First, just as a matter of terminology, we do not have Deeds of Trust in Florida. We have Mortgages. For practical purposes, they are the same, but...

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Federal tax question on Residential rental home, JV or Parternship for husband and wife, which is better and why?

It is doubtful that the rental income will be enough to make a difference on your tax liability, regardless of how you own the property. Your main...

The statute applies only to capital expenditures and repairs, but that does not mean that special assessments are limited to those expenses. An...

We are renters in a home in Orlando, FL and served with papers saying that the house we rent is going into foreclosure.

Please review the legal guide I wrote on this issue. This is a matter that you should be educated on, but it is not something that should cause you...

Do community assoc. have the right to pick and choose what "rules" they want to enforce, and which residents that have to comply

As a general matter, no. The Assn cannot "selectively enforce" rules. It is very very hard to prove, however, as each case is different and some...

Do I need a power of attorney or should I use custody forms?

A PoA will likely be necessary, but there may be other concerns that require other documents. You should consult with a family law attorney in your...

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There is no duty to disclose matters that you should or could have discovered in a proper inspection of the home. If it was not discoverable, you...

What are the tenant rights when breaking a lease 3 months shorter but proving the landlord with a new tenant for that time?

It sounds like you are attempting to get around the "no subletting" rule by claiming that you are ending your lease and having your replacement...

Can I force my HOA to allow me to see/copy the Violation List and the approved ARC list (redacted from personal information)?

Florida statute 720.303(4)(l) provides that the HOA must make available to the parcel owners all written records "... which are related to the...

Wells Fargo has lost my note. At trial last week, I left with a Hardship Loan app. and a July return date. Next step?

These are questions your should be asking your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, you should not consider AVVO an appropriate source to...