I bought a property in Florida, which the previous owner had an equity line of credit on it. Am I responsible for it now?

Generally all junior liens to the foreclosing lien are foreclosed out and not liens on the property. You should NEVER bid on property without...

Please explain to me what title search insurance actually does?

A title search finds liens on a piece of property, and makes sure the prior chain of deeds is correct and owner is the owner in order to sell. It...

Fair market value impact on condo flooding?

Property is worth what someone will pay. BPO (from agents and brokers like myself as and agent and Gary as broker), appraisals, comparable...

Are there any attorneys in central west FL that will counterclaim for fraud in a foreclosure case?

I agree you just have to keep calling. It will be VERY expensive to go on the offense as well as potentially needing to hire experts; think in the...

What are my options dealing with my landlord?

You have no options sorry to say. If landlord wont repair and you are month to month then move out; Matthew was a year ago now. You cannot sue...

Our condo board has been giving cash "awards" to the officers is this legal?

I agree. Statute 718.112(2)(a)1 says that the Board serve without compensation unless otherwise provided in the bylaws. But the bylaws can permit...

What can I do with a apt. complex that had repeatedly ignored fixing repairs for almost a year and only just now getting to it?

A water spot can be nothing, far from "substandard conditions" Unless you gave a 7 day notice they had no prior legal obligation to fix it. And...

I CAME HOME TODAY TO FIND A UNSAFE BUILDING NOTICE ON MY CONDO BUILDING?

Retain a lawyer ASAP, yes. The question will be who you go after if the association failed to maintain the building, and if it even has any money...

What document do i need to sign

If you didnt sign the mortgagee or title/deed then you have no interest in the property. You would need to at least be on the deed to have an...

Maybe, but it doesnt matter if you have a lease or not if you didn't pay rent. A 3 day notice is proper regardless and will not absolve you of...