by kelleyandgrantlaw | Feb 18, 2025 | Civil Court, Real Estate Law
On January 1, 2025, significant changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, reshaping how civil cases are managed, litigated, and resolved. These changes, introduced by the Florida Supreme Court, aim to streamline case management, reduce costs, and...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Jun 6, 2024 | New Homes, Real Estate Law, Sales Process:, Title and Closing, Title Insurance
Selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) can be a rewarding experience for those “Do It Yourselfers” out there, and of course can help the sellers save thousands or even tens of thousands in real estate commissions. But navigating contract negotiations and the...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | May 2, 2024 | Mortgages:, New Homes, Real Estate Law
The Florida Realtors As Is Contract is the most widely used contract for residential real estate transactions in Florida. Approved by the Florida Bar, this form outlines the terms of a property sale while ensuring a fair balance between buyers and sellers. However,...
by kelleyandgrantlaw | Aug 7, 2023 | Insurance, Real Estate Law
Most homeowners in Florida know that a Florida property with a homestead exemption attached to it has a variety of benefits which includes the 3% per annum Save Our Homes (‘SOH’) tax increase cap. This cap helps keep homeowners’ taxes low in times of price increases...
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 | Jun 27, 2023 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
A new amendment to Florida Statutes, which takes effect July 1, 2023, has been signed into law by the State of Florida. Chapter 83.491 provides the right for landlords to offer tenants the option to pay a fee instead of a security deposit. However, there is no...
