Tag: deed holders
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Trees Don’t Respect Property Lines. Who’s Liable for Accidents or Hazards?
Trees are beautiful. They cool our Earth, buffer noise, and drink up stormwater. They offer habitat to birds, and so much more. Trees can make beautiful, natural borders between properties. But, from time to time, they do play a role in tensions between deed holders. Today we explore a few common conflicts related to trees…
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Deed Holders Versus Squatters: Does Florida’s New Anti-Trespassing Law Signal a Trend?
This year, Florida criminalized squatting. Florida homes may be left temporarily empty for various reasons. Some are vacation homes. Some are owned by seniors who need to be absent for healthcare reasons. Some homes wait empty for insurers to authorize storm cleanups. Sometimes, a home stands empty simply because buyers have yet to move…
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Update: State Lawmakers Have “Fast Cash for Houses” Wholesalers on Their Radar
Tempted to sell your home quickly and easily to one of those “We buy any house” outfits? Wait. Don’t even think about giving up that deed until you read this.