Perhaps you're currently considering the purchase of real property in Florida. Whether you are looking for a winter home to escape inclement road conditions and unsavory temperatures in your home state or are thinking more about your retirement years ahead, this state has much to offer in the way of home properties. Then again, you may already be a property owner who either lives in the home that you own or rents it to a tenant. If you're worried about real estate litigation issues, there are steps you can take to arm yourself with information and to protect your rights, as needed.