Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28501)

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How can i stop my real estate agent from buying the house i wanted to buy when i hired her?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

I agree; the key is your relationship to the agent, who most likely worked for the SELLER, and not you (via the unilateral offer of subagency via...

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Can I look over MY fence into my neighbors yard to see if any items are butted up against it?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

I agree with my colleague; it depends on where the fence is located. It may be a code violation to have a whole bunch of junk out in the yard. And...

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How long is acceptable for broken a/c unit to not be repaired?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

No you cannot, as it is not a violation of the building or safety code not to have AC, and if you do, you will likely be soon facing eviction. ...

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For child support calculations, is the mortgage on rental property an allowable deduction?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

This is not a real esate law question, but one of child support law, you might get better answers if you post on the "child support" form. That...

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How long do you have to be married in the state of Florida, when your spouse can take half of everything?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

This is not really a "real estate law" question you should get better responses if you post on the "divorce" law forum. My guess (not a family law...

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What type of attorney should i procure when suing opposing council for theft? Also is it best to get someone from out of town?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

This is not really a real estate law question, it's one of family law, and you might get better responses if you post it on the divorce...

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In divorce, we have a house no kids, her name on the deed not mortgage. I have agreed she could buy me out of house.

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

I think this is may be a duplicate question? If so, see my prior answer. gsg

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How it works to get a contract lease for a commertial space?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

Easy! Just consult with a good local commercial real estate broker to help you find a location, and Lease it; and a good local commercial L/T...

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In divorce, we have a house no kids, her name on the deed not mortgage. I have agreed she could but me out of house.

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

This is less of a "real estate law" question, and more of a "divorce' question; you might get better answers if you post this on the "divorce"...

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What rights do i have in Hollywood, Florida for living under a slumlord?

Gary's answer | Answered on January 04, 2017

I agree; your problem isn't so much the repairs, or even the fridge - but that you are a tenant at will. But that could be your saving grace as...

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