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According to Florida law, common claims against house flippers often involve allegations of fraud and misrepresentation (failure to disclose), breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection laws:

1. Fraud and Misrepresentation: House flippers may be sued for fraud if they knowingly conceal, fail to disclose, or misrepresent material defects ...


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According to Florida law, falsifying a quitclaim deed in Florida can result in criminal prosecution for forgery. Additionally, recorded forged deeds are void and do not convey title to property. This is true regardless of proper witnessing or notarization.

Florida courts have consistently held that “the mere recordation of a forged deed does not affect title to land si...


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Case Example of Precluding Foreclosure Summary Judgment Based Upon Bank’s Failure to Comply with 30-Day Notice

 For details of the case, read:  Cobbum v. Citimortgage, ...


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Picking up the pieces after a major storm or hurricane can be extremely frustrating, incredibly confusing, and emotionally draining. There’s so much to think about—the welfare of your loved ones and friends, the status of your belongings, the condition of your property, and more. On top of that, you must also deal with the damage to your home, file insurance claim paperwork, ...


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According to Florida law, a quitclaim deed can be contested in Florida on several grounds based on defects in execution (they must be signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses), lack of capacity, fraud, duress, undue influence, forgery, or violations of constitutional protections such as homestead rights (to be valid, it must be executed with the proper spousal cons...


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