Owners out of State and friend filed eviction. Hearing is tomorrow, can friend attend eviction hearing?

You cannot represent someone else in court -- that is the unlicensed practice of law and a criminal offense. Your friend needs to hire an attorney.

Locked out of a home I was repairing, and being refused reasonable access to a fortune in art/author related materials .

Self-help evictions are illegal in Florida, so I'm not sure why the police would not accompany you to retrieve your property. You might want to...

IN fLORIDA CAN A CONDO ASSOC OR A HOA REQUIRE A BUYER TO FURNISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIOR TO APPROVAL?

It depends. If they have a rule this is required and it is a reasonably related to their business objective, then yes. Most of these rules are...

What happens when an HOA is found guilty of breaking a covenant?

If there is a court order acknowledging the covenant has been broken, the covenant has been waived. However, the HOA can reimpose the covenant by...

A few days ago I got approved for a loan mod. I owe HOA past due fees. How can I negotiate a payment plan with HOA for the past

If the HOA has turned the account over to their attorney, do not contact the HOA directly. They will make a deal that will not be honored, you...

When an HOA forecloses, do they have to follow the "Tenants At Foreclosure Act of 2009"?

Yes, they do if they purchase title at the auction. They have to honor the lease to its expiration, or if a buyer intends to use it for their...

Can I withhold rent from landlord since he has not paid association fees which has caused gate card to be deactivated since oct

Ask the association to give you and the landlord a demand for rent so that you are required to pay the rent to the association. Once the fees are...

Our Florida Condo Documents contain an Amendment listing just causes for turning down applicants for purchase or rental.

The answer is the usual "that depends." Your association should have a lawyer and, if not, needs to hire one immediately. FHA complaints can be...

I am renting a condo in an association in broward co. the assoc. wants 150.00 and 75.00 for the condo 2 separate corporations

It sounds like you have a master association as well as a sub-association that manages and operates the actual buildings in your community. While...

While the law on stalking should apply to afford you protection, many times it is hard to get any resolution because the law enforcement and the...