Renters’ Foreclosure – Know Your Rights

Larry | October 28, 2009

As of late, it’s become quite common for renters to suffer the consequences of foreclosure. Many of my clients, for example, are renting homes from landlords who are being foreclosed upon. But a law passed by the Obama Administration in May 2009 may provide some relief to renters in this predicament. The law, entitled the [...]

Florida Deficiency Judgments – The Rest of the Story

Larry | October 15, 2009

As a follow-up to my earlier post on deficiency judgments, I wanted to discuss some elements that I did not previously cover and which I have been asked by clients. A bank/lender that obtains a deficiency judgment, also known as a judgment creditor, has many avenues to collect on its judgment. For example, it may [...]

Improper Florida Condominium Election – Missing Voting Certificates

Larry | October 9, 2009

On September 17, 2009, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes (“Arbitrator”) found in favor of petitioning condominium owners, who argued that their condominium association, the Hallmark of Hollywood Condominium Association (“Association”), had improperly conducted an election of board members dated February 10, 2009 when it [...]

Creditors’ Claims in a Florida Probate

Larry | October 2, 2009

As a Broward County probate attorney, I represent personal representatives (PRs) in the managing of their recently deceased loved ones’ (decedents) estates. My clients often approach me with concerns about bills/ notices they periodically receive for the decedents’ unpaid debts, such as hospital expenses, credit card balances, utility costs, etc. If you’re facing a similar [...]