Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28501)

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Gary's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

Do you mean at the time the sheriff served the writ of possession, or after?

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Can I appeal a decision for an eviction when landlord breached the lease for repairs?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

Sorry, but as an appellate lawyer, I can't see much to appeal here; and as my colleagues point out, if you withheld rent and represented yourself...

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Does my landlord forfeit any claim on my deposit if he does not send me a certified letter regarding deductions.

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

Yes, if you provided the LL with your current address, the LL should have sent you a written claim or a check by now. See Section 83.49(3) set out...

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If tenants A & B are on a lease & A moves out before the lease is up, do they still have rights to the security deposit?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

I would agree with my colleague; and would add that an in-court dispute might shine a light on just HOW you were "able to cash it without her...

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Can I evict my Tenant if they threaten to harm the property manager.

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

probably not - especially if the job was done incorrectly, AND causes the tenant and his family harm. Just make sure that the Ac repair was...

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Hi. What is the minimum amount of time to let a renter know we will not extend the contract for another year?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

It depends on the wording of your Lease (which honestly, if you are not that well informed - you may want to consider seeking advice from a good...

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Can I pay $59.00 to my condo association with pennies?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

I agree with my colleagues; unless your governing docs specifically prohibit it, it certainly is permissible (pennies are in fact legal tender), if...

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Can I back out of this real estate contract?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

The buyer you "represent" here (are you sure? who was paying your commission?) should do now what he should have done before he even spoke to YOU -...

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How does my mom transfer/add me to ownership of home?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

I agree with my colleagues; an enhanced life estate may be best the way to go here - BUT ALSO -there are NUMEROUS way to accomplish your...

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What should I do if someone sold me store fixtures (parked at his property) only for him to 'thrown them away' w/o my consent?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 19, 2016

This is really not a "real estate law" question; but I'll take a stab at it. Demand a refund; and if you don't get one, retain a good local...

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