Real Estate Law
“AS IS” Clause in a Property Contract & Home Inspection Company
Issue 1: Does an “As Is” Clause in a Contract under Florida law Include Termites? Yes. An “as is” clause
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 9, 2020
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law
What Can a Landlord do if a Tenant Leaves Behind Property?
One of the most tension fraught relationships is that of a landlord-tenant. Landlords are subject to a variety of laws including regulation of rent, termination, and eviction. One such law is the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act, which prescribes rules by which landlords are allowed to dispose of tenant property which remains on the premises after a tenancy is terminated.
Eric Gros-Dubois
January 3, 2020
Real Estate Law
What Is “Residential Constructive Eviction” In Florida?
In Florida, a residential tenant has a right to enjoy rented property peaceably and quietly. In the event of a constructive eviction, a tenant may terminate their lease with a landlord.
Oscar Gomez
October 16, 2019
Real Estate Law
Everything You Should Know About Maryland Security Deposits
There are general landlord/tenant rules that can be modified differently in each state. Below is what you need to know about the laws in Maryland.
Eric Gros-Dubois
October 3, 2019
Civil Litigation
Severing Joint Tenancies Between Non-Married Partners in Washington D.C.
A joint tenancy cannot exist unless there is a present unity of interest, title, time and possession; that is to say, the interests must be identical, they must accrue by the same conveyance, they must commence at the same time and the estate must be held by the same undivided possession.
Oscar Gomez
October 1, 2019
Homestead Exemption
Will you lose your Homestead if you go to Jail?
Florida provides homeowners who make their Florida home their principal place of residence with a tax exemption. This exemption is called the Homestead Exemption and has different benefits. The exemption allows homeowners to exempt $25,000 (or $50,000 for married couples) from the taxable value of their home.
Eric Gros-Dubois
February 4, 2019
Foreign Reporting
Do I have to pay Property Taxes as a Foreigner Investor?
All foreign investors owning U.S real property are responsible for paying taxes on any and all rental income they earn in the United States from that property. As a general rule, a non-US person who rents out his or her U.S. property is subject to a 30% withholding tax imposed on the gross amount of each rental payment.
Eric Gros-Dubois
September 21, 2018
Estate Planning
How do I Claim the Florida Homestead Exemption?
Florida law allows homeowners who use their Florida home as their residence to claim a homestead exemption. The Florida Constitution provides a tax-saving exemption by reducing the taxable value of real property by up to $25,000, and $50,000 for a married couple. Florida
Eric Gros-Dubois
September 16, 2018
What are the most Common Types of Foreclosure?
A foreclosure is the legal process in which the lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan by forcing the sale of the property used as collateral for the loan. Foreclosure occurs when the homeowner is unable to make mortgage payments to the lender. A homeowner has a few options to avoid foreclosure.
Eric Gros-Dubois
August 16, 2018
What can you do when your foreclosure is set for sale?
What is a Foreclosure? A bank will usually foreclose on your house after you have failed to make four successive
Eric Gros-Dubois
July 16, 2018