Recent Posts in condominium Category
Posted on Oct 28, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
Those living in a condominium often differ about how the condominium should look. Owners and their Board of Directors often disagree. Because the purchaser of a condominium often buys because of its ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida's legislature has been concerned with condominium regulation for almost 50 years. Florida's first Condominium Act was adopted in 1963 and has been amended almost every year since. The ...
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Posted on May 8, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
As government expands its reach, building permits have been one focus for that expansion. With the professed goal of protecting its citizenry, local governments have expanded the requirements to ...
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Posted on Apr 30, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida's legislature has made many efforts over the years to help condominiums collect assessments while not scaring off lenders. Lenders do not want to make loans secured by property that could ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
A lot of people moving to Florida start their new home search with condominiums. What could be better? Somebody else mows the lawn, cleans the pool and even maintains the building, There is an element ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Some people believe that all provisions in a contract must be strictly performed. Others have a laissez faire attitude. Both can be right, depending on contract language and circumstances. Real estate ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Over the years, condominium, cooperative and homeowners associations frequently battled with homeowners over the display of flags. Some battles included giant flag poles and giant flags. Others, were ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Buying a home or investment property is not without risk. Buyers should be working with experienced attorneys, Realtors and other professionals to avoid anticipated problems. But, buyers often move ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Most of the contracts used for residential real estate sales include provisions that allow buyers to inspect the property before consummating their purchase. Some contracts require the seller to make ...
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Posted on Jul 30, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Condominium living can provide the best of all worlds. Condominium owners have a home, amenities and the association takes care of the maintenance. It is a particularly attractive option for part-time ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida’s legislature realized the importance of assuring the public that buying a condominium is safe in Florida. The first Condominium Act (Act) was adopted by the legislature in 1963 and has ...
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