Questions answered by Gary Steven Gaffney

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Is there free legal advice to expunge a civil record of eviction to rent an apartment?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

Sorry, but we are not permitted to solicit clients here on this basic Q and A Forum. Just check your local bar site, the Florida Bar site, or try...

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Do I need to foreclose or can I accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

I agree with my colleague; the fact is, we cannot answer this question unequivocally here on the wen, you need to consult with a good local real...

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Can my landlord profit off of renting out my house's parking lot?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

Someone would have to review your lease (and perhaps even have a survey) to be able to answer that question; can't be answered unequivocally here n...

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How can I hold my property management liable for the cost of towing a rental vehicle?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

Sorry, but I agree with my colleagues; this being (admittedly) ALL your fault, I doubt you will get a dime back from the towing company (they are...

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If a roommate do illegal activities, willful against the rules, can a landlord and/or tenants evict w/o notice? or trespass them

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2016

Sorry your situation is far too complex and fact-intensive to give any kind of helpful answer here on the web, particularly on this very basic Q...

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By law can I withhold rent if my landlord of my complex isn't fixing and or repairing my gutters etc after I did everything ask

Gary's answer | Answered on August 28, 2016

No sorry, you do NOT have the right to "withhold rent" for gutter repair and pest control. You have other remedies; you could sue for breach and...

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When can a tenant break his lease

Gary's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

If you signed the lease, and it was for this specific premise, then there's not much you can do, you are stuck. Unless you can negotiate with the...

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How would I remove a tenant from my rental home (annual lease) who is smoking marijuana in the house?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

I agree with my colleague. First of all - BE SURE. next, consult with a good local tenants lawyer, to review tour lease and prepare the 7 day...

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Can I sue my HOA, Property Manager or both for money we spent defending ourselves?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

I have to agree with my colleagues; it's not 100% clear what occurred here, but if you retained a lawyer and spent $7,000 in attorneys fees in an...

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Can a property owner pass on some line-items from his property tax bill to a renter on that same property?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

Your question is: How can a company who is in the business of building large apartment complexes actually pass on these two property tax...

Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28496)

Is there free legal advice to expunge a civil record of eviction to rent an apartment?

Do I need to foreclose or can I accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

Can my landlord profit off of renting out my house's parking lot?

How can I hold my property management liable for the cost of towing a rental vehicle?

If a roommate do illegal activities, willful against the rules, can a landlord and/or tenants evict w/o notice? or trespass them

By law can I withhold rent if my landlord of my complex isn't fixing and or repairing my gutters etc after I did everything ask

When can a tenant break his lease

How would I remove a tenant from my rental home (annual lease) who is smoking marijuana in the house?

Can I sue my HOA, Property Manager or both for money we spent defending ourselves?

Can a property owner pass on some line-items from his property tax bill to a renter on that same property?