A quitclaim deed, often mistakenly referred to as a “quick claim deed”, is a popular option for homeowners and non-real estate attorneys when transferring ownership to a Florida residential property. However, sometimes, a conveyance using a quitclaim deed rather than a warranty deed can do more than just transfer the ownership of the property. Parties…
As most Florida homeowners know, the Homestead Tax Exemption (hereinafter the “Exemption”) is a valuable savings tool. The Exemption allows for a $50,000.00 reduction of a property’s assessed value and includes the Save Our Homes cap that limits annual increases in assessed value of real property to 3%. However, today many homeowners are attempting to…
“But the association is voluntary and the rules don’t apply to my property.” This is a common statement we receive when dealing with survey related issues in a voluntary HOA. While mandatory Home Owner Associations (“HOA”) are common in our area, there are a few communities with voluntary HOAs. So what is the difference? Simply…
