Questions answered by Gary Steven Gaffney

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Need advice on what to do with certified letter received from a law firm for debt collection from Junior lien holder?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

I agree with my colleague, no one can gibe you an unequivocal answer on line concerning the SOL as it applies to your case. To be sure,consult with...

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Does this fall under eviction or unlawful detainer?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

I would agree with my colleague; sounds closer to unlawful detainer (under Chapter 82 Florida Statutes) than an ordinary ("landlord/tenant"...

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My lawyer can't properly serve my ex tenant why ?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

I agree with my colleague from Delaware, especially his #3. I will add that if you are represented by counsel, you should ask HIM or HER these...

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If i rented a room from someone off of craigslist and they take my money can I press charges?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

I'm not sure if you could "press charges" (i.e., criminally); for an answer to that, that you might want to ask of the state attorneys office, the...

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I hired a contractor for my home and I was not made aware of additional charges nor did Ii approve/authorize additional charges.

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

Sorry; no one here can really help, as we cannot review your contract, nor investigate the facts. I mean GENERALLY, of course, one does have to...

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What options does the condo board have to enforce an edict to take down my patio?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

There's not much help we can provide for you on line, I am afraid. Each of these cases turns on its own facts, and we do not have access to review...

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What should I do?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

I agree, you should consult with a good local tenants attorney ASAP. He or she can review your Lease (i.e., which we can't do on line),...

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Only mortgage in husbands name on homestead property owned by husband and wife in Florida - husband dies - is wife responsible?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

If you mean is the wife responsible TO MAKE THE MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS - well, no not "legally," - but IF she wants to remain living in the...

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Are they any title search companies that also issue title insurance?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

Get a good real estate lawyer. I would NOT focus on "tile insurance" for protection in purchasing real estate. Title insurance is just that -...

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Can the prior owner redeem their home up to 6 months after a HOA foreclosure auction ?

Gary's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

No, sorry. And i wouldn't be listening to [ahem] "legal advice" from (clueless!) non lawyers if i were you - it could get you in a lot of trouble...

Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28501)

Need advice on what to do with certified letter received from a law firm for debt collection from Junior lien holder?

Does this fall under eviction or unlawful detainer?

My lawyer can't properly serve my ex tenant why ?

If i rented a room from someone off of craigslist and they take my money can I press charges?

I hired a contractor for my home and I was not made aware of additional charges nor did Ii approve/authorize additional charges.

What options does the condo board have to enforce an edict to take down my patio?

What should I do?

Only mortgage in husbands name on homestead property owned by husband and wife in Florida - husband dies - is wife responsible?

Are they any title search companies that also issue title insurance?

Can the prior owner redeem their home up to 6 months after a HOA foreclosure auction ?