Questions answered by Kristy Lynn Harrington

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Is there a statue of limitations on the previous home owner being held responsible for deliberately hiding severe house defects?

Kristy's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

There is a 5-year statute of limitations to sue on a written contract. You should consult with a private attorney regarding your situation. There...

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In the state of Florida, is second mortgage dissolved when first is foreclosed?

Kristy's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

Unless you entered into some agreement with the lender of your 2nd mortgage, you may still be held responsible for the debt. The 1st lender was...

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Paid late rent on 1/21, served eviction summons on 1/22. Court docs say to deposit funds to clerk of court?

Kristy's answer | Answered on February 01, 2011

Did you pay your rent by check? If so, you could try obtaining a copy of the canceled check showing the LL cashed it. After you are served...

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Licensened realtor in FL with rental property doesn't disclose to prospective tenant that property is in pre foreclosure

Kristy's answer | Answered on February 01, 2011

I assume you are the tenant? Did you review the contract to lease & the lease before you signed everything? If so, what, if anything, does it say...

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Can the homeowners assoc. kick me out without the landlord doing it?

Kristy's answer | Answered on February 01, 2011

Unless your Lease says otherwise, & assuming your LL has a valid reason for asking you to leave, there is no specific legal requirement that he...

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Can a landlord charge me fees for; eviction, Sherff Service, Fiing, Representation fee.without posting in a court.

Kristy's answer | Answered on February 01, 2011

Please review your Lease to see what it says about additional fees your Landlord may charge, beyond rent. If your Landlord did bring an eviction...

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Is there an official sellers disclosure form for florida residential real estate?

Kristy's answer | Answered on January 27, 2011

There is no legal requirement in FL to complete or provide a buyer with a seller's disclosure, regardless of whether the house is being sold "as...

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I signed a year lease yesterday and no longer desire to be on the property do I have a 3 day grace period to change my mind?

Kristy's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

Not unless the Lease says you have one. You will have to discuss the situation with the landlord & see if there is a way you can agree to go your...

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Does landlord have legal right to security deposit after home is auctioned?

Kristy's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

Under FL Statute 83.49(3)(a), your LL had 30 days to give you written notice via certified mail if she intended to impose a claim on your security...

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Family member and their family have month-to-month lease for $1 a month. Can I give 30 day notice to evict?

Kristy's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

If the tenants are on a month-to-month tenancy, FL Statute 83.57(3) provides the landlord must give them only 15 days' written notice before the...

Kristy Lynn Harrington's Answers (84)

Is there a statue of limitations on the previous home owner being held responsible for deliberately hiding severe house defects?

In the state of Florida, is second mortgage dissolved when first is foreclosed?

Paid late rent on 1/21, served eviction summons on 1/22. Court docs say to deposit funds to clerk of court?

Licensened realtor in FL with rental property doesn't disclose to prospective tenant that property is in pre foreclosure

Can the homeowners assoc. kick me out without the landlord doing it?

Can a landlord charge me fees for; eviction, Sherff Service, Fiing, Representation fee.without posting in a court.

Is there an official sellers disclosure form for florida residential real estate?

I signed a year lease yesterday and no longer desire to be on the property do I have a 3 day grace period to change my mind?

Does landlord have legal right to security deposit after home is auctioned?

Family member and their family have month-to-month lease for $1 a month. Can I give 30 day notice to evict?