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Covenants to Arbitrate Construction Defect Disputes Within a Deed Run With the Land Obligating Subsequent Parcel Owners

Covenants to Arbitrate Construction Defect Disputes Within a Deed Run With the Land Obligating Subsequent Parcel Owners

In the case of Hayslip v. U.S. Home Corporation, --- So. 3d ---, Case No. SC19-1371 (Fla. Jan. 22, 2022), the Florida … more

Posted in Community Association, Condominium Association, Contracts, Court Decisions of Importance, Homeowners Association, Real Estate Law
Are Florida Courts Tightening the Noose Around Private Beach Use?

Are Florida Courts Tightening the Noose Around Private Beach Use?

With over 825 miles of accessible beaches, and nearly 1,000 people moving to Florida per day, the battle between public … more

Posted in Community Association, Condominium Association, Court Decisions of Importance, Homeowners Association, Litigation/Evidence, Real Estate Law
Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act

Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act

On July 1, 2020, Florida became the tenth state to adopt the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act (“UCRERA”) … more

Posted in Banks and Mortgages, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Receivership, Tenant/Landlord
New Notary Laws in Florida

New Notary Laws in Florida

Florida has new notary laws that went into effect January 1, 2020. Remote notarization is now permitted.  A notary will no … more

Posted in Legislation, Real Estate Law
Florida Appellate Court Muddles FAR/BAR’s Finance Contingency Putting Escrow Deposits at Risk

Florida Appellate Court Muddles FAR/BAR’s Finance Contingency Putting Escrow Deposits at Risk

In Florida, most residential real estate transactions utilize the form FAR/BAR Residential Contract for Purchase and Sale … more

Posted in Contracts, Court Decisions of Importance, Real Estate Law
Florida House Unanimously Passes Law Imposing Additional Regulations on Sober Houses

Florida House Unanimously Passes Law Imposing Additional Regulations on Sober Houses

The opioid epidemic has seen recovery residences, also referred to as “sober homes,” proliferate throughout Florida. … more

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