I how do answer a summons?

Let me respectfully disagree with a certain portion of the responses of my colleagues. You must serve a RESPONSE within 20 days, which does not...

I have been renting a home for a Year and a half. I just recieved in the mail a copy of the motion for summary final judgement,

Lets take your question a step further. The dropping of a party means, typically, that all of the Unknown Tenants that were named in the law suit...

Florida law allows substitution of parties in foreclosure matters. It has no significance to you as a tenant, as the creditor is not seeking money...

Let me supplement Mr. Kovacs' response by pointing out that if you are asked if you "ever" had filed for bankruptcy relief and you responded that...

Senior drawing social security,husband passed,can't afford payments? What are my options?

Let me respond to your last question first: social security benefits are not subject to garnishment. You must be careful, though, as the laws of...

Can a HOA Foreclose on a property after the owner filed bankruptcy?

Ms. Walter's response is quite correct. It is important for you to understand that a Bankruptcy discharges removes your obligation to pay a...

I was sued for non payment of rent of a foreclosed property and they won! How did that happen?!?!

I am going to have to respectfully disagree with Attorney Bishop's response as relates to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. A landlord is...

Can a employer keep my commission

Your employer does not have the legal right to retain your commission, and it is likely the employer is counting on the fact that the amount is...

Wage Garnishment?

There are really several parts to your question. First, can the creditor sue you based upon your failure to pay as you agreed? Yes. Second,...

The lender has filled papers with the court to start forecloser proceedings they served my tenant do they still have to serve me

The 20-day period for you to file a response begins to run when you are served, not the tenant. If the tenant accepted the process for you, it...