I agree with my esteemed colleague. Your first step here would be for you and sis to retain a good local real estate litigator. As your lawyer will...

Sure; this is America. Anyone can sue anyone else for anything. The REAL questions are: 1) Can I win? 2) If I do win, what would I be likely to...

This is fact-based matter for which we can't give an unequivocal answer here on line, sorry, That said, if your facts are accurate, the LL can't...

If you use a warranty deed, and it turns out there is a lien on it, the odds are good YOU will get stuck paying of the lien. If you use a "quit...

One cannot be evicted based on race; but if she has failed to pay rent, or has breached her lease in some other way (e.g., because she let you stay...

Yes, if she can't be persuaded to leave voluntarily, you will have to evict her. Do NOT make any attempt to remover her yourself. Retain a good...

The answer is to get more active in the community (or move). Get more involved with the HOA and its Board. Attend all meetings; review all budget...

This depends on the terms of your deposit agreement. Typically, such deposits are not refundable. Hope this helps. gsg

This depends on the wording of the Lease (i.e., is the spouse a named PARTY on the Lease?) but generally, one who signs a lease contract is BOUND...

I agree; E mail is NOT compliance; and if a landlord fails to comply with Section 83.49(3) then the landlord forfeits the deposit - BUT can still...