Questions answered by Jonathan Klurfeld

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Is there any way to stop wage garnishment (and or recoup what has been paid already) if it started 9 months ago?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

Bankruptcy is good advice if out don't qualify for the garnishment exemptions Florida has.

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I have a packaging that says it's safe to do something, but it turns out it isn't. Can the company be held liable for anything?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

"Safe" may be a relative term as well. As per the other question asked about this issue, plumbing could be 5" years old and lots of wipes flushed...

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Signed 3 year resedential lease in FL with landlord, no witnesses, been in 2.3 years. Am i leagally bound to paying out term?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

You can try but expect to be sued and have to hire a lawyer to defend it. The law is not black and white either as you may find out. There is...

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I have a landlord who is attempting to charge his tenants for a plumbing service due to baby wipes causing a slight clog.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

Not much. The tenant caused the damage, not the landlord, at the end of the day. Regardless of what a package says not all plumbing is created...

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Condo with mold damage from broken pipe

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

When you buy at a tax sale the property is taken as is. The pipes in the wall may or may not be the association's responsibility, and you will need...

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What are my rights as a tenant?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

You/they can sue the landlord for 3 months of rent for turning off the water but you will need some proof other than saying "he turned off our...

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E.g., "Do I need a real estate attorney?"

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

There are zero facts so its impossible to say. Generally, yes you need a lawyer if you cannot figure it out yourself and are asking here.

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As a landlord, do I have to report the rent that I recieve as income to the irs, and what is the penalty for not reporting this.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

Hire a lawyer and possibly an accountant ASAP. Yes, rent was income to you and you should have issued he a 1099 each year as you were paying her...

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I have a company that owes me money. What type of lawyer do I need?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

Unless you have a contract with him for repayment of money he can just claim it was a gift or if it was cash never given. You will have a very...

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Is there a real estate lawyer in hernando co fl that offers a free consultation on a contract

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I don't know what the question is. These are 2 separate contracts/leases that have no bearing on each other. One is 2014-2015 and one will be...

Jonathan Klurfeld's Answers (12158)

Is there any way to stop wage garnishment (and or recoup what has been paid already) if it started 9 months ago?

I have a packaging that says it's safe to do something, but it turns out it isn't. Can the company be held liable for anything?

Signed 3 year resedential lease in FL with landlord, no witnesses, been in 2.3 years. Am i leagally bound to paying out term?

I have a landlord who is attempting to charge his tenants for a plumbing service due to baby wipes causing a slight clog.

Condo with mold damage from broken pipe

What are my rights as a tenant?

E.g., "Do I need a real estate attorney?"

As a landlord, do I have to report the rent that I recieve as income to the irs, and what is the penalty for not reporting this.

I have a company that owes me money. What type of lawyer do I need?

Is there a real estate lawyer in hernando co fl that offers a free consultation on a contract