Smoking on balconies can spark disputes in shared housing. If smoke drifts and disturbs neighbors, it may violate building rules and lead to fines or lawsuits.
New Florida Realtors forms reflecting condo-safety law changes will be released at 8 a.m. today. A recorded legal webinar on the updates is available now.
Learn about Florida’s updated condo laws in today’s 1 p.m. webinar. New forms and contract changes take effect July 1, including extended review periods for buyers.
If you dispute a condo charge, review your documents, gather evidence, and respond in writing. If that fails, consider legal help to challenge the assessment.
Two new NAR Consumer Guides explain how home auctions work and what to know when hiring a real estate attorney.
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, directors also discussed building membership value, the balanced budget and other key issues.
Associations must maintain common elements like parking decks and may raise dues or assess fees to cover costs, including reimbursing related resident expenses.
New NAR Consumer Guides help customers understand market conditions and explore financial programs that assist with purchasing or keeping a home.
If a home is destroyed, the mortgage remains. Owners must notify the lender and decide whether to rebuild or pay off the loan.
Know your tools: Some forms help navigate compensation, but they're not required and are often misunderstood or misused.
