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What steps do I take to do a deed in lieu of mortgage?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Hire an experienced real estate attorney in Georgia. There is more to the issue than simply filling out a deed. I suggest reposting this question...

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Is there a deadline as to how and when a cross claim can be asserted in a foreclosure case?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

You really shouldn't be trying to conduct complex litigation on your own with no training. If it were as easy as reading the internet, do you think...

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I became ill due to a genetic defect and lost my job. I am one month behind in rent. Can I fight this eviction?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

If you are being evicted for non-payment of rent, the only defense is paying the rent. In fact, you must deposit the amount of past due rent with...

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We have eviction summons/residential. we missed this months rent payment for car issues. now in notice it states.

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

You must deposit the rent money into the court registry within the 5-day period given to file your Answer. If you do not, you automatically lose...

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Florida tenant, my property manager issued a warning

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

You did not ask a question, but I am guessing that you are wanting to know if they can do this. Speed limits in residential areas are there for a...

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Is there any way my daughter can be heard at an earlier age as to which parent she wants to live with?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

It is typical for children of that age to have separation anxiety and not want to leave one parent for another. Then, as soon as the parent is out...

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Do HOA BOD's have the right to enter into a contact with a Management Company without a general membership vote? (FLORIDA)..

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Yes. that is one of the powers of the BoD.

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Good Morning, I got married in Mexico. Can I get divorced in the USA? We are both Mexican and Permanent Residents here.

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

You can be legally divorced in Florida, provided at least one of you has made Florida your permanent residence for at least the 6 months prior to...

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Wrongful eviction?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Your past behavior of good payments has no bearing on the current legality of missing payments. However, from a practical point of view, your lease...

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Is a landlord of a commercial office space required to provide a water heater in Palm Beach County, Florida.

S.'s answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Florida considers parties to commercial leases to be sophisticated in their knowledge and desires for an agreement. Therefore, there are few...

S. David Cooper's Answers (603)

What steps do I take to do a deed in lieu of mortgage?

Is there a deadline as to how and when a cross claim can be asserted in a foreclosure case?

I became ill due to a genetic defect and lost my job. I am one month behind in rent. Can I fight this eviction?

We have eviction summons/residential. we missed this months rent payment for car issues. now in notice it states.

Florida tenant, my property manager issued a warning

Is there any way my daughter can be heard at an earlier age as to which parent she wants to live with?

Do HOA BOD's have the right to enter into a contact with a Management Company without a general membership vote? (FLORIDA)..

Good Morning, I got married in Mexico. Can I get divorced in the USA? We are both Mexican and Permanent Residents here.

Wrongful eviction?

Is a landlord of a commercial office space required to provide a water heater in Palm Beach County, Florida.