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Foreclosure Sale : My Mortgage company's max bid is $20k higher than what I owe them which is $100k higher than property value.

S.'s answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

It is VERY likely that the property will not sell at auction. The bank has no incentive to let you off the hook for the amount you borrowed and the...

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Should I pay the 15 days of the month with my landlord or let him deduct it from my deposit?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

1) Why don't you clean the mold? 2) Pay the rent. Not paying is just asking to be sued. You are not permitted to withhold rent unless you...

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How should we handle property damage and emergency room costs due to landlord's air conditioning installment?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

Although the claim may be against your Landlord (it may also be against the a/c contractor or a number of others), this is not really a Landlord /...

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Can my landlord come to my apartment and kick me out, put my stuff on sidewalk, 24 hours after rent is due?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

I echo Mr. Fucillo's advice. The general advice given here on this site may or may not be correct for your situation. Based on the facts given, it...

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What is Florida law on residential fence responsibility

S.'s answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

It is not clear whether you live in a neighborhood with an association, or if you are the association curious about maintenance of the wall...

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How to properly evict a family member not on lease.

S.'s answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

If she is not a tenant, you cannot get rid of her by eviction. It is a different process called unlawful detainer. That said, your niece may be...

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Any Way to get In-State Tuition?

S.'s answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

Your best method is to NOT enroll this Fall semester. Yes, I know you want to hurry up and start because you are excited and because you feel like...

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Further Question Regarding Security Deposit

S.'s answer | Answered on July 28, 2014

There is no such thing as a person who cannot afford a lawyer. If you do not have the money to pay a lawyer, you can contact your local Legal Aid...

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Tenant trying to break her lease by making up complete false problems with property.

S.'s answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

You need to hire an attorney. Your attorney will be able to address these questions. If you do not want to pay for professional advice and want to...

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What do I do about my mortage company not responding to my request for my deed?

S.'s answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

I'm sorry, but your question is not clear. Perhaps you should clarify using the proper terms. The Deed is document that grants the property to you...

S. David Cooper's Answers (603)

Foreclosure Sale : My Mortgage company's max bid is $20k higher than what I owe them which is $100k higher than property value.

Should I pay the 15 days of the month with my landlord or let him deduct it from my deposit?

How should we handle property damage and emergency room costs due to landlord's air conditioning installment?

Can my landlord come to my apartment and kick me out, put my stuff on sidewalk, 24 hours after rent is due?

What is Florida law on residential fence responsibility

How to properly evict a family member not on lease.

Any Way to get In-State Tuition?

Further Question Regarding Security Deposit

Tenant trying to break her lease by making up complete false problems with property.

What do I do about my mortage company not responding to my request for my deed?