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Will filing chapter 7 damage my familys credit

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

While bankruptcy laws are federal and the same throughout the country, the bankruptcy law is affected by aspects of each state's laws. That is why...

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In the state of Florida can a landlord sue a tenant for the remainder of the lease if the tenants abandons the property

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You betcha! But is it worth it? It is rather rare for a LL to sue a residential tenant for breach of the lease. Why? Because most tenants live...

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I was served an eviction, i responded, i didnt deposit money into the registry i have a hearing scheduled can the judge still

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

A county judge has the power to force you to leave even if he/she should not have. So the simple answer to your question is: Yes. However,...

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We rented a house with a one year lease which was up a year ago April we did not sign a new one.

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You ought to read Florida Statute 83.49 which states the law regarding rental deposits. There are also several places on AVVO where attorneys have...

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I singed a lease to move into this apartment on the 1.8.2011 in tampa On the 9th I discovered that the apartment is infested wit

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You have to notify the LL in writing that the premises are infested with roaches; that the condition is serious and must be "cured"; that pursuant...

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Can I appeal an eviction?

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 09, 2011

I don't understand the sequence of events of your case. While you can ask for the court to determine the amount of the past due rent, there is no...

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Debtor filed for bankruptcy and listed me as a creditor however sent me half the money. Is it a trick?

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 07, 2011

It depends. The bankruptcy rules require that a debtor report in his petition for bankruptcy any payments made to any creditor over $600 that were...

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If you pay your rent on time but have to move can a landlord shhow your home with you still living in it?

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

No, he cannot show the house. Mr. Brinkmeier is an Illinois lawyer and should not be advising Floridians on Florida landlord tenant law. But he...

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I'm the landlord, My girlfriend moved out on january 2, there is no rental agreement. Her belongings are still in my place.

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

I take it she is your ex-girlfriend. You have to list or inventory the property and send her a notice by regular mail to her last known or...

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My landlord is doing a short sale, when I rented the apt he was already in default, I found another place in October and told hi

Blaise's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

He could try to enforce the lease but I doubt it would be worth it to him because of the expense in court costs and aggravation. I also would...

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Will filing chapter 7 damage my familys credit

In the state of Florida can a landlord sue a tenant for the remainder of the lease if the tenants abandons the property

I was served an eviction, i responded, i didnt deposit money into the registry i have a hearing scheduled can the judge still

We rented a house with a one year lease which was up a year ago April we did not sign a new one.

I singed a lease to move into this apartment on the 1.8.2011 in tampa On the 9th I discovered that the apartment is infested wit

Can I appeal an eviction?

Debtor filed for bankruptcy and listed me as a creditor however sent me half the money. Is it a trick?

If you pay your rent on time but have to move can a landlord shhow your home with you still living in it?

I'm the landlord, My girlfriend moved out on january 2, there is no rental agreement. Her belongings are still in my place.

My landlord is doing a short sale, when I rented the apt he was already in default, I found another place in October and told hi