Eminent domain is one of the most controversial policies that the government can use. The federal, state, and local governments that have jurisdiction over you can essentially force you to sell your real estate to them so that they can use the land for a project. In...
For investors in Florida, there are numerous things to consider when investing in property. Many people overlook the issue of having a title that's defective, which almost always has a huge bearing on the overall profitability of their investment. What a defective...
Florida code violations are not something that you want to deal with. Luckily, you can avoid them if you know what issues to search for and how to handle them. To keep yourself out of trouble, keep the following information in mind. Code violations can result in huge...
Local governments and private property owners could find that an eminent domain dispute becomes more complicated if an additional legal matter, such as a bankruptcy or civil lawsuit, is added. As a property owner, you should learn how Florida treats eminent domain...
In many cases in Florida, questions arise as to who owns a certain property and what can be done to resolve this problem. A quiet title action lawsuit is designed to assign ownership to the right party and close the case permanently. There are several reasons why you...
Constructing a building or running a business in Florida often requires that you obtain a permit first. A conditional use permit is provided to owners who feel that their properties are unique and require special protections. The first step for every property owner is...
Many people are familiar with the idea of eminent domain when the government purchases a property from its owner. Less understood is inverse condemnation, which is when the property owner works with the government to sell a property without following strict eminent...
Florida is a great state to start a business in. As you know, it can take a lot of steps to get a new company off the ground. One of these is finding the right space. Before you sign anything, check out these tips to help you negotiate your commercial lease agreement....
When an individual goes to buy a property in Florida, they may find that they can’t do so because of a property title that’s defective. Sometimes these issues can get fixed quickly, and other times it takes more time than it’s worth. These are some of the things that...
A landlocked property is a piece of land that requires the owner to walk or drive through someone else’s property in order to get to it because there are no roads that allow them access to this property. Despite all of this, many individuals do consider buying these...
