How can u get free legal aid? Do you have to make a certain amount a year & be physically there to qualify? Can do over phone?

Hello. This is a complex issue, and there is some additional information that would be necessary to determine the answers to your questions. For...

How can I get my security deposit back?

As a general rule, Florida law allows the landlord to withhold a security deposit for 30 days from the date you lawfully vacated if the landlord...

Hello, my landlord is in the process of evicting me and my husband. My husband has a disability due to his medical condition.

I agree with other responses in that a disability is usually not a defense. If you need more time, you should consult an attorney. It may also be...

Can I get a full refund for my security deposit of I've never moved into the property?

Unless your right to a refund within the 60 days is in the lease or some other written document, there is no such right to the refund. Florida law...

I am being sued by my Credit Card company for non payment. Need help and advice to rectify this situation

As you can tell by all of the responses thus far, we all do our best as lawyers to offer the best advise based on the limited information provided...

Pet deposits

I agree that the landlord has the right to increase the rent and/or other charges, including pet deposits, and otherwise impose other terms and...

It's hard to tell as much depends on their route and the availability of the officers. Although the notice allows them to return within 24...

Vacation rental rent refund

Another approach you may consider is to wait to see if they do anything. They may not pursue it. We could argue that, although the A/C was out, you...

Correct, the Broward County Tax Appraiser's Office (not City) probably sent a representative to your home to verify whether the owner resides at...

What can be done if a landlord doesn't fix problems?

You can also contact the county health department, which will do an emergency inspection and require the owner to make repairs within 24 hours. Of...