On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jun 9, 2020 | Real Estate
If you manage real estate properties in Florida, chances are you have dealt with difficult tenants before. Despite your effort to attract your ideal renter, clarify your expectations and develop trust, sometimes a challenging renter may lessen your desire to be a...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | May 16, 2020 | Real Estate
Renting has an advantage over homeownership in one main area. When you rent, your landlord must take care of repairs and maintenance for the most part. When you own your home, you have to handle all of this. That can be expensive, and it is one of the top reasons why...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | May 16, 2020 | Real Estate
There are many ways to sell your home. Some deals will go better than others. You may not get a choice about how you sell your home. A good example of this type of situation is if you need to sell fast and must do a short sale. The Street explains a short sale is when...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | May 16, 2020 | Real Estate
The rental agreement you use with your tenants is an essential business tool. What you put in that agreement is very important to your interactions with the tenants and your rights as the landlord. While you always have to obey the law regarding tenant-landlord...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | May 16, 2020 | Real Estate
If you are selling a home or renting a property, then it is essential to understand disclosure laws. These laws require that you tell buyers or tenants about certain things about the property. Most often these are things that could impact their health, which is why...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | May 12, 2020 | Real Estate
As a landlord, you likely feel frustrated when tenants do not pay their rent. For some, nonpayment could prove a one-time issue. Yet other tenants might never pay on time – or at all. If you’re at a loss with how to collect back rent from them, keep these tips in...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Apr 1, 2020 | Real Estate
Refinancing a property is essentially the process of working with a lender to acquire a new mortgage. Homeowners who have paid off their mortgage for an extended period are more likely to refinance once they’ve built up equity on their property. They may want to...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jan 21, 2020 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Real estate plays an outsize role in estate planning. Aside from savings and investments, your home is likely your largest asset. And if you own other properties, they may form the bulk of the assets you pass on. But transferring property involves more than deeds and...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jan 4, 2020 | Real Estate
As a Florida landlord, you have the right to collect one to two months’ rent as a form of protection against potential damage, eviction and vacancy costs. However, once you collect a security deposit, you have a legal obligation to safeguard the money in a secure...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Oct 10, 2019 | Real Estate
When you first set out to become a landlord in Florida, you probably hoped for the best in regards to your tenants. Unfortunately, hopes are no guarantee that you never have to worry about problematic occupants. If you ever face a situation in which you feel justified...
