Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28496)

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What action can a renter take on a leaky roof?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

This is a matter between you and your LANDLORD, and NOT the condominium - with whom YOU have no contract (although it might ultimately be the...

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Can an eviction summons possibly prevent someone from renting another residence?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

I agree with my colleagues; yes, once the law suit is filed, its public record - and some LLs today use the filing ALONE (regardless of ultimate...

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If your given a 3day eviction notice from the court when does that 3days start?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

I agree with my colleagues; you can 1) pay all the money the notice claims you owe in that three days; 2) come to an arrangement with the LL if...

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Can a landlord take photographs of an occupied leased property interior?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Yes, after all, it is the LL property so he or she has a right to access; and while it may seem intrusive (and is!) there is no reason they cannot...

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Can an apartment complex terminate your contract ?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

I agree, regardless of whether the "violations" are bogus, or not - the statutory notice for violations of a lease is 7 days. What's worse, once...

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Can landlord ask tenant to stay past 30 days after notice given?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

Sorry, no one here on line can answer unequivocally without reviewing your lease. i suggest you take it to a good local tenants attorney, have him...

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We had work done on our home and the contractor failed to finish the work.

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

I agree with my colleague, the only real way to "fight" this is by consulting with, and retaining, a good local construction law attorney. Hope...

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How do I legally get my boyfriend out of my house

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

I agree, you should consult with a lawyer. if he paid 'rent" and you considered him a tenant, then you would evict him under Chapter 83 Florida...

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What are the remedies in Florida when one month after move on we are told this was zoned for only single families and illegal

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

Someone has to review your lease and other any other contract involved to be sure, but in general, I agree with my colleague. You will likely be...

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Do I have to comply every time the neighbor complains? They are using the city for what I believe is their responsibility.

Gary's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

Far more than it would cost just to cut back your trees, I'll tell you that. Far more. Without commenting on the "source" you rely here, and...

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