It appears that you would have what is called an easement by implication or by necessity. So no, the person who sold you your land doesn't have the right to refuse access and you could probably bring a successful lawsuit to establish your right to access your property.

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answered on Jul 12, 2024

Purchasing a condo means you accept those kind of monthly fees, or lose it. It does not sound like you could prove those fees were pending at sale. But in any event a fraud suit will not work as you have no damages and you probably want to continue living there.

It depends on the language of the contractual documents but it is not uncommon for a mortgage company to require a spouse to sign off on giving up his rights in favor of the mortgagor even when title and the loan are solely in the other spouse's name. In that particular situation, the spouse... View More

Mr. Frick is substantially correct, although in Florida what he calls "widow's rights" is referred to as "homestead". The mortgagee can foreclose (as is normally provided in the mortgage), but the person who asked this question would have to be named as a defendant in the foreclosure action.

The 10% threshhold is simply to call a special meeting. You still need to ensure that a quorum attends the meeting and that a majority of those voting votes in favor of removing the board member (unless your HOA by-laws required a super-majority).

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answered on Jun 24, 2024

Notary is an acknowledgement on a deed, so it is often placed after execution. If notary of your signature is before your signing, then hire a TN attorney to set aside the deed. There are probably some other pertinent facts here though.

There are Florida attorneys here who do deal with HOAs who could answer your question best, but it remains open for a week. Until you speak consult with one, there is a general principle in arbitration/mediation where parties could raise the issue that a particular venue or forum is unduly... View More

The answer to this question depends on whose property this road is to cross. If the property belongs someone else, you have to obtain an easement, right to use, from the owner. If the property belongs to the city, you may want to talk to the city.

Assuming that there is a publicly dedicated right-of-way, the local government may or may not have a plan to build a road. Or, when the property was subdivided, they might have required the developer to build a road. As indicated, you should check with the county or other local government.

It is not clear how your mother "combined 4 lots into 1 in 1988". Did she build a single house on all four lots, or did she convey the four lots by a deed in which she used a metes and bounds description (instead of "lots __, ___, ___ and ___ of such-and-such subdivision")?... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Based on the situation you've described, here are some steps you might consider taking:

1. Review your lease-purchase agreement: Carefully examine the terms of your agreement to understand your rights and obligations, especially regarding property maintenance and condemnation.... View More

Unfortunately, no attorney here on Justia can address the situation posed here without a review of the contract for purchase and sale and any agreement with the escrow/closing agent. In general, there is no prohibition on out of state buyers purchasing property in Florida, although recent... View More

Yes, the mortgage must be paid at all times or the property will be placed into foreclosure. If the estate does not have money to pay the mortgage and a foreclosure is filed, you will need to get an answer filed to the foreclosure so that you will have enough time to sell the property.... View More

Here are some key points regarding the duties of a personal representative (the person in charge of handling the estate) and the rights of heirs in such situations:

Duties of the Personal Representative

Fiduciary Duty:

The personal representative has a fiduciary duty to act... View More

The buyer will typically want to do an independent title examination and possibly purchase title insurance. Those things are usually done through the closing attorney or title company. If the buyer accepts your proposition to transfer the deed yourself, you will also need to collect the appropriate... View More

You are asking for trouble trying to do this yourself. No one should buy or sell property without a lawyer. I'm not saying that to make money for lawyers. I hired one myself for real estate transactions. There are so many things that can go wrong with this it would take volumes of... View More

There's really not enough facts to comment on your post. The procedure is the homeowner receives a violation notice and, if not corrected, the matter goes before the board to vote to "levy" a fine. The fine is not "imposed" until the homeowner has been provided the... View More

Yes, any of the four people can file for a partition of the property which forces a sale of the property. The money from the sale is then divided between the four owners.

Schedule a free consultation to make sure your interest in the property is protected.

Yes, and you should try to avoid this outcome as it will take time and cost money to pursue what is called a Partition Action (Partition of Real Property), see Florida Statute 64 for specifics. I would encourage you to find amicable resolution outside of forced partition, if possible, in order to... View More

If you are going to operate a business, you need to have a lawyer on retainer for these types of questions, preferably one skilled in Chapter 723, Florida Statutes. It's part of doing business and is a business expense. You should also have the lawyer review your rental agreements and park... View More