Can a marine surveyor be held responsible for missing a major item such as a split and broken mast?

They are likely going to claim it was damaged on the transport home. You can sue, but what proof of the condition before purchase do you have to...

Who has the authority to inspect whether a commercial property complies with ADA?

Department of Labor plus four federal agencies enforce the ADA: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces regulations covering...

I have property in Lake Park Florida and would like a partition of sale action. Can an attorney help me?

Contingency, or attorneys fees from the sale itself, is going to be incredibly tough to persuade an attorney to go with in a partition. The...

I did not receive my tenant’s rent; He said that he made the payment and that it was already deducted from his account.

The tenant will have to pay court costs, but you will have to pay your lawyer up front. So yes, you are risking quite a bit of money not knowing if...

Do I have to pay any amount over what I normally pay?

If your lease calls for you to pay the utilities, or you do separately, then you pay them no matter if they are $10 or $1,000; there are no...

Will I have to face a penalty if my room mate has been cause subletting against our contract?

It depends what your lease says. You and your roommate jointly signed a lease meaning any violation of one is that of the others (jointly). So it...

What can a landlord do when the tenant wont allow access to inspect the property?

Landlord (or agent) has right to insect with property with reasonable notice; usually 24 hours, whether tenant is there or not. Leave a written...

Do we have to pay for carpeting from previous tenants?

It's very possible as 5 years sounds perfectly reasonable for high traffic carpet wear, and prorating the life is the correct method. Absent...

I agree, 4-5 years. I also agree that it will cost you filing fees and costs, attorney's fee, and if you lose you pay landlord's attorney's fees. ...

I agree, 4-5 years. I also agree that it will cost you filing fees and costs, attorney's fee, and if you lose you pay landlord's attorney's fees. ...