by wesmartin | Oct 14, 2026 | Real Estate Law
Quick Answers What as is means: The seller has no obligation to make repairs. The buyer’s protection is an inspection period during which the buyer can cancel for any reason.Inspection period: 15 days after the Effective Date if the blank is left empty. The...
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 kelleyandgrantlaw | Sep 28, 2026 | Fraud, Real Estate Law
Florida landlords increasingly face sophisticated rental application fraud involving false identities, fabricated income records, counterfeit identification, and applicants impersonating other individuals. A new Florida law gives landlords stronger legal options when...
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...
