Questions answered by Jonathan Klurfeld

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CAN I DEDUCT COST FROM INCOME TAX AS A DISASTER

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

This is a tax deduction question for your accountant, not a lawyer. Likely not though.

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I live in a hoa community. the city recently demanded that 20 large trees be cut down and replaced. can and individual unit own

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

When you live in an association, all costs are split between the residents; this is a cost of living in a community with an association. If there...

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My foreclosure falls within the 5yrs statute, is it worth fighting?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Very few are dismissing cases and are allowing for amended complaints to change to a newer date within 5 years to meet the statue of limitations. ...

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Can I change the locks on a rental home without notifying the owner? The owner is my in-law.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Check your lease as it governs. Generally you can change locks IF you give landlord a copy of the key. You cannot block landlord's right to...

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How soon I change my attorney

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

A client can fire an attorney and get new counsel at any time they choose. The attorney should return any unused funds to you as well.

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Does dialogue on Facebook count as an agreement if i want to file a civil case against someone?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

It could be some proof of an agreement. Not great but it's something in writing at least. A better idea would have been to scribble a few...

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Defamation

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Impossible to say. You may have signed or in your employment contract agreed to non-disclosure and penalties for such. You would need all of your...

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Should I file a motion for default or summary judgement or other?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

I am re-categorizing this as divorce as it is not civil litigation. But you cannot file either motion while she has a pending motion for extension...

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Can my landlord charge late fee for a month that is on time because previous month was late?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

There is no law governing this in FL that I am aware of in Section 83 of the statutes. What does your lease say? You already admit there was an...

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If I get the house in divorce settlement, how do I get his name off the tittle so his creditors do not try to put a lean on it?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

First, this is more of a divorce question than real property. It is a question you should be asking your divorce lawyer. Buy, the answer is...

Jonathan Klurfeld's Answers (12158)

CAN I DEDUCT COST FROM INCOME TAX AS A DISASTER

I live in a hoa community. the city recently demanded that 20 large trees be cut down and replaced. can and individual unit own

My foreclosure falls within the 5yrs statute, is it worth fighting?

Can I change the locks on a rental home without notifying the owner? The owner is my in-law.

How soon I change my attorney

Does dialogue on Facebook count as an agreement if i want to file a civil case against someone?

Defamation

Should I file a motion for default or summary judgement or other?

Can my landlord charge late fee for a month that is on time because previous month was late?

If I get the house in divorce settlement, how do I get his name off the tittle so his creditors do not try to put a lean on it?