Questions answered by Dave Kumar Roy

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Husband has a judgment. He and I jointly own a paid-off car, but I made the car payments. Is the car at risk?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

The answer depends upon how you and your husband have the car titled. If you have the car titled in his name and your name versus his name or your...

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Tenant in property, a pipe broke, asked tenant to contact its renters insurance.

Dave's answer | Answered on April 05, 2015

Your LEASE should spell out the responsibilities of each party. Please look at that document to make that analysis. A licensed Florida attorney...

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What are my options?

Dave's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

I have seen claims made by tenants regarding "cash" payments in court. Judges don't believe them unless they have a receipt - at least that is...

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Can my landlord shut my water off for nonpayment of rent when it's included on lease?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 26, 2015

I agree with my colleagues and their answers - in all respects. Have a licensed Florida attorney analyze this case, you may have a very good claim...

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Do I have standing to sue my landlord?

Dave's answer | Answered on March 26, 2015

Yes. But, your Mom has a claim also. If you need to file a lawsuit to achieve this result, why not simply name BOTH you AND your Mother as...

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Can my response/complaint against my landlord (for the eviction I was served) be sent to the clerk of courts via certified mail?

Dave's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

It depends upon which court you were filing in. In Palm Beach County, we have a night drop box that will clock in your filings. Even if the clerks...

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In file a case in court, isn't it the duty and responsibility of the court of clerks to give a case # and properly so service p?

Dave's answer | Answered on September 12, 2014

Bring the package to the Clerk and ask them about this error. THEY will need to correct it. Then, I recommend that you use a PRIVATE process...

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Looking for Malpractice Atty for divorce. Won 3,000 month perm alimony & 50% marital assets. Atty then AMENDED original petition

Dave's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

A few words of advice: Look for a lawyer in a nearby county since you might have some difficultly finding a layer who wants to sue his/her...

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Can i file lawsuit against suspects? I am victim of extortion case.

Dave's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

Sounds like a horrible situation, I'm sorry that you are going through this experience. Consult with a civil litigator. Depending upon the facts...

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I have to appear in a small claim court tomorrow on a $4000.00 credit card debt I have, what happens if I do not show up.

Dave's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

Don't be scared about showing up. Small Claims courts always require a mediator to assist you to resolve your case first, before you decide to set...

Dave Kumar Roy's Answers (193)

Husband has a judgment. He and I jointly own a paid-off car, but I made the car payments. Is the car at risk?

Tenant in property, a pipe broke, asked tenant to contact its renters insurance.

What are my options?

Can my landlord shut my water off for nonpayment of rent when it's included on lease?

Do I have standing to sue my landlord?

Can my response/complaint against my landlord (for the eviction I was served) be sent to the clerk of courts via certified mail?

In file a case in court, isn't it the duty and responsibility of the court of clerks to give a case # and properly so service p?

Looking for Malpractice Atty for divorce. Won 3,000 month perm alimony & 50% marital assets. Atty then AMENDED original petition

Can i file lawsuit against suspects? I am victim of extortion case.

I have to appear in a small claim court tomorrow on a $4000.00 credit card debt I have, what happens if I do not show up.