jul 28, 2025 | Articles, Title Insurance
Florida does not require title insurance by law, but that doesn’t mean it’s optional in practice. Most lenders demand a policy before issuing a mortgage. Buyers who waive title insurance risk costly legal disputes or undiscovered title defects. This guide breaks down...
by wesmartin | Jul 28, 2025 | Articles, Title Insurance
Quick Answers What it covers: Losses from title problems that existed before you bought, such as forged deeds, impersonation fraud, unknown heirs, recording errors, and liens a search missed, plus the cost of defending your ownership.How long it lasts: An owner's...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Feb 26, 2025 | Articles, HOA, Real Estate Law
The Florida legislature is considering a new law that would apply universal Kaufman language to all Florida condos and HOAs. Some boards and association practitioners have said this is great news to provide clarity on an otherwise confusing topic. Others say it would...
by wesmartin | Aug 9, 2024 | Articles
We were named a local expert on ApartmentGuide. Read the full article here
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jul 6, 2023 | Articles, Real Estate Law
Kelley, Grant, & Tanis, P.A. is proud to announce that through our advocacy efforts, in combination with those of the Florida Apartment Association and other landlord rights groups, that Florida has just passed a sweeping new landlord/tenant law preempting county and...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Nov 21, 2020 | Articles, Evictions, Landlord Tenants
Governor DeSantis issued a second extension of Florida’s Eviction Moratorium. Executive Order Number 20-137 extends the moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent until July 1, 2020. Landlords should not serve 3-Day Notices until after this moratorium...
