Landlord refusing to give copy of lease agreement because "It's a legal document"? Are they legally required to provide a copy?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Send a written letter (certified mail, return receipt requested) asking for the lease agreement so that "you can see the terms of the agreement."...
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Florida Avoiding Process Server - Other Options?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
If you know where y our spouse is you cannot use constructive service. You must serve process pursuant to Chapter 48, Florida Statutes on the...
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Should I settle or try to find another attorney? Attorney hired doesn't seem to want to fight for me.
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Settling is ultimately a personal (or business) choice, not a legal one really. If you do not feel like fighting the case, you can choose not to...
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Do Florida's law recognize common law marriages from other states
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Answered on February 25, 2015
While this does not come up often, I seem to remember that Florida does not allow common law marriages, but will recognize common law marriages if...
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Is a propagating eviction PDF considered unauthorized practice of law?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
By their nature, PDFs and other electronic files cannot practice law even for an attorney. If you are being told you are committing UPL it is...
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I just got a notice of Claim on Security Deposit. In addition to the $975 they have, they are trying to charge us $1525.
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Answered on February 23, 2015
If their claim was made properly, you will need to object to the claim properly. If they do not return the money (which occurs often) you will need...
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What will happen if I deny overnights to my child's father?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
I agree with Mr. Mullaney. Consider the following extreme situation, which I tend to explain to clients on both sides of this equation. If the...
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I received a Default Final Judgement For Tenant Eviction today that was stamped on February 20th.Can a Writ Of Possession be
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Answered on February 23, 2015
A writ can be postponed or set aside, but you would need a valid legal basis for requesting it. Without one, the judge will deny it.
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My Wife passed away last October from pulmonary hypertension.
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Answered on February 23, 2015
Mr. Haber is correct, one attorney saying no does not mean the case is not worth investigating. One attorney may see no path forward, but another...
Can an 18 year old legally leave home without being forced to return home by parents in the state of Florida?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
Generally, no. Extreme exceptions exist in the event that you are a ward of your parents, but I am thinking that since you likely typed up this...
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