Naples Real Estate Law Blog
How should I handle client disputes?
Even the best business owners will encounter an angry client from time to time. When this occurs, the way you handle the situation can make a huge difference to the outcome. An angry client doesn’t just mean lost business, it could also result in legal action if the...
How to handle condo disputes before they escalate
Living in a Florida condo gives you access to the beautiful ocean views and sandy beaches the state is famous for. Unfortunately, you are also in close proximity to your neighbors, sharing walls and sometimes entering into disputes. Disagreements that crop can quickly...
What should I know before running for the HOA board?
Homeowner associations are common in Florida subdivisions. Over time, the community can elect members to represent them on the board, effectively taking over usually upon 75% occupancy. Before you run for the HOA board in your neighborhood, there are a few things you...
How can you build your savings before buying a home?
While housing markets fluctuate in Florida and interest rates are ever changing, the one steady fact is that buying a home is a huge milestone in the life of most people. One thing that is important before you buy a home is a down payment. Not only can this lower your...
Renting out a room in your home the right way
To help make ends meet in Florida, or to have another source of income, some homeowners decide to rent out a room in their home. While a great idea, it is one that requires a lot of thought and foresight. U.S. News & World Report breaks down the best way to go...
Which type of business entity is best for you?
If you plan to start a new business in Florida, choosing which business entity you will form represents one of the first and most important things you will need to do. You need to make this decision carefully because it will affect you and your business for years to...
How powerful is your HOA?
Now that you have decided to move to Florida, the next thing you need to do is find that dream house or condo in which to live. With so many properties from which to choose, this could take a while and prove to be an exciting, albeit exhausting, process. So many...
Help with real estate law key when building a fence in Florida
Floridians who are seeking to improve a home and property will often decide that they need to have a fence installed. Reasons include safety, aesthetics or general home refurbishment. However, when planning to do this, many homeowners make the mistake of ignoring real...
Florida HOA board and residents struggle with vulture problem
Residents of Tudor Grove at Timber Springs in Florida say that they are concerned about the hundreds of black vultures that occupy their community. One homeowner there claimed that the birds can carry up to 35 diseases. She also said that multiple attempts to get them...
What can an HOA tell homeowners about their property?
The intent of a homeowners' association is to protect the visual appeal of the neighborhood, protect property values and maintain common spaces. These organizations exist for the purpose of benefitting the property owners who live in the community. To make HOAs work...
