There has been a lot of media coverage about banks foreclosing on homeowners in recent years. Another type of foreclosure that hasn’t received as much attention involves homeowner associations (“HOA”) suing property owners for failing to pay their dues. Homeowners can lose their homes, which is clearly a terrible outcome. Unless they know their legal […]
All Florida landlords should read and understand the state’s landlord-tenant laws found in Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes. A part of the law that contains pitfalls and has historically caused problems for investors is 83.49. This subsection covers tenant security deposits and the rules governing how landlords may hold and refund deposits following the […]
By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. (c) 2018 all rights reserved. The concept of asset protection is largely misunderstood. There are many bad things that can happen to good people. These events often lead to attempts to take away what we work hard to acquire. An important and effective habit is to consider all the “what […]
By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. (c) 2017 All rights reserved. If you own real estate assets, you should know about asset protection strategies. Real estate investors have long used land trusts in Florida to hold title to their properties. There are many reasons to use land trusts, but this article will focus on the asset […]
By Charles P. Castellon, Esq. 2017 © All rights reserved. Recognizing the adage that “you make money when you buy,” all real estate investors look for bargains. A popular place to buy low is the tax deed auction. Many investors specialize in this area or include tax deeds among other acquisition strategies. The main drawback, […]
Business owners and operators can learn how to build and grow their businesses in this five week course taught by experts in the areas of finance & administration, Leadership & management, sales & marketing, and HR & legal. Course sessions include lunch and a special guest speaker on locally-available business resources. A $500 Value!! Participants are required to attend […]
The majority of Americans do not have an estate plan, though they may be aware of the importance of preparing for that one sure thing in life. For many who have taken the time to deal with such a serious matter and create an estate plan, another problem commonly arises. The surviving loved ones often […]
HELP CDC (HELP Community Development Corporation) is a Home Buyers Program that provides individuals and families with the resources and knowledge to become homeowners. Attorney Charles Castellon will be speaking at this event on Saturday, July 18, 2015 beginning at 8:30AM, ending at 3:00PM. THIS CLASS IS FREE & WILL FILL UP QUICKLY! << REGISTER NOW! >> […]
