1. Security deposits should not be used for rent due, only for damages. 2. You can talk to the police/and or the state attorney's office,...

Removing a tenant from a lease

You could have the roommate sign a sublease giving up her rights, but that roommate would still be on the hook under the lease from your...

Statutory waiver defense, how to use it against eviction claim? (FL residential lease)

I'm less interested in the issue of "statutory waiver" which actually doesn't make sense, and more interested in the terms of the lease agreement. ...

I was found guilty of possess<20g of marijuana and I think I should plead not guilty!?! Help please

You have not yet been found guilty, just issued a notice to appear. It means you have been charged with a misdemeanor, and generally it is...

Can a landlord keep the security deposit in Florida if tenants break the lease and thereby abandons the property.

I have a case exactly like this, and the answer is no, it cannot be used for unpaid back rent, or rent that you believe is owed. 83.49 Florida...

Can our landlord keep calling multiple times a day or come in our home?

You should call the police in your area to keep him from confronting you or making repeated phone calls for the purposes of harassment. The...

Does a lender have to accept the arrears and reinstate a loan after a foreclosure judgment?

Generally, with the typical and approved form of the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, the lender doing the foreclosing must be paid in full if the...

One option for him are to contact the credit card company and explain the situation and get removed as a guarantor on the card. This, however, is...

A m I required to replace my windows even though they are in good working condition?

You need to look at your association bylaws. Usually, special assessments such as this require a vote of your condo board. If the president...

Presence of client at mediation in Florida

Yes, your attorney can represent you at mediation. However, most orders for mediation require you to be present by phone, or for someone at the...