RNC Legal handles residential and commercial real estate matters throughout Florida — purchase and sale contracts, closings, title review and clearing, leasing, and property disputes. Florida property records are kept county by county, and we work across 25 counties from Orlando south. Consultations are free.
South Florida Real Estate Law Attorneys
South Florida is one of the most active real estate markets in the nation — and one of the most legally complex. From waterfront luxury transactions to commercial development disputes, the stakes are high and the legal landscape demands experienced counsel.
RNC Legal's real estate attorneys represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, investors, and lenders across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Whether your matter is a straightforward residential closing or a multi-million-dollar commercial dispute, we bring the same precision and dedication to every engagement.
Real Estate Transactions
Every real estate transaction involves risk. Our attorneys review, negotiate, and close deals with your interests protected at every step.
Residential Transactions
- Purchase and sale contract review and negotiation
- Residential closing representation (buyer and seller)
- Title examination and title insurance coordination
- HOA and condo association document review
- Foreign buyer/seller representation (FIRPTA compliance)
- 1031 exchange coordination
Commercial Real Estate
- Commercial purchase and sale transactions
- Commercial lease drafting, review, and negotiation
- Ground leases and sale-leaseback transactions
- Development agreements and entitlements
- Construction contracts and lien waivers
- Financing documentation and lender representation
Florida requires specific disclosures and timelines. Missed deadlines or improperly drafted contracts can cost you your deposit — or your deal. Having RNC Legal review your contract before you sign can prevent costly mistakes.
Real Estate Disputes & Litigation
When real estate deals go wrong, the financial consequences can be devastating. RNC Legal's litigators pursue and defend real estate disputes with skill and tenacity.
Real Estate Dispute Services
- Breach of real estate contract claims
- Specific performance actions
- Fraudulent misrepresentation and failure to disclose
- Quiet title actions
- Boundary and easement disputes
- Partition actions (co-owner disputes)
- Mechanics' lien and construction disputes
- Real estate broker commission disputes
- HOA and condo association disputes
Landlord-Tenant Law
Florida's landlord-tenant laws are complex and heavily favor the party that knows the rules. RNC Legal represents both landlords and tenants in all aspects of residential and commercial tenancy matters.
- Eviction proceedings (residential and commercial)
- Security deposit disputes
- Unlawful detainer actions
- Lease drafting and enforcement
- Habitability and repair disputes
- Commercial lease disputes and termination
- Commercial tenant holdover actions
Title Issues & Quiet Title Actions
A clouded title can make a property unsellable and unmortgageable. RNC Legal resolves title issues through negotiation and, when necessary, litigation to clear title and establish rightful ownership.
- Tax deed and tax certificate issues
- Adverse possession claims
- Missing or defective deeds
- Forgery and fraud claims on title
- Heir and estate disputes affecting title
- Lis pendens and lien resolution
Find a Real Estate Lawyer in Your Florida County
Deeds, mortgages, and liens record with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property sits, and disputes are heard in that county's judicial circuit. Select your county for local recording, court, and market detail:
- South Florida: Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach · Monroe
- Southwest Florida: Collier · Lee · Charlotte · Hendry · Glades
- Treasure Coast: Martin · St. Lucie · Indian River · Okeechobee
- Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast: Hillsborough · Pinellas · Pasco · Manatee · Sarasota · DeSoto
- Central Florida: Orange · Osceola · Polk · Brevard · Highlands · Hardee
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a real estate lawyer for a Florida closing?
Florida does not require one — title companies routinely handle closings. Many buyers and sellers still engage counsel to review the contract before they are bound, examine title and survey exceptions, and resolve problems before closing rather than after. Whether it makes sense depends on the transaction's complexity and value.
What does a real estate attorney actually review before closing?
Typically the purchase contract and any addenda, the title commitment and its exceptions, the survey, association documents and estoppel certificates where applicable, the closing disclosure or settlement statement, and the deed and closing package. The goal is to identify obligations and defects while there is still time to address them.
How much does a Florida real estate attorney cost?
It varies with the work — a flat fee is common for a straightforward residential closing or contract review, while disputes and commercial matters are usually hourly. We discuss fees openly at the initial consultation, which is free, so you know the structure before engaging us.
Can you handle a closing if I am out of state or abroad?
Usually yes. Florida permits remote online notarization, and much of a transaction can be handled by phone, video, and electronic signature, with recording completed in the county where the property sits. We regularly work with out-of-state and international clients.