Is it legal to arrange short sale with your relative coming forth as a buyer? Any Consequences?

It's illegal and if the bank ever does find out then it was fraud on the government (HAFA affidavit). Very bad idea when there are tons of short...

Foreclosure Question

No, banks are allowed to assign the loans before and after judgment without starting a new case. This happens all of the time. You have to start...

Tenant has over the last several months paid late 75% of the time & getting worse - 3 day notice/unconditional quit question

If he is in the lease and pays by the 3rd day then there is not much you can do. If there are late fees in the lease enforce them. Serve the 3 day...

Defendant won't talk to me.

Post judgment discovery and a fact information sheet. If you do not know how hire a lawyer to help you with at least the steps and forms/motions...

HOW LONG DOES A LANDLORD HAVE TO RETURN SECURITY DEPOSIT? MY LEASE SAYS 5 DAYS, BUT FL STATE SAYS 14.

Florida law is 15 days if not among a claim on the deposit or 30 days if she is. I don't believe that you can contract for a shorter time period...

Assuming that you mean that you hold the note and lent money to the homeowner, then lawyer can do this for you. There is no title company as you...

I need help with my association dues. I was given a payment plan that I cannot afford. What can I do? Will I lose my house?

Bankruptcy may be your only option to wipe out the past assessments, but you will still have to pay going forward from the bankruptcy petition date...

Tough question. You need to research if there is an easement (a set aside of land to the government to travel on) on the land there to reach the...

Any lawyer that does work the HOA issues. But be prepared to spend easily $5-10k or likely more suing the HOA. Or you can meet with the Board and...

I bought property with no disclosure form or elevation certificate and told that there wasn't any flooding on the property.

Disclosure of flood risks is required when selling real property in Florida; it is considered a material item. Unfortunately, this is what...