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Protect Your Property: Register for Florida’s Title Fraud Alert Service

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Title fraud in Florida has increased significantly in recent years. This type of fraud typically involves a person forging a deed to transfer someone else’s real property to a shell company formed by the fraudster. The...more

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Lee County Pilots New Property Fraud Prevention Program

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In an effort to combat the rising levels of real property fraud, the Florida Legislature has implemented a pilot program in Lee County requiring government-issued photo identification (ID) for filing deeds in person or by...more

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Don't Get Rejected: Florida's Witness Address Rule Takes Effect in 2024

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Starting January 1, 2024, there are important changes to Florida Statutes 695.26(1)(c) that you need to know. Now, in addition to including the printed, typewritten or stamped name of each witness on certain recorded...more

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2023 Florida Legislation On Real Estate Deeds

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The Florida Legislature passed numerous bills primarily affecting real estate in the 2023 session. Most notably may be SB 15, the so-called SB 4-D Glitch Bill that deals with inspections and reserves for condominiums. This...more

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Does CAFA permit appellate review of sua sponte remand orders? - Commercial Law Bulletin, April 5 2022

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Ohio- Substantially compliant acknowledgment clause WWSD, LLC v. Woods, 10th Dist. Franklin No. 20AP-403, 2022-Ohio-952- In this appeal, the Tenth Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision, agreeing that...more

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You Can’t Run From That Arbitration Covenant Running With The Land

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In a recent case, the Florida Supreme Court held that an arbitration covenant contained in a developer’s original deed also bound the second owner. The case serves as a good reminder that, although a subsequent owner of...more

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Buying and Selling Golf Courses in Florida

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Whether as a result of market conditions, evolving golfer preferences, or the financial realities of operating a golf course, golf courses in Florida regularly change hands. Below are some key issues to account for when...more

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Florida Sets 120-Day Deadline on Tax Deed Sale Surplus Claims

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Earlier this month, House Bill 1383, which amends Florida's tax deed statutes, was passed in both houses of the Florida legislature and now awaits the Governor's signature. While the amendments generally provide more guidance...more

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