Landlord served notice for nonpayment of rent when I had paid it. He misplaced the first check. He eventually cashed both.

If the next month payment date has not yet arrived, your landlord technically has to return the money. However, if the date is fast closing you may...

Can I have an eviction overturned

The answer to your question is both time sensitive and ultimately... depends. A court has discretion to open a case if it learns that a fraud was...

What are my rights as a tenant if water has been cut off to the building due to non-payment from association.

You should contact an attorney in your area and allow him or her to review the lease agreement, the governing documents, and other controlling...

Look up your local noise ordinance and see if you meet the criteria. Gainesville (although I don't know if you live in Gainesville proper) lists a...

In florida is my landlord required to have insurance on the house?

If there is a mortgage on the home, banks generally require that the home be insured at some level. If your landlord is wealthy enough to cover...

How long does it take to get a hearing after filing an answer to an eviction & a request for a determination of rent hearing.

That depends on the judge and the priority of the case. The average length of an eviction action is 2-3 weeks. More near busy cities, less in rural...

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Can I be served eviction papers for a residence I'm not occupying?

In general, anybody can serve you with any court papers. Whether they are worth anything is another matter. A writ of possession is technically...

What are my rights under Florida Law?

Wow. That's a tough situation. I can imagine a few things happening: - If a sale occurred you may need to recoup your money from the Canadian...

My legal issue is with my landlord. we live in a 1 bedroom apartment that is suppose to be a 2 bedroom. there is a wall up block

You cannot just withhold rent. You need to send the landlord a 7 day notice of material non-compliance with intent to withhold rent and/or...

Is it legal to hide cameras in an apartment you are renting?

No.