Real Estate Law Articles

The foreclosure moratorium and forbearance allowances continue to be extended across the country because of challenges faced by many Americans during the pandemic. Here's what you need to know about what the current regulations look like. Key Takeaways The CARES Act first created the protectio...

The eviction moratorium has been extended until March 31. What does it mean for renters and landlords? Who is protected under the moratorium? Here's what you need to know. Key Takeaways The federal eviction moratorium was extended until March 31, 2021 One-fifth of American renters are behind...

The end of the COVID-19 eviction ban could be a positive development for HOAs and condo associations in South Florida, but it also brings uncertainty. On August 1, 2020, the temporary moratorium on evictions for unpaid rent throughout Florida will end. The conclusion of the eviction ban seems lik...

Understand the arguments for both, and weigh the benefits against your own life priorities A question many adults face in Florida is whether or not they should purchase a home, versus continuing to rent a property. While there are pros and cons to each, it's perhaps most important to figure out w...

Learn Florida's laws around refusing to pay rent if your landlord's been slacking As a renter in Florida, you may be tired of waiting around for your landlord to repair your heater or to install a new refrigerator. If your landlord continues to drag his or her feet, when can you draw the line and...

If you're considering subletting your rental, do so through your landlord and talk to a legal professional if you aren't sure about your rights If you have to move out before your lease is up, don't fret. There are legal ways you can avoid paying the rent when you won't be living there. One such ...

Security deposits can cause a lot of headaches between tenants and landlords. Understand the rights you have under Florida law, so you can take action against a deduction claim or missing deposit check if necessary. A common dispute that arises between tenants and landlords is whether or not the ...

What can be deducted from your deposit and what can't? In Florida, there is no limit on the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit (though some cities and counties may implement caps). This means you could have to fork over a lot of money up front and should do everything you can to ...

In Florida, it's illegal for landlords to lock out tenants, displace their possessions, turn off their utilities, or engage in other hands-on eviction measures. Florida law has been criticized for heavily favoring the tenant. Regardless, the law that's on the books today is the law. Landlords who...

Tenants can withhold rent until certain repairs are made – as long as it's done properly. The roof in your apartment is leaking, and your landlord is dragging his feet on making repairs. Can you withhold the rent money until he does? Florida tenants have a legal right to live in rental properties...

Find out why, but understand that that the apartment complex doesn't have to furnish you with a specific reason. You've done the math. You can afford the rent and related expenses. So, you fill out the apartment complex rental application and start packing. But, then you're informed that your app...

Expect it in 15 days if you left the rental exactly how you found it. Multiply times two. It's the general rule of thumb to figure out how much it's going to cost to rent. The majority of residential leases and rental agreements in Florida and elsewhere require a security deposit—which is general...