In compliance with Fl. Statute 83.49(3) is it sufficient for LL to give notice by email rather than certified mail?

Florida Statutes 83.49(3) requires use of certified mail in order for the landlord to claim against the security deposit. Email notification is...

My neighbors tree is dead and is leaning towards the middle of my house, if it falls and she knows it is dead who is liable?

The general rule is that fallen trees are "acts of God" and the affected property owner pays for damages. The exception to the general rule is...

Is it legal for collection agencies to report negative information about someone who is under 18?

Yes, it is possible for a minor to have a credit report, most commonly occurring when parents include their child as joint account holders or when...

Do I need to contact judgment debtor or take other steps before filing for a writ of execution and/or assignment order?

Given the judgment debtor's statements regarding bankruptcy, I agree with your tactic to wait until after 30 days elapsed (make sure you calculate...

Keep in mind that if your friend or family member takes possession of the car but you do not transfer title and get released from the loan, you are...

With regard to your question whether small claims court can help you in this matter, the answer is no. Small claims courts are used to obtain a...

My sister and I inherited my mothers house that is in Florida and was homesteaded by her.

Florida statute 733.608 covers general powers of the personal representative and helps answer your question. Assuming the property is rented,...

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Ex-roommate owes me my deposit of $425 I'm filing a small claims suit against him. how likely is it that i'll get my money back?

In answer to question as to how likely you'll get your money: assuming you ultimately prevail in court, you'll then have to seek payment from the...

Used here, a partition is a division between owners of property. If the parties agree, then the partition is voluntary. Judicial action is...

Can bank garnish my wages to recover Home Equity line of credit debt?

Florida Statutes Chapter 77 covers garnishment. Under section 77.01, "[e]very person or entity who has sued to recover a debt or has recovered...