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Buyer Beware - Contract Contingencies

Don't put your deposit in jeopardy while you secure financing

Editor's Note: As the local real estate market is rebounding and activity traditionally picks up every year at this time, here's some timely advice that would-be Buyers should know to protect their deposits.

Scott A. Marcus, Attorney at Law, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

May 15--Real estate purchase and sale contracts have many contingencies. They may be contingent upon inspections, delivery of deposits, financing, delivery of marketable title, approval from various associations and the ability to tender the funds necessary to close. Certain versions of the purchase and sales contract treat these contingencies differently.

The purpose of this article is to highlight the financing contingency provision in both the Contract for Residential Sale and Purchase, CRSP-12 / 13 (“CRSP”) and the Florida Association of Realtors/ Florida Bar, (“FAR/BAR”) versions of the contract.

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Does a group home violate HOA covenants?

Federal law allows for group homes and assisted living facilities

By Lisa Magill, Esq., Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

HOA restrictions and covenants typically contain provisions limiting use of the property to a "single-family" residence.  These use restrictions likewise typically prohibit any "business" or "commercial" use of the home.  However, enforcement of deed restrictions or covenants may implicate other laws, particularly the Fair Housing laws. 

Associations are prohibited by Federal, State and many local laws from discriminating against protected classes.  Unlawful discrimination includes, among other things, the refusal to make a reasonable accommodation in policies or practices and interference with the lawful use and enjoyment of the residence.

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A tradition of community aesthetics

Volunteers and Lang Realty keep beauty alive in Boca Raton

SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report

May 15--Continuing a decades-long tradition to recognize commitment to aesthetics by residential and commercial properties throughout the city, the Boca Raton Beautification Committee announced the winners of their Annual Landscape Excellence Awards today at an 11 a.m. ceremony held at the City Hall. 

Each year, the Committee honors local communities and businesses for their landscaping efforts in several different categories. 

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Summer's coming soon

South Florida camps offer variety

SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report

April 16--Spring has sprung, and summer will be here soon. For South Florida kids – and their parents – that often means, "What I am going to do when school lets out?"

Many communities and the public schools have camp programs available – just check their web sites. And there are tons of private camps for all kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Just to get you thinking and planning before it's too late, here are a few that caught our eye.

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South Florida Sunrise Archives

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