Are there any statutes that cover wrongful collection of attorneys fees from my Condo Association? FDCPA, FCCPA? Penalties?

No, there is no claim on that basis, but if you win a lawsuit you will recover your costs and attorney's fees expended in that lawsuit under...

Does retainer go towards cost of case?

There is a helpful consumer pamphlet available at The Florida Bar's website that describes attorney's fee issues in detail for non-lawyers. It is...

Can my landlord charge me 10% per day for late fee on rent My rent is 1,100

No, that is illegal under Chapter 687, Florida Statutes. The maximum interest that can be charged on any past due obligation, absent a special...

What is the correct process for addressing a rental scam unlawful detainer or ejectment?

Ouch. While I certainly sympathize with you for being the victim of the scam, my two colleagues above are 100 percent correct. I would only add...

I strongly disagree with my colleague. If you were stabbed and beaten, then you should immediately contact the police and you should also...

Florida unwed father -has taken and kept my granddaughter from my daughter ?

Have you hired an attorney yet? If not, that is your first step. If there is no dependency case pending, then obtaining an emergency child custody...

If you were not arrested at the scene of the accident then the statute of limitations would apply rather than the speedy trial period. This period...

Is this considered psychological abuse??

I've changed the category of this question to "Brain Injury" as it appears that this is the most appropriate way to categorize the nature of this...

Help! We only have an oral agreement. Can she claim statue of frauds?

You are in a huge pickle if you don't have any written evidence at all that you agreed to a $50,000 sale price. The statute of frauds does not...

If it is a condo or an apartment then the landlord is responsible for pest control. As Mr. Gaffney states, for a single family home, the lease...