Can an employer legally garnish your paycheck without a court order?

The term “garnishing” seems inapplicable in the context of your narrative, and instead appears to be the enforcement of an employment/independent...

Does one need to obtain a real estate license in order to manage commercial property?

Assuming the subject commercial property is located in Florida, so long as your niece is not receiving compensation or valuable consideration for...

My car was illegally repossed by a car dealership and all of my payments were made on time, what can i do to get my car back?

Based on your inquiry, your best option at this time is to schedule a consultation with a commercial litigation or consumer litigation attorney...

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My son was evicted from his rental, and has been staying in my home, rent free. He refuses to leave. Can I change the locks?

The termination of a rental agreement, for nonpayment of rent and/or other grounds, is the basis for an action by a landlord for the removal of a...

Cancelling a real estate sale and purchased agreement.

Your questions cannot be competently addressed without a review of the subject contract. The subject of the contract and its contents are...

A construction lien may be recorded by the contractor performing the labor or services but that lien may or may not be enforceable. If the claim...

What rights do we have as tenants when the property flooded due to poor plumbing installation? Who pays huge water bill???

Section 83.63, Florida Statutes appears to be applicable to your situation. For your convenience, that section is set forth here. "83.63 Casualty...

In an appealed case, does the previously dismissed case's testimony and evidence get transferred over to the appealed case?

Was there a court reporter at the trial? If not, review The Florida Bar Journal article, “The Record on Appeal: What Do You Do When There Was No...

I need advice from a Florida attorney small claims

In response to your inquiry, Rule 7.090(c) of the Florida Small Claims Rules is instructive: "(c) Defensive Pleadings. Unless required by order of...

Doesn't the COA have to bill the new owner the balance due within a specific amount of time after a foreclosure sale?

718.116(1)(c), Florida Statutes provides as follows: “The person acquiring title shall pay the amount owed to the association within 30 days after...