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...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Aug 22, 2019 | Real Estate
When you own rental property, dealing with tenants is part of the job description. While some landlords contract with a property management company, others opt to preserve their bottom line by conducting these tasks themselves. Before deciding to manage your own...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Aug 9, 2019 | Real Estate
Homeowners would rather have an asset than a liability. When you purchase a home in Florida, you hope to have an investment, rather than a money pit or liability. The real estate market can be difficult to navigate at times. Most focus on the needs of their families....
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 31, 2019 | Real Estate
Finding and buying your Florida dream home undoubtedly constitutes one of the best experiences of your life. But if it also represents your first home buying experience, you likely have plenty of questions about your closing. As the Home Buying Institute explains,...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 9, 2019 | Real Estate
Commercial real estate developers in Florida may find it helpful to know that there is recourse to due process when issues arise concerning the approval of building plans. As reported by the Boca Raton Tribune, city officials voted unanimously to deny a...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 9, 2019 | Real Estate
A real estate transaction in Florida may become a tangled affair when a property is advertised online through a service such as Zillow. As reported by the Herald Tribune, a class-action lawsuit alleges Zillow designed its “co-marketing program” as a way to...
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Jul 3, 2019 | Real Estate
If you have found your Florida dream home, you would do well to thoroughly check out its Homeowners Association before you make your offer of purchase. Why? Because HOAs wield a great deal of power over what you can and cannot do with your home once you move in....
On behalf of Riddell Law Group | Apr 8, 2019 | Real Estate
If you own a condominium unit, you’re engaged in a type of shared ownership when it comes to the rest of the building. By definition, the owner or owners of a condominium unit have a shared, undivided interest in the common areas of the building. In other words, your...
