Foreclosure and Rentals in Florida

There are no state laws in place that protect tenants in foreclosure. The federal law was it. The bank does not have to honor the lease any...

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Noise violation issued stating "dog barking for long periods of time." If we can't find a way to stop this, what r our options?

This is how communities work. The neighbors don't want to hear the dog sounds in their units all day long either. They have rights too as to quiet...

Is an HOA with annual revenues of $256,000 required to have an audit, review or compilation report from an independent CPA?

You should review Florida Statute 720.303. With revenue of less than $300,000 the Board only needs to prepare a compiled financial statement. ...

My home is dated for sale on auction on March 30th due to a final judgement. Do I have to move out on March 30th?

Your realistic options are very limited at this point 5 days now before the sale date (2 business days left) and you out of town until after the...

Hi, I'm subleasing a room, and I need to go 3 months earlier than the arranged date, what should I do?

If you have a written lease what does it say? If verbal then you will probably have to lay the full 3 months unless the tenant can find another...

How do I answer a summons on foreclosure of a timeshare in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

You need to file an answer and admit or deny each paragraph/numbered line of the complaint and assert defenses. You should retain an lawyer as...

Need to answer summons within 15 days to foreclosure on timeshare in St.Lucie Co., FL. I'm from Illiois

Your bankruptcy attorney should have gone over than you are liable for the timeshare fees (just as a condo or HOA) from the petition date forward;...

Can a landlord cut off the Utilities just because he wants to or because he feels the tenant is using too much water or light?

Whether you owe rent or don't, the landlord cannot cut off utilities. Meet with a lawyer to go over your remedies, although being month to month,...

I filed bankruptcy, included a property, they are trying to collect payment for attorney fees, time and costs. Can they do that?

Yes it's allowed, you just won't be responsible to lay them. 99% of foreclosure defendants don't pay those fees. The bank seeks to recover them...

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

The landlord cannot shut off utilities, but on the other hand you cannot withhold rent as you did not send a statutory 7 day notice. You need to...