by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answer West Palm Beach prohibits short-term rentals (defined as occupancy periods less than six months and one day) in most residential zoning districts, effectively banning Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rental operations throughout large portions of the city....
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answers on Florida Lease Agreements Florida residential leases are governed by Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes (the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Florida requires very few specific provisions, but several disclosures and statutory...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answer Downtown West Palm Beach properties near Clematis Street require specialized legal due diligence beyond standard residential purchases because of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) regulations, mixed-use zoning complexities, historic district...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answers on Florida Security Deposits The governing statute is Florida Statute 83.49, part of the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II). Landlords must hold deposits in one of three ways: a separate non-interest-bearing Florida...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Real Estate Law
Quick Answers on WPB Closing Costs Buyers typically pay 2 to 5% of the purchase price in closing costs, depending on loan type, property type, and whether buying with financing or cash. Sellers typically pay 6 to 8% of the sale price, with real estate agent...
by wesmartin | Jul 31, 2025 | Articles, Real Estate Law
Florida’s real estate market can move quickly, but every purchase or sale carries legal and financial risks that deserve careful review. Buyers and sellers often rely on agents to manage the process, but many contract terms go beyond what agents are authorized to...
