My landlord will refuses to replace broken appliances although it is stated in our original lease, can i with hold rent?

You can try a 7 day notice but only if the dryer is listed on the lease. Breaking leases or withholding rent is for items that make the unit...

What is the legal statues for someone with a promissory note who borrowed more than $5,000 in Florida. How can I recover?

You could sue but have to act very fast as the statute of limitation is only 5 years to sue. They issue is if she has no savings to take what do...

How to put a lien on a property ?

From your additional comments someone who helped around the house cannot place a lien. Typically a lien must be from some improvement to the...

Why don't lenders receive money from an auction sale initiated by a HOA foreclosure since they have supposedly a senior lien?

The HOA doesn't get all of the money. Only up to their finally judgment amount. The surplus by statute is distributed to liens junior to the one...

What can I legally do - A friend rented a room from me, damaged the carpet, and didn't give 30 days notice when moving out?

You cannot hold his possessions hostage or keep them to pay for the carpet. You have no lease so 30 days is irrelevant, notice is only 15 days for...

Are pet deposits refundable unless otherwise specified?

Without the document how do you intend to prove to a judge it says what you say it does besides your word vs. the landlords? It will very likely...

I agree I see no reason the association would not want someone occupying the unit paying monthly maintenance. The question is difficult to...

How long do I have before my condo is sold?

You need to see a lawyer. You are jointly liable with the new buyer at auction for HOA dues; especially if you have a mortgage which will...

I have a no smoking policy in my lease. One of the tenants did smoke but claimed only outside.. The entire unit reeks

Yes but follow the statutes for deposits and timing.

Deficiency in foreclosure - does 95.11(5)(h) apply to deficiency sought by the bank in the foreclosure case (continuation)?

The bank has 1 year from the sale date to file a new lawsuit or motion for deficiency judgment. Either or.