Florida As-Is Contract: Can You Sue the Seller for Hidden Defects?
Signing an as-is contract in Florida does not necessarily mean a seller can conceal known defects. Learn when a buyer may still have a claim after discovering roof leaks, water damage, mold, structural problems, or other hidden conditions after closing.
Seller Didn’t Disclose Problems With the House in Florida: What Can a Buyer Do?
Bought a Florida home and discovered a hidden roof leak, water damage, mold, structural problem, or other expensive defect? Florida law may require a seller to disclose known material problems that aren't readily observable. Learn when a buyer may have a claim and what evidence can help prove the seller knew.
Hillsborough County's New Short-Term Rental Rules: What Airbnb Owners Must Do Before January 1, 2027
Hillsborough County adopted short-term rental regulations on September 2, 2026, effective January 1. Registration, a $200 annual fee, a one-hour response requirement, and inspections. Here is what owners must do, and whether the ordinance survives Florida's preemption statute.
Florida Commercial Leases and the Federal Hemp Ban: What Landlords and Tenants Should Do Before November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, federal law narrows the definition of hemp and most intoxicating hemp products become controlled substances. Here is what that does to a Florida commercial lease, for landlords and for tenants.
CFPB PACE Loan Rules: Florida Homeowner Protections After BRIDGE v. CFPB
Florida homeowners gain new PACE loan protections after Judge Barber upheld CFPB rules in BRIDGE v. CFPB. Learn how TILA now covers PACE financing.
AI Users Beware - AI and the law
A federal judge just made a ruling that changes the implications of using AI in connection with a court case. In United States v. Heppner, the court held that conversations a person had with an AI chatbot about their legal case were not confidential and could be disclosed to the opposing side. The judge found that AI is not an attorney, that consumer AI tools don't promise to keep your information private, and that using one is essentially the same as sharing your legal strategy with a third party.