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Can i buy the rental property im in that has gone in to foreclosure

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

Also be careful of past due association fees. Many people purchase foreclosures only to learn there are ten of thousands of dollars in past due...

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Condo term limit

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

Unfortunately, no. There are statutory procedures that must be followed for elections, but no term limits.

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I am 55 and have a 19 year old son. Can condo association deny me from buying in "55+" community. This is in Florida. Thanks

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

You don't want to move into a condo association where you are having a dispute before you even move in. Even if you are right, it's not worth it. ...

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Tenant continued to withhold rent after a malfunctioning appliance was replaced. What is the next step for the landlord?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

The tenant is not legally entitled to withhold rent by sending you a text. The law states the tenant must send you a certified letter containing a...

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My HOA file to foreclosure on my property,my payments to HOA are currently,not past due

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

I don't recommend you try to handle this without an attorney. The fact that you admit you paid all but $15 is an admission of the debt and the HOA...

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HOA Lien, Attorney Refuses To Respond?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Your debt may not be fully paid if the lawyer was involved when you were past due. By law the payments are applied first to attorneys' fees,...

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Primary party is incorrect on foreclosure filing and we never received an acceleration letter from B of A, any options to stall?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

You need to hire an experienced foreclosure defense attorney immediately. The best way to defeat the SFJ is to have affirmative defenses the bank...

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We have a piece of property and our back fence abuts on the rear property of a VFW of which we are members.

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

It is impossible to answer your questions without all of the information posted in a readable format. Trying to interpret it, however, I can tell...

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Am i going to be held responsible for past registration and other fees?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

You should repost your question under family law. This is more of a divorce issue than a mobile home park issue. The park has rules published in...

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Condo management informed us we must vacate because dogs not allowed in NE Florida Condo. We are two weeks into a 2 month lease.

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

While the Condominium Act, Fla. Stat. 718, provides COAs (associations) cannot discriminate against tenants in the use of common areas, it does not...

Barbara Billiot Stage's Answers (11741)

Can i buy the rental property im in that has gone in to foreclosure

Condo term limit

I am 55 and have a 19 year old son. Can condo association deny me from buying in "55+" community. This is in Florida. Thanks

Tenant continued to withhold rent after a malfunctioning appliance was replaced. What is the next step for the landlord?

My HOA file to foreclosure on my property,my payments to HOA are currently,not past due

HOA Lien, Attorney Refuses To Respond?

Primary party is incorrect on foreclosure filing and we never received an acceleration letter from B of A, any options to stall?

We have a piece of property and our back fence abuts on the rear property of a VFW of which we are members.

Am i going to be held responsible for past registration and other fees?

Condo management informed us we must vacate because dogs not allowed in NE Florida Condo. We are two weeks into a 2 month lease.