Can a Landlord hold on to your security deposit without a final walk through and documents of damage?

Depending on the terms written into your lease, a walk through may or may not be required. Hopefully you took plenty of pictures and video. The...

What is the best place or way to buy a house and protect it from lawsuits?

Best advice is to always hire a real estate lawyer. What you pay is nominal for peace of mind. Many real estate lawyers like myself are also title...

Can we make them pay appraised value ?

Usually an appraisal is ordered and the buyout price is based on that. An appraisal is not that costly and can be split. Otherwise if not agreeable...

If my partner of 9 years dies what happens to the home we live in which is not in my name

Unfortunately Florida does not recognize common-law marriage is or unions. Even if you were together for 50 years or 100, if your name is not on...

Judgment debtor spending cash?

Producing receipts for spending to who? You aren’t obligated to account for your spending to the creditor. What you need to do is consult with an...

Will I have to pay the full amount owed on a debt settlement?

Not if you hire the right lawyer to assess your financial situation and negotiate the debt down. Typically you will end up paying between 20/40...

Is it normal for a residential lease to have an attorney clause?

Yes it’s very normal and actually protects you as well since attorneys fees clauses are reciprocal. If it is in there then you get attorneys fees...

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Eviction letter?

Whether the tenant is on an oral lease with permission to stay or a written lease, hire a lawyer to file an eviction proceeding. They will have 5...

What does a lawyer do when purchasing a house ? Do I need one?

Depending on the type of contract, whether a developer sale or otherwise, we attorneys review the contract, review title, review lien search, and...

The house owner has decided to sell the house after our lease is up in 3 months. He wants to start showing the house now. Can he

The answer lies in your lease and what the terms are therein regarding how soon it can be shown. Have an attorney review it and advise