Is this the normal procedure? The lease expired two years ago.

Sounds like it. And the case law specifically states if tenant doesnt deposit rent BY the due date tenant is in default and landlord entitled to...

What do I do to get him out? And do I have to pay rent and utilities for him, even if I'm not living there?

You will need to file an unlawful detainer which is like an eviction but for someone without a lease not paying rent or utilities. It may cost you...

Is a unit apartment in a condominium complex considered to be a "divided" or "undivided" interest in the complex?

You interest would be in terms of your unit; your piece of real property. Not the whole building. so if you solely own your unit you have an...

Do I continue to wait it out, or should I take the case to small claims court

You need to get an attorney ASAP. Trying to DIY in small claims court to save money will simply result in a poor end result for you. You first...

Was that a wrongful termination? Does he have the right to sue the company.

Florida is an at will employment state. Meaning the employer can terminate an employee for no cause or for cause with no advanced notice (unless...

What can we do?

If nothing was put in writing then you have no defense, it's whatever the landlord said it is. This is why people use written leases. If you have...

Is it best to email or to call the Lender's attorney regarding rescheduling the foreclosure auction?

Dont speak to anyone at the bank on the first mortgage; there is nothing they can do as the HELOC has nothing to do with the first. The first is...

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Can I take landlord to small claims court after moving out for water being shut off 3 times?

Probably no case and since you moved out you have no damages now. I would not retaliate against the landlord about the deposit issue. If you want...

Is this initial motion/response the only one I will need to file in person? I ask because I am disabled and it is very difficult

You cam typically mail in a response to the clerk too, as long as it is there before the due date. You can reinstate if the bank lets you- which...

Will the bankruptcy stop the eviction process. I just started back working and need a few weeks to get the funds together.

Generally no. It may relive you of the rent money you owe but landlord will be able to get a bankruptcy court order lifting the stay to proceed...