S. David Cooper's Answers (603)

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How do I file a deed in the Manatee county public records and make sure it appears "in the chain of title" for that property?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

There are plenty of forms online if you want to see what a deed should look like. If you want to make sure it is done properly and the right type...

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In Dec of 2013 my roomate suddenly moved out and did not pay his share of the rent $450. I paid my share of $450 on Dec 3 .

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

It is not possible to say with certainty without seeing the terms of the lease, but based on these facts, it seems that yes, you owe the $500 or...

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HHow to evict this tenant

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

It does not appear from these facts that you have terminated the month-to-month lease, in which case, he is not a holdover tenant subject to double...

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Landlord tenant

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Unless the lease says otherwise, he/she can notify you any way he/she wishes.

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Does your landlord have to give you notification if there will be major renovations on the property?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Whether notice is required will be determined by your lease. If the lease does not provide so, no notice is required. You MIGHT be entitled to a...

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Will an eviction that was filed on 2/27/2014 show on my background check?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

That will depend on how thorough the background check is. Court filings are public records. Anyone with a computer can go online at the Broward...

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Does your landlord have the right to be on the property daily?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Yes. It is HIS property, after all. To have access to your actual unit, he needs to provide you with 24 hour notice and visit only during...

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Rent?

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Unfortunately, although he is responsible for making the rental and other payments, he is not responsible to you for those payments. The matter is...

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Is Fannie Mae Assignment Required

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

In Florida, the Mortgage follows the Note, so even absent a recorded Assignment of Mortgage, the courts will deem that the mortgage was assigned to...

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Landlord tenant

S.'s answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

This question is not clearly addressed in the statutes and may depend on the precise language of your lease. For example, does the lease say the...

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