Matthew DeBoard

Matthew DeBoard's Answers (57)

Orlando, FL

Probate Lawyer at Orlando, FL

Practice Areas: Probate, General Practice ... +2 more

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Recieved 800 hold deposit. Tenant backed out day before move-in. I live in MO. Do, Can I charge prorated loss of rent?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2014

I think you answered your own question when you indicated that a $500 deposit was "sufficient" as a "hold deposit". If no lease agreement was...

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My husband and i may be separating. we rent a house and both our names are on the lease. can he kick me out of the house?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2014

If your name is on the lease with him you are both entitled to live there and he can't just "kick you out". However, you may want to move out...

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Rental Flooding-Landord Responsibilities?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2014

Based on the severity and immediacy of the situation, you are within your rights to call a 24-hour plumber to repair the leak, and work out the...

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Is a notarized quick claim deed legal and binding if the receiving party did not have a place to sign it acknowledging it?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 02, 2014

First, I agree with Attroney Deason that the deeds for transferring interests in real estate in Florida are never signed by the Grantee (Buyer),...

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I am a Florida Real Estate Broker and completed a fully executed full price contract. Used a FARBAR form

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Since you indicated that you "completed" the contract I'll assume you are were the selling agent and represented the buyer. Your buyer failed to...

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If the landlord respond by moving me to another unit, will I have to pay the cost for the move?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 27, 2014

I am assuming that you have already moved. You could file a small-claims law suit on your own (without the help of an attorney) and explain the...

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Is it legal for a bank to decline an offer and sell to a family member?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 27, 2014

Before I began practicing law I was a real estate broker for 10+ years. Banks have very strict internal rules against selling REO properties to...

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