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If my landlord has not been paying the mortgage and the home is now in foreclosure, can I approach the bank to buy the house?
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Answered on January 18, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. It is very common that landlords in foreclosure collect rent and do not pay any portion to the bank for their mortgage....
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Can I be evicted and now sued by landlord after a false arrest & 1 month of rent not paid?
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Answered on January 18, 2013
I agree with my colleague's answer. You can be evicted because, regardless of how good your reason may be, rent was not paid pursuant to your lease...
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How much do I have to return?
do I look for any damages in the property?
what little things do I need to look?
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Answered on January 18, 2013
Depending on what your lease agreement says and how the tenant served you with the termination notice, the notice may be invalid. Therefore, the...
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My Landlord did not return my deposit. it has been more than 30 days and they are ignoring all my calls.
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Answered on January 18, 2013
Before filing your lawsuit, just make sure that you complied with Section 83.49 because it seems clear that your landlord did not. This Section...
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My apt called me and said they are giving me a 7 day notice because during the daytime hours my kids are too loud.
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Answered on January 03, 2013
Florida landlords need to use a 7 day notice to terminate a lease agreement and evict a tenant in situations where the lease period is not expiring...
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Can i appeal a judges descions without a lawyer ?
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Answered on January 03, 2013
Yes, you can appeal a court's ruling without an attorney, but it does not sound like you need to yet. You only have 30 days from the date a court's...
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Can I go to small claims court without my spouse?
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Answered on November 04, 2012
If you husband was named as a defendant and he does not appear for court, there is a good chance that the judge will default him. A default has the...
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How do I evict a tenant that does not have a lease with me in Florida?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
You should never have a verbal lease agreement with a tenant. It just leads to problems down the road. In your situation, it depends on how often...
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Can lanlords keep three hundred dollars of the security deposit for a repainting fee?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
There is a certain notice requirement under Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes that the landlord must follow in order to make a claim on any...
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What recourse do I have if my landlord is threatening a 3 day notice for remaining balance of rent for the month of August?
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Answered on October 18, 2012
If you receive a 3 day notice, you should have an attorney review it determine your legal rights. More than likely, you will need to pay the amount...