REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM FOR FIRST TIME HOME OWNERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
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First-time home buyers and people relocating to Florida should know that every housing development in Florida since 1985 has included provisions for a homeowner’s association. Whether you move into a single-family residential development or a condominium complex, each association has a declaration of covenants and restrictions which define and dictate the character of the development.
Declarations* can be as varied as the number of associations in Florida. Knowing and understanding the requirements of home owners associations and what they mean could make a difference between being happy in your new home or becoming embroiled in disputes with your neighbors.
If you are considering buying a home anywhere in Florida, a brief consultation with our office can prepare you with the knowledge you’ll need to examine a declaration of covenants and restrictions with an eye toward finding the type of neighborhood you will be happy to call home.
*The declarations are documents on file with the County Court clerk’s office and are usually available online. These documents should be closely examined by all prospective home buyers before putting a signature on a sales contract.