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My ex boyfriend, who is also a lander, manipulated me into buying his fixer upper house. He sold me for much more than it was

Scott's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

It sounds like you might have a case for several things. You may be able to sue him to make him take back the house and refund your money. If he...

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I just received a summons at the door. What are my options?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

If the summons contains a pre-trial date, that means it is in small claims court. Otherwise, in higher divisions of court, the summons requires...

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What happens when you get summoned to a pretrial for a debt?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

This sounds like a small claims pre-trial, where you were sued in small claims court and the papers served upon you included notice to appear at a...

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I bought a car from a man who was moving out of state. The title he gave me is a copy and can't be registered. What do I do?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles should be able to re-issue the title to you in your name very quickly. Contact their...

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Do I have to move out if I was scammed by the homeowner and the realtor in a rent to own situation?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

If you have a written lease you may be able to stay longer. But if there is a foreclosure and the owner will wind up losing the house, then your...

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Court ordered surety bond in accordance with FL statute 702.1.1, and court retains jurisdiction??

Scott's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

When a lender re-establishes a lost note in a foreclosure under Florida law, one of the requirements the law imposes is to make the lender protect...

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I bought a place with my boyfriend - put in his name only. We broke up - how does my name get put on the title?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

This is a sadly common situation. As the other lawyer said, you will likely have to file a lawsuit against your ex to get your interest recognized....

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Management company is claiming that they can hold a security deposit for late fees incurred by the tenant as tenant left owing

Scott's answer | Answered on August 17, 2014

I agree with the attorney who answered this question earlier, that it is important to review your management agreement in order to give a thorough...

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My mother passed in 2007, she quick deeded her home to me, so home would stay in family, finance company never told of death.

Scott's answer | Answered on August 17, 2014

The other lawyers who answered this are correct. One other question: is the mortgage current? Have you been paying it since your mother passed or...

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I have a neighbor unlawfully using and obstructing the sale of my land.

Scott's answer | Answered on August 17, 2014

Yes, it sounds like you need to file suit. The legal claims you most likely need to bring would include trespass, for the actions the neighbor has...

Scott Randall Rost's Answers (114)

My ex boyfriend, who is also a lander, manipulated me into buying his fixer upper house. He sold me for much more than it was

I just received a summons at the door. What are my options?

What happens when you get summoned to a pretrial for a debt?

I bought a car from a man who was moving out of state. The title he gave me is a copy and can't be registered. What do I do?

Do I have to move out if I was scammed by the homeowner and the realtor in a rent to own situation?

Court ordered surety bond in accordance with FL statute 702.1.1, and court retains jurisdiction??

I bought a place with my boyfriend - put in his name only. We broke up - how does my name get put on the title?

Management company is claiming that they can hold a security deposit for late fees incurred by the tenant as tenant left owing

My mother passed in 2007, she quick deeded her home to me, so home would stay in family, finance company never told of death.

I have a neighbor unlawfully using and obstructing the sale of my land.