I was served a summons vs Portfolio Recovery on 12/9/14. I did not respond within 30 days but I shoes up at pre-trial 2 challeng

Your first problem is that you did not respond to the lawsuit, so you waived any potential defenses you may have had. You may be able to examine...

Can a judgment Issued in Georgia affect my property in Florida

If you claim your FL property as homestead then a lien cannot attach. If you do not then a judgment lien can. They can also garnish your bank...

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We bought a foreclosure with 2 mtg liens. If the bank wins a foreclosure suit against the previous owner, how can it affect us?

They will name you eventually, they probably don't know that you on the property yet. When the bank goes to foreclose you have few to no defenses...

Is my title all screwed up?

If they own the property free and clear (no mortgage) then there shouldn't be an issue. Upon death of one spouse, survivorship passes title to the...

Real estate sale Issue

Most banks probably will not issue refinancing without the title being solely in hi name. All you need is a basic contract between you two saying...

If landlord signs receipt stating 'first/last month rent paid in full" does that amend the lease that says security deposit?

You will need to sit down with the lawyer and go over your documents as the sequence of events really matters. It is impossible to tell from the...

Can you raise rents on a Florida condo during the lease term?

No, not until the lease ends and then you can charge month to month whatever you want or sign a new lease at a new price.

My mother is 86 and owns her home outright.

You would have to go see a Florida probate lawyer in order to draft some type a document to convey the property to you. It could be by deed or by...

How long before I am issued a writ of possession

If you are in breach, the writ could go to the judge tomorrow. It will then go to the sheriff and within couple days serve it on you which will...

The statute in the notice requirement, 83.49, states: "THE LANDLORD MUST MAIL YOU NOTICE, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU MOVE OUT, OF THE LANDLORD’S...