Questions answered by Gary Steven Gaffney

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Can I suit property manager for illegally evicting me?

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

If the "someone else" was evicted by the sheriff, and you were "paying him rent" to stay there, then any right you may have had to be there - ENDED...

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How do I go about taking legal action against renters of my property in Florida, who broke a signed lease and are moving out.

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

I agree, there's only ONE step you should take here: you consult with, and retain a good local landlord's attorney. That is all. Hope this...

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Is my old landlord which is a brokerage firm required to show me proof of money that he says I didn't pay?

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

I agree, he does not have to rent to you, and he doesn't have to have to give you ANY reason to not do so. and if he THINKS you owe him money...

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I was told I wasn’t getting my deposit back at the end of my lease. Can they keep that for my last month rent?

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

I agree; best to pay your last months rent and avoid an eviction filing, which would go on your public record, making it very difficult for you to...

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I did a rent to own lease I paid for the house and the owner passed away before I paid the last payment the house is still in hi

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

No one can help you with this on line, sorry. This is just a basic Q and A forum. Someone has to review your "rent to own" agreement, examine the...

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After receiving your Eviction summons what do I do if I do not answer the evection Summer

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

I agree with my colleague; if you fail to Answer the Complaint, the judge will issue a default judgment against you in the landlord's favor, and...

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What type of lawyer do I need - upside down in renovation job (small business) & getting threatening messages ?

Gary's answer | Answered on March 07, 2018

Yes, of course. You should look for a good local construction law attorney, or a business law attorney with substantial experience in construction...

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My rent deposit was not returned-am I entitled to receipts of charges..?

Gary's answer | Answered on March 06, 2018

Not unless you take the Landlord to Court. The loser pays the winner's legal fees and costs - and amount that can be FAR more than $1250 - so if...

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How do my brother and I sell my sister a house that we 3 inhereted

Gary's answer | Answered on March 06, 2018

You consult with a good local real estate lawyer in the county in which the property is located. Ideally, you would EACH consult with your OWN...

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How do I stop an eviction?

Gary's answer | Answered on March 06, 2018

No way to tell what is happening or how to stop anything (assuming it evn CAN be stopped) without being able to review the pleading file, the...

Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28502)

Can I suit property manager for illegally evicting me?

How do I go about taking legal action against renters of my property in Florida, who broke a signed lease and are moving out.

Is my old landlord which is a brokerage firm required to show me proof of money that he says I didn't pay?

I was told I wasn’t getting my deposit back at the end of my lease. Can they keep that for my last month rent?

I did a rent to own lease I paid for the house and the owner passed away before I paid the last payment the house is still in hi

After receiving your Eviction summons what do I do if I do not answer the evection Summer

What type of lawyer do I need - upside down in renovation job (small business) & getting threatening messages ?

My rent deposit was not returned-am I entitled to receipts of charges..?

How do my brother and I sell my sister a house that we 3 inhereted

How do I stop an eviction?