Can I break a lease without paying the rest of the lease agreement

While you are obligated to fulfill your lease obligation, there may be a possibility to terminate the lease under certain circumstances. Your...

I received a call from Orange County Clerk office to set a time for mediation.

There are a few very important thing to remember about mediation. First, it is a voluntary and consensual process. This means that although the...

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Can I use the security deposit to cover part of the rent due after the tenant was evicted ?

A security deposit is given for the purpose of ensuring the landlord has protection against damage to the unit. Florida Statutes have very...

After the closing on a home if i dont receive my payment from the title company can i cancel the sale?

I fully agree with the prior two answers. In addition, if you believe you have been the victim of potential criminal activity by the title...

I agree with the previous answers. What you are being asked to do is to sign a contract (the Agreement to Enter into a Lease) which is requiring...

Why a pre trial conference order, when theis small claims has already been mediated twice and Plaintiff defaulted

There is always a preference for a case to be decided on the merits rather than a technical issue such as a default. For that reason, many judges...

I am a mortgagee second mortgage holder I have only a money intrest in the property

Mr. Deason is correct. You should be cautioned though in making any decisions regarding the property that you may be "throwing good money after...

I had settled during a mediation and the paperwork states if defaults I must file an exparte, what does this mean?

Each of the previous answers are correct. As a bit of additional information, if it is a civil matter, you will also have to pay a fee to the...

Without knowing all of the details, I may be able to help you understand what may have happened. The statutory interest rate in 2007 and 2008 was...

Can i put a restraining order on a roomate ?

The question of who would have to move out will ultimately be decided by the judge. It is not necessarily the first to file that gets to remain in...