Questions answered by S. David Cooper

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How long in the State of Florida do you have to hold personal items a person left in your house when they moved out voluntarily?

S.'s answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

There is obviously much more going on here than you have disclosed, as normal people do not move out suddenly and then block all contact for no...

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My daughter is visiting me for her summer college break 1-2 mos and my CAM says I have pay $50 for her to park her car.

S.'s answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

It is impossible to give a definitive answer without a full review of all the governing documents to see if any other provisions conflict with or...

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My friend is at a Treatment Center for Alcohol in NJ (insurance pays better out of State). His landlord is evicting him.

S.'s answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

He can pay the rent he owes. His personal situation is irrelevant. Look at it from the landlord's point of view. He does not run a charity. He runs...

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Landlord obligations towards tenants with separate leases in the same apartment?

S.'s answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

FYI...In many places (if not most), these types of arrangements are illegal. You might want to check your local city/county ordinances and the...

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My landlord died and was in probate now it's for sale?

S.'s answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

First, yes, you are required to let the new owners into the property. You are a tenant. You are not the owner. You might require proof from the...

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My girlfriend and I had a condo. It was in her name. She was on my checking account and all mortgage pmts and any additional

S.'s answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

So...essentially, what you are saying is that you bought your girlfriend a condo. She sold it and kept the proceeds. On the surface, it would seem...

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Can your apartment manager tell you that you can't have a roommate?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

There is no legal restriction prohibiting the roommate. It is a matter for the landlord, as determined by your lease. When you signed the lease,...

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Do hoa members have a right to view association check registers

S.'s answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Absolutely. Make an official records request, as described by Atty Stage.

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My landlord has not returned my security deposit nor any attempts to contact them after a month. How can I get my deposit back?

S.'s answer | Answered on May 25, 2015

If you have heard nothing from the landlord for over 30 days regarding them making a claim on your security deposit, they have forfeited the right...

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Hello, I have to renew my apartment lease after a year that I lived in the apt, I just received a letter from my landlord

S.'s answer | Answered on May 25, 2015

First, let me explain that each lease is from the commencement date until the termination date, as defined in your lease. Once that lease is...

S. David Cooper's Answers (603)

How long in the State of Florida do you have to hold personal items a person left in your house when they moved out voluntarily?

My daughter is visiting me for her summer college break 1-2 mos and my CAM says I have pay $50 for her to park her car.

My friend is at a Treatment Center for Alcohol in NJ (insurance pays better out of State). His landlord is evicting him.

Landlord obligations towards tenants with separate leases in the same apartment?

My landlord died and was in probate now it's for sale?

My girlfriend and I had a condo. It was in her name. She was on my checking account and all mortgage pmts and any additional

Can your apartment manager tell you that you can't have a roommate?

Do hoa members have a right to view association check registers

My landlord has not returned my security deposit nor any attempts to contact them after a month. How can I get my deposit back?

Hello, I have to renew my apartment lease after a year that I lived in the apt, I just received a letter from my landlord