I received a foreclosure summons, what do I do?
You’ve received a foreclosure complaint. Before you have a panic attack and believe you are going to lose your house,
Eric Gros-Dubois
July 7, 2018
Real Estate Law
Mistakes to Avoid when Transferring a Florida Homestead
When setting up an estate plan, it is common for Floridians to have a revocable living trust in which to
EPGD Law
March 13, 2018
What is residential constructive eviction in Florida?
A tenant may terminate their lease with a landlord in the event of a constructive eviction. Constructive eviction is defined
EPGD Law
October 23, 2017
Buyers of Real Property May Be Held Liable for the Tax of a Foreign Seller!
A non-foreign certification is a document that protects buyers of real property interests from liability for the IRS withholding tax,
EPGD Law
November 17, 2016
Business Law
What are some Simple Facts about Foreclosures and Leases in Florida?
In Florida, what would happen if a tenant is leasing a premises, and the mortgagee—the bank for example—foreclosures upon the property. Is the tenant allowed to remain in the premises? As a consequence of the foreclosure, is the tenant’s lease terminated? What if the tenant was an innocent party with no knowledge of the mortgage?
Eric Gros-Dubois
November 15, 2016
Getting a Real Estate License in Florida
Florida real estate is booming, and starting a real estate career may be a great option for you. Fortunately, in
EPGD Law
October 30, 2015
Real Estate Law
How to Appeal Property’s Market or Assessed Value with Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
Every year, property owners receive a Notice of Proposed Property Taxes from the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser, listing the total of Ad Valorem and non-Ad Valorem property taxes to be paid. These property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, as determined by the Property Appraiser every January 1st.
Eric Gros-Dubois
September 8, 2015
Real Estate Law
Florida Residential Security Deposit Return
Under Florida law, a landlord may retain a tenant’s security deposit, but there are a few steps that need to occur before the security deposit, or a portion thereof, is withheld. If the tenant leaves the premises, and the landlord does not intend to retain the security deposit, the landlord has fifteen (15) days from the date the tenant vacated the premises to return the security deposit.
Eric Gros-Dubois
May 15, 2015
Short Term Residential Rental in Coral Gables and Miami
In this day and age, the Internet provides ordinary individuals with business opportunities that were unheard of thirty years ago.
EPGD Law
April 19, 2015
How to Evict a Tenant?
Need to evict your tenant for nonpayment of rent? Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, it is important to
EPGD Law
August 26, 2014