MV Realty and MVR Homeowner Benefit Agreements
By: Barry Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando ****UDATED 12-2-2022 The Florida Attorney General has filed an action in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County alleging MV Realty is using a ”Complex and deceptive scheme” against homeowners. A copy of the complaint can be found here: Lawsuit We have received inquiries from agents and have become aware of...Read More
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Homeowner and Condominium Estoppel Certificate Fees Increased
By: Barry Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando If a property is located within a homeowner’s or condominium association, we must secure an estoppel certificate to demonstrate that there are no past due fees or fines due by the seller. The certificate will also disclose if there are any violations of the association’s declaration or rules. Since July 1, 2017,...Read More
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Creating A Lady Bird Deed In Florida
By: Barry Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando The Florida Lady Bird Deed Estate planners looking for a probate avoidance strategy that ensures retained control of real estate assets throughout life and automatic transfer upon death should consider an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, colloquially known as a Lady Bird Deed. Also referred to as a ladybird deed, this deed form...Read More
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Solar Panels Contract Pitfalls
By: Barry Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando As more and more homeowners are installing solar panels, all parties to the transaction need to keep a sharp eye on all of the pitfalls involved. If these matters are not addressed it could lead to litigation and thousands of dollars in obligations and costs. First, on the listing side. If there are solar...Read More
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Escrow Agent Versus Closing Agent. What’s The Difference?
By: Robert Garcia, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando Buying or selling real estate should be a fun and exciting process…if you know what you are doing. However, all too often, buyers and sellers are presented with contracts and told to “sign here” but are given no explanation as to what they are entering into. Under Florida law, real estate agents are unable to provide their...Read More
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Protecting The Proceeds Of The Sale Of Homestead Property
By: Christian C. Walters, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando Many of us who reside in the State of Florida know that homestead provides various protections to Florida Landowners. Florida’s homestead laws provide powerful tools to ensure that a family home is not the subject of a forced sale. What many people do not realize is, you can actually sell your homestead,...Read More
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