Now, more than two months since the Denver-based property management real estate market giant, Aimco, filed their lawsuit against Airbnb in Miami-Dade County’s Circuit Court system, their case might finally be getting its day in court. The publicly-traded plaintiff in this case alleges that the defedant, a popular short-term rental website, encouraged its users to […]
Melbourne Legal Blog
The increase in popularity of Airbnb and short-term housing rental sites in the past few years has created a whole new host of legal dilemmas for Florida condo and homeowner’s associations. Disputes have emerged over issues surrounding the use over an homeowner’s property, which has resulted in an understanding that condo owners are not entitled […]
An easement involves someone having the right to use land that doesn’t belong to them, usually because using the land is a necessary and functional requirement. One of the most common reasons for an easement in residential situations is that one landholder must be able to cross another landowner’s property to reach his or her […]
The idea that you need a substantial cash reserve to be able to make a big purchase like a new home is fairly obvious, but for all the advice out there about getting ready for that first home purchase, there is not a lot of discussion about exactly how to do that. Should you pay […]
Sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into vetting the general contractor your hire to work on your home, it’s not enough and a dispute ensues. While some contracts might require you and your contractor to sit down in front of a mediator or arbitrator to attempt to work out your issues, others may […]
Bad home owners associations or HOA management can lead to problems for you down the road. It’s probably best to steer clear of residences where you can tell HOA management isn’t up to snuff, but if you end up in a dispute with your HOA, having a legal professional on your side can help protect […]
Before the term “manufactured housing” these homes were called mobile homes or trailers. The defining characteristic of a manufactured home is that it can be picked up and moved somewhere else. Most disputes are defined by the property involved, which is either personal or real property. Personal property are things you can move or pick […]
You might hope that the transfer of real estate is a simple transaction, like fulfilling an eBay order or placing an order for pizza. But, unfortunately, it is not. The exchange of real estate is a complicated dance because of the issues inherent in transferring assets as complicated as real estate. This post will go […]
Many commercial tenants are resorting to leasing audits to leverage lower rent rates with property owners. It is thus imperative that you prepare for these audits and the role they may play in future negotiations. This post will go over how you can minimize your exposure to these audits. A common technique to minimize the […]
Buying a house is a huge decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In most cases, it will be the biggest financial decision of your life, so carefully weighing your options before pulling the trigger is a good idea. But buying a home can be overwhelming; you’ve got to find a home in your […]
