Questions answered by Gary Steven Gaffney

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What do i do if the landlord cut the water off

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

I agree with my colleague; turning of the water is a blatant (and compensable) violation of Section 83.67(1) Florida Statutes (set out below). ...

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Can a landlord add on late fees that he/she has incurred onto our late fees for late rent payments

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

I agree; it's not very likely. However, since he does appear to have the right to EVICT you at this point, depending on the excess amount, you...

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Is email or fax voting allowed in an HOA for the annual election?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

It depends on your governing documents, which we can't review on line; but not likely. I suggest just ask your HOA attorney, who should be...

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How do I get my belonging landlords did not put belonging out most was out I have prove of the health problems

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Sorry, you do not provide enough facts here to answer properly. i suggest you clarify, add critical facts (i.e., like, have you been evicted...

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Would this be a smart thing for me to text to a tenent that I have sent a 3 day notice of none payment too.

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

I agree with my colleagues, you should consult a good local L/T lawyer immediately. You botched the Lease; and now you are botching the...

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Can i sue my complex if a shootout occurred and bullets almost killed my baby. Literally.

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Perhaps. if you can prove that the attack was "reasonably foreseeable' to the LL (typically, that means the exact same sort of conduct had...

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Can my wife sign the title that is only in my name and sell the boat by signing my signature

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

This is not a 'real estate ;aw" question; you might get better answers by posting in another forum. That said, generally, no, that could be...

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Should I explore talking, civil, or criminal charges to remove mothers boyfriend from deed and held accountable for a loan?

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

I agree with my colleague; i don't really see any facts in your post sufficient to avoid the deed and mortgage; but it might be worth a consult...

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Can I be compensated on a slip and fall at an apartment building sidewalk that was destroyed during Hurricane Matthew and hasn't

Gary's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

It's possible; but you will need to consult with a good local personal injury lawyer to be sure if you have any chance. It depends on a number...

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Do i have to return the security deposit to a tenant that i evicted for non-payment.

Gary's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

I agree; just be sure to comply with statute in every way. But this really is a question you should ask the attorney who handled the eviction; that...

Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28501)

What do i do if the landlord cut the water off

Can a landlord add on late fees that he/she has incurred onto our late fees for late rent payments

Is email or fax voting allowed in an HOA for the annual election?

How do I get my belonging landlords did not put belonging out most was out I have prove of the health problems

Would this be a smart thing for me to text to a tenent that I have sent a 3 day notice of none payment too.

Can i sue my complex if a shootout occurred and bullets almost killed my baby. Literally.

Can my wife sign the title that is only in my name and sell the boat by signing my signature

Should I explore talking, civil, or criminal charges to remove mothers boyfriend from deed and held accountable for a loan?

Can I be compensated on a slip and fall at an apartment building sidewalk that was destroyed during Hurricane Matthew and hasn't

Do i have to return the security deposit to a tenant that i evicted for non-payment.