Eviction

I advise my clients, landlords and tenants alike, that the eviction process typically takes 3-4 weeks, depending upon the type of a response the...

The statute of limitations for a claim based on negligence is 4 years, so do not let the passage of 2 years consume you--it means nothing. As my...

Can I get Sole Custody of my 9 year old?

Florida law favors both parents having time with their children. If you do not have a basis to not trust the dad, such as abuse of drugs or...

If you have a promissory note for a piece of property and they defaulted what is the next step?

I can not tell from your question whether you hold a promissory note for payment of the other person to purchase the property, or whether in...

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1) SHOULD I SPEND THE MONEY FOR SMALL CLAIMS TO GET A JUDGMENT FOR THE RENT & UTILITIES OWED TO ME BY TENANT 2) GARNISHMENT

If you are already conceding that the tenant is the head of her family, then proceeding now could be a big waste of money, since the wages of a...

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My family has a house going through forclosure, we have just received the letter to pay in full 30 days

There is a reason for you to get the inhabitants out of the premise--liability if they get hurt on the premises. The bank will obtain possession...

What rights do i have as a tenant renting in a home foreclosed?

As tenants, you have a protection under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, which entitles you to stay in the premises for the remainder of...

Is this notice for real or a tactic?

It might be a scam, but it also could mean you were sued in a county other than the one in which you reside. A notice of taking deposition is not...

Please thoroughly explain how binding authority of the Florida Supreme Court affects judgments issued by the lower courts.

I am sorry to pick on your words, but I think you have skipped a step when you wrote the "Florida Supreme Court ruled that a failure to timely file...

I am living in a foreclosed rental home which the bank owns now. Lease is up Feb 2014

Ah, well, I just answered another question you posted which did not make reference to a lease. But, is your lease with the former owner of the...