Mother passed away. We cannot find a will or POA. How would we go about probate? What are our options?

I am so sorry for your loss! Did your mother have an attorney that you knew of? If so, it is possible the attorney has the will, if not, then as...

My lease needs to be renewed.it is going from $716 to $885 for 12 months.we live in tamps florida,can they increase it that much

Florida has no rent control ordinances like they have in New York. So, landlords are not limited to a COLA increase year-over-year. The only...

Is Terminex liable for these damages?

She needs to hire an attorney to review the documents and agreement she has with Terminex. It seems logical that the pest control should include...

What form of notice is required for lease termination?

It depends on what your lease period is and what is called for in the lease agreement as to acceptable delivery method for termination of the...

How to remove lien from my property?

BBB has nothing to do with contractual issues between consumers and businesses. As you have already learned, you NEVER finalize payment until you...

Bought a rental at the height of the market, can't refinance owe more than it' worth. If we walk away what can they come after

You may want to try to short-sell the property and request that the bank accept the short-fall as payment in full for the amount of the debt, i.e.,...

Need to keep my home after a divorce even having been terribly damaged. I do not have the funds to repair any of it myself .

Unless the courts have ordered your ex-husband to provide repair services to the home, now that it is yours, it is your responsibility. I am not at...

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Can i file anything about my property where i was living,trying to move out guess wasent fast enough they said stuff was burnt

In order to protect your rights in this situation, you will need to hire an attorney who can file a caveat on your behalf for the value of your...

Hi I'm interested in buying a holiday home in Florida to use myself and to rent out to. What are the tax implications? Thanks

There is too little information here to determine what taxes will affect you by this purchase. You should hire a real property attorney here in...

I am looking at buying a short sale in Florida. After the short sale can 2nd lien holders come after the new buyer?

As Attorney Lambert says, inferior liens are extinguished. However, you should ALWAYS be concerned about superior lienholders who can still...