The summary judgment standard in Florida has a history of being an unreliable avenue to resolve litigations swiftly and appropriately. But there is new hope that this unfortunate trend will be brought corrected now that the Florida Supreme Court has made key...
You must learn everything that you possibly can about a Florida property before you purchase it. Fortunately, the seller is required to provide vital information that can help you make an educated decision. If a seller fails to make required disclosures, you may have...
Under Florida Statute Section 73.015, the condemning party in an eminent domain proceeding is required to have good-faith negotiations with the owner of the parcel to be acquired. The condemning authority is required to submit a written offer and, if requested, the...
Agritourism allows local residents and out-of-state travelers to convene on rural lands for recreational or educational purposes. The laws about agritourism land use vary by state. In Florida, new laws are being proposed regarding how rural residents can use their...
Two potential rezoning plans approving segments of the Imperial Lakes Golf Course in Florida for higher densities were voted on by Polk County Board of Commissioners. The proposals were both resoundingly rejected by the commissioners, one of them unanimously. Two...
If you purchase real estate in Florida and ownership is in question, you may want to file a quiet title action to determine the legal property ownership. When to file a quiet title action If there is ambiguity or doubt about the ownership of a property, a title...
There is a statute of limitations on boundary disputes, so you should handle them promptly. You typically have up to seven years to raise a real estate lawsuit over boundary disputes in Florida. Adverse possession Florida law states that a person gains adverse...
Getting a divorce in the state of Florida can be a complex process. The waters can be made even muddier when there is real estate to be dealt with. The home may be in your name. However, your former spouse may attempt to procure a portion of the property. In this...
When a government entity wants to take over private property for public use in Florida, it is said to be exercising its power of an eminent domain. The process can be complicated, and the property owner's compensation can vary depending on the type of taking. Take a...
A proposed extension of the Florida Turnpike could disrupt the lives of residents in historically Black communities in several counties. Although residents and community leaders have rallied against the construction, local governments have not presented a united front...
