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By Christopher Carter - Real Estate Broker Associate By Family Features
Estoppel Letters are usually valid for only 30 days after the date of issuance, so make sure to time them right to protect yourself When selling a Florida house or condominium located in an Association-Governed Community or Building, all parties to the sale need a dependable record of whether or not the selling owner owes any money to the Association or has any Outstanding Rule Violations. Estoppel Letters provide the necessary proof of a selling owner’s account status with the Association. Because Association Indebtedness and Rule Violations follow the property, not the owner, they are a critical part of all Florida Real Estate Transactions involving Association-Governed Buildings or Communities. I am not an attorney. For interpretation and application to specific circumstances of anything you read in this article, you must speak with a Florida-licensed attorney. Buyers could “inherit” a Debt, Delinquency, or Rule Violation if the seller’s Association Account status wasn’t verified (and any issues resolved if necessary) before a transfer of ownership. For this discussion, “Association-Governed” means buildings Estoppel Letter, Page 4A
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“The longevity of our city’s aging Infrastructure is a top priority,” said City Manager, Dr. Jeremy Earle
Keeping Progress In The Forefront City Of Hallandale Beach Introduces An Impressive $320 Million Capital Improvement Plan The City of Hallandale Beach, FL, is pleased to announce the rollout of its 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, with projects totaling more than $320 Million worth of improvements to the City’s Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation spaces, Public Safety, and sustainable development initiatives, through 2028. The large-scale improvement plan, which was approved on September 26, 2023, during a City Commission meeting, marks the City’s commitment to being a leader in sustainability, resiliency
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