RE Q&A: Who Pays for Tree Damage?

A homeowner isn’t liable for damage from healthy tree roots, even if the tree was planted by the developer. Neighbors may trim encroaching roots at their own cost.

Understanding Fair Housing in Florida

Florida’s Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1983, prohibits housing discrimination based on race, sex, religion, disability, family status and other protected classes.

“Title Pirates” Target Vacant Land in Fraud Trend

Vacant land is the top target for title fraud, as scammers forge deeds to sell properties they don’t own. New alerts and safeguards aim to curb the trend.

High Court Upholds Floorplans ‘Fair Use’ Ruling

The Supreme Court declined to hear a floorplans copyright case, upholding a ruling that found their use in listings is fair use, ending seven years of litigation.