What to Know When Doing a Title Search in Florida
Doing a title search when buying an abandoned property, a parcel in a foreclosure sale, or a building in a tax auction is important for a number of reasons. One specific reason that many don’t…
How Code Enforcement Violations Become Liens in Florida
Code enforcement liens are statutory liens created by F.S. Ch. 162. This chapter, also known as the Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act, provides guidelines for code violations. In general, upon finding a code violation,…
Why Get a Municipal Lien Search?
A Municipal Lien Search is an important part of purchasing a property and here’s why… There are so many i’s to dot an t’s to cross when it comes to buying a property that small…
What are Condominium Special Assessments?
When buying real estate, such as a condominium, it’s important to know how special assessments can affect you at the time of purchase, and during the time you own the property. As a title agent,…
Avoiding the Surprise of the Unrecorded Lien
Buying a house or commercial property begins a new phase of a family’s life or a businesses lifecycle. It can mean growth, change, fulfillment and more; however, this turning of a page can quickly become…
What to Know About Unrecorded Liens
Wiki defines a lien as a right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owned by that person is discharged. Along the same lines, a property lien is a notice…
Why Should You Do a Permit Lien Search?
If you’re thinking about purchasing a property, or are a title agent, attorney or real estate agent representing a buyer, you need to know why municipal lien searches, specifically permit lien searches are important. Most…
What Are Special Assessments and Chapter 159 Liens?
Liens and assessments must be recorded in the official public records in the county in which the property resides – in most cases. There are some liens which automatically attach to real property and do…
