Homeowners demand more EV charging stations in their condos, co-ops, and townhomes Have you noticed the number of EVs exploding in your neighborhood? What about EV charging stations? Do you hear more people talking about getting an EV and installing a charging station in their home, building, or townhome parking garage? Over the past few [...]
Home Inspections: home inspectors make mistakes A reader wants to know if home inspectors make mistakes when doing home inspections. Q: My home inspector did an inspection of my home before I purchased it. The home inspector made mistakes: The inspector missed that there was a hidden water line problem. He also missed a false [...]
What happens if you inherited property with a long-term lease? Q: I'm writing about your recent column that dealt with a family inquiring about an inherited property with a long-term lease. I know of a similar situation where a family leased one of the best locations in town to a large burger franchise restaurant decades [...]
When it comes to property damage from trees, who is responsible? Reader wants to take on the city for refusing to let her cut down a healthy tree. Q: I just finished reading your article What Happens if My Neighbor's Tree Falls? I live in Orlando, Florida, a hurricane zone. For years we have been [...]
How long can property taxes go unpaid? Q: My mom died several years ago. Do I need to pay her past due real estate property tax bills? How long can property taxes go unpaid? Also, do I need to pay her income tax bills as well? Her accountant filed her income taxes after her death [...]
Unpermitted work not disclosed by the seller. Now what do we do? Q: My husband and I have appreciated the many articles from you in our local paper. In addition, we had recently bought your book, “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask.” We gave it to our two young adult sons. The book [...]
Sell and Rent Back: Is this a good idea for seniors? Q: I have owned a condominium in Sarasota, Florida since 1978 and it's been my permanent residence since 2004. The character of it has changed and my costs have gone up. However, at 90, I don't wish to move. I've been thinking of selling [...]
House title: How do I get title to my house? Q: My mother died two years ago. She owned property but couldn't find a will. We know her wishes were for me to move back home to take over the property, pay the bills and do the upkeep on the property. We don't know where [...]
What is a reverse mortgage? And, why does a reverse mortgage hurt rather than help an elderly homeowner? Q: I was recently evicted from my home, where I lived with my mother before she died. This is due to a reverse mortgage. I am disabled and now have no home. My mother signed this loan [...]
Got homeowner association problems? You're not alone. Here's what you can do. Q: I read the article you wrote about first-time homebuyers and homeowner associations. The State of Florida has a lot of gated communities and along with that typically comes a powerful homeowners association (HOA). Unfortunately, I didn't know that when I moved and [...]
