Homeowner’s associations have become more and more prevalent in Florida over the years. For those that have existed for quite some time, there is a real risk of being unable to collect HOA dues or enforce their covenants and restrictions. So, what may cause this risk, you ask? That would be the Florida Marketable Record […]
read moreBy Zachary W. Lombardo, Florida Government Relations Attorney In addition to the various branches of state government, as of the date of this article, Florida has 67 counties, 67 school districts, 412 municipalities (cities, towns, villages), and 1,788 other special districts, including fire control districts and community development districts. These many local government entities are […]
read moreBy F. Scott Pauzar, III, Florida Personal Injury Attorney Who is liable for dog bites in Florida? For many dog owners, their dogs are not just pets, but more akin to family members. After the Covid-19 pandemic-related lockdowns began in early 2020, there was a tremendous upswing in people adopting dogs from their local animal […]
read moreBy Lenore T. Brakefield, Florida Government Relations and Community Association Law Attorney The number one rule is: Do not ignore this notice. The notice of violation provides the roadmap of what is to come. This roadmap is important because each jurisdiction has its own process for handling code enforcement issues. Even though Chapter 162, […]
read moreWhether you are splitting time between Florida and another state for pleasure, business, school or retirement, there are benefits to obtaining Florida Residency; much of that attributed to taxes. For example, if you own a home ‘up North’ but have a home in Florida to escape the cold winters, you might be better suited to […]
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