Real Estate

Can a Condo Association be a Contractor for a Subcontractor’s Employees?

In Florida, a “statutory employer” is a legal term used in workers’ compensation law. It refers to a situation where an employer (the contractor) hires…

Ayala Law P.A.April 5, 2023

Real Estate

Understanding the Merger Doctrine in Real Estate Transactions

The merger doctrine is a doctrine in real estate law. In essence, it states that the real estate property's transfer contract merges into the transaction's…

Ayala Law P.A.April 3, 2023

Real Estate Transactions

Errors in Your Deed? Understand the Curative Procedure of § 689.041

It is human nature. Typographical mistakes occur. What happens when these errors occur in serious legal documents like a deed? Florida Statute § 689.041…

Ayala Law P.A.February 21, 2023

Real Estate

What is a Homeowner Benefit Agreement and Why You Should be Careful of it When Purchasing a Home?

A Homeowner Benefit Agreement (HBA) is an agreement where a real estate agent contracts with a property owner for a right to sell her property…

Ayala Law P.A.February 14, 2023

Real Estate Uncategorized

Two Key Requirements to Foreclose on a Mortgage in Florida — Part II.

There are several legal hurdles a mortgage lender has to meet in order to be able to foreclose on your home mortgage. In the first…

Ayala Law P.A.August 31, 2022

Real Estate

Two Key Requirements to Foreclose on a Mortgage in Florida — Part I

There are several legal hurdles a mortgage lender has to meet in order to be able to foreclose on your home mortgage. In this and…

Ayala Law P.A.August 22, 2022

Real Estate

Two Basic Things You Must Know Before You Purchase an Investment Property in a Foreclosure Sale

It sounds like a great idea: Let’s buy a property in foreclosure and then remodel it and resell it? Or perhaps, rent it out to…

Ayala Law P.A.July 19, 2022

Real Estate

Title Insurance Basics – What Exactly is it, and Why is it Important?

Title insurance, as the name indicates, is insurance to title; to the title of a real estate property, more specifically. Now to first understand “title…

Ayala Law P.A.July 5, 2022

Real Estate Uncategorized

Can you Agree to Purchase Real Estate Via an Email or a Text Message? Read to Find Out

For most people, Real Estate transactions are usually a life changing event. Because of the importance of these transactions, most states have what are called…

Ayala Law P.A.June 17, 2022