Questions answered by Gary Steven Gaffney

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Is it legal for five people to stay in a two bed room aparment?

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

"Illegal?" Not likely, unless it violates some local ordinance. Hope this helps. gsg

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My landlord put a notice on my door that she will evict me in June 15 but filed on the 12 an I got the sheriff notice on the 14

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

No way to tell here on line what is happening; but if you have served with an eviction complaint (or the sheriff has served you with a "24 hour...

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When a landlord sells a property with a tenant living in it, is the new owner required by law to honor the rest of the lease?

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

NEVER EVER listen to a real estate agent about the law (I can say having been a BROKER myself almost 35 years). Both agents are very likely...

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How do you get rid of a subtenant, who said they're leaving, packed all their belongings, got the prorated rent back and won't

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

Not getting a signed writing indicating their intention to agree to terminate the tenancy, and to formally surrender the premises, was likely a big...

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Landlord tenant matter

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

Sorry, but we are not permitted to refer anyone specific here on the basic "Q and A" forum. Check the Florida Bar website, your local County Bar...

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Tenant's letter was not forwarded?

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

I think this may be the third time you asked this question? Text messages mean nothing; but it can't hurt, either. The reality is, you either...

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Landlord obligations during eviction appeal?

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

This is a question for the lawyer representing you in the Appeal. Hope this helps. gsg

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How can I hold my landlord accountable?

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

For what? it's not clear what exactly you want to hold him "accountable for; what's more, if you have a lease that ends in September, it ends IN...

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I have belongings in my mother’s house. She now wants to sell the house. What is a reasonable time for me to remove my things?

Gary's answer | Answered on June 23, 2018

No, you have virtually NO "protection" here, sorry; and the fact is you do not want to force your mom to EVICT you (or petition for "unlawful...

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Received 3 day notice to pay fl

Gary's answer | Answered on June 22, 2018

I agree; if you have failed to pay your meant NOTHING else matters; and a "3 day notice" need not even be SIGNED. Best advice under these facts is...

Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28508)

Is it legal for five people to stay in a two bed room aparment?

My landlord put a notice on my door that she will evict me in June 15 but filed on the 12 an I got the sheriff notice on the 14

When a landlord sells a property with a tenant living in it, is the new owner required by law to honor the rest of the lease?

How do you get rid of a subtenant, who said they're leaving, packed all their belongings, got the prorated rent back and won't

Landlord tenant matter

Tenant's letter was not forwarded?

Landlord obligations during eviction appeal?

How can I hold my landlord accountable?

I have belongings in my mother’s house. She now wants to sell the house. What is a reasonable time for me to remove my things?

Received 3 day notice to pay fl