If your property was recently foreclosed, you may be surprised to find that you may still owe money on the property and that the ordeal is far from over. When a mortgage lender is unable to recover the entire loan balance after a foreclosure sale, homeowners are often still held responsible for the difference. Whether […]
If you’re a renter facing threat of eviction due to a noise complaint, you may be asking what your rights are as a tenant and what happens next. This quick overview of Florida’s eviction laws will help outline your options and prepare you for what’s ahead. Firstly, yes; your landlord can in fact pursue eviction […]
Selling your home in a harsh economy can be tough, but selling your home while having a tenant is another matter entirely. While most listing agents and realtors would prefer their listings vacant, landlords are seldom able to afford having their investment property sit empty for months at a time. But with the right strategy, […]
Signing a lease binds both the landlord and the tenant to a variety of responsibilities. As the owner of the property, under Florida Law the landlord is responsible for the maintenance associated with pest control—as is the case with termites. Because the process often involves fumigation, it is pertinent that the landlord have the tenants […]