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My landlord kept half of my security deposit in April 2016 she says for damages? Can I sue in 2018? I sent demand letters.
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Answered on February 05, 2018
The statutes of limitations on contracts is:
Written: 5 yrs. §95.11(2)(b), Oral: 4 yrs. §95.11(3)(k)
So, yes you can still sue. If the judge...
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Termination of tenancy
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Answered on February 01, 2018
The lease is only year to year if you pay rent a year at a time. See Florida Statutes 83.46. If you may monthly and the lease term is a year, ...
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I received a 3 day notice to vacate, florida statutes 82, what do I do to get more time to move out?
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Answered on January 30, 2018
As noted, chapter 82 is for unlawful detainer - the cause of action to remove a "guest." If you were receiving housing in exchange for your...
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How can 2 liens be remove from my property?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
You may want to use an attorney to do your closing. If the judgments are against a different person with a similar name, you can record a...
In Florida, can we repair it and deduct it from the rent?
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Answered on January 24, 2018
No. The required procedure in Florida is for the tenant to issue a 7 day notice to the landlord. ...
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I just paid my last months rent and told the landlord I was moving in 2 months. She has now turned off the water. what can I do?
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Answered on January 24, 2018
Yes you can sue the landlord for 83.67 "prohibited practices" for triple rent. You should be able to get the water on if you have a lease. Try...
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Should my sister and I add our names to deed of our Mother's House?
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Answered on January 22, 2018
Sounds like a good idea. You should have an attorney draw up the document to avoid any mistakes. If you do this you mother would not be able to...
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Hello,
Just had a new reroof installed. Terrible job! Half needs to be redone.
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Answered on January 09, 2018
Find out what licenses the roofer has and file a complaint with that agency. Your contract should have provided for a warranty. If the...
My landlord had my car towed from my parking space after serving a 3 day notice. What can I do?
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Answered on January 08, 2018
The tow statute provides for damages for a wrongful tow. Unfortunately is does not constitute a self-help eviction.
How do new owners remove holdover tenant after property is sold?
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Answered on December 28, 2017
You need to file an eviction for holdover in the county court of the county where the property is located