Questions answered by William C. Sussman

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What can i do if my landlord is trying to evict me for withholding rent.

William's answer | Answered on September 01, 2016

The answers you have received from Messurs Klurfeld and Gaffney are correct. There may have been a way to work things out at one time but it...

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Can I

William's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

I doubt any agreement for "forever payments" is enforceable. Obviously, as has already been said, more facts are needed to give any sort of answer.

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Florida Condo Lien valid if not enforced after a year?

William's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

If you buy a foreclosure sale you are jointly and severally liable for all unpaid assessments. A good percentage of the problems that I see are...

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Do I need to foreclose or can I accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

William's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

You say "a young couple", without saying whether they were married. Assuming they were married, you're going to have to go through a foreclosure. ...

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Is Lis Pendens valid or Slander of Title?

William's answer | Answered on August 21, 2016

I agree with the answers my colleagues have given. You absolutely need a lawyer since this is in court. Trying to handle it yourself would be a...

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Only one owner is listed on the lease there are 2 owners of the property the second owner will not sign is the lease valid

William's answer | Answered on August 21, 2016

It's an unfortunate situation, but you're probably stuck. You don't want to put yourself in a position where the tenant can go after you, even if...

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Is the landlord required to send tenants notifications of changes in property ownership? Is this a breach of contract?

William's answer | Answered on August 21, 2016

I agree with Mr. Gaffney. Yes, it is frustrating to have so little in the way of remedies but that is how the law is set up.

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When is real estate awarded in a previous divorce to plaintiff, considered marital property?

William's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

Mr. Gaffney's correct. You need a good divorce lawyer who can also handle your real estate situation. Congratulations on your real estate...

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Am I allowed to have a property quitclaim deed recorded that I signed over to a family member over four years ago?

William's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

Yes, you can record the deed. And if it is not your property, there's no reason for you to be paying any expenses in connection with it. That's the...

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Can property management company seize management of my property the moment tenants abandon the property?

William's answer | Answered on August 18, 2016

Mr. Gaffney and mr. Klurfeld are correct. It depends what your agreement with the management company says. Take it to a lawyer come and have it...

William C. Sussman's Answers (479)

What can i do if my landlord is trying to evict me for withholding rent.

Can I

Florida Condo Lien valid if not enforced after a year?

Do I need to foreclose or can I accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

Is Lis Pendens valid or Slander of Title?

Only one owner is listed on the lease there are 2 owners of the property the second owner will not sign is the lease valid

Is the landlord required to send tenants notifications of changes in property ownership? Is this a breach of contract?

When is real estate awarded in a previous divorce to plaintiff, considered marital property?

Am I allowed to have a property quitclaim deed recorded that I signed over to a family member over four years ago?

Can property management company seize management of my property the moment tenants abandon the property?