I am planning on filing a lawsuit against our landlord because they failed to mail us our deposit. What are the expectations?
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Answered on May 20, 2021
If you do not plan to hire an attorney, I would plan for approximately $300-$400 for filing fees and service of process. Those numbers are based on...
A pool company dug a pool in neighbors yard used my driveway and destroyed it can I get them to fix it?
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Answered on May 20, 2021
Yes - you may have a claim against the pool company, the neighbor, or both. I would suggest you get an estimate on what it would cost to repair the...
Can father in law kick me out of my wife and I’s marital home if it’s in his name, we paid the down payment and mortgage in FL.
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Answered on May 20, 2021
Since you do not own the property and I am assuming you do not have a written lease, yes, he can kick you out. This does not mean that you will...
What can I claim in a Florida partition action ?
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Answered on May 20, 2021
You can force the sale of the property. By default, the proceeds will be split based upon ownership after all liens are satisfied (i.e. the...
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One, is the pay or quit notice valid regardless of sale? 2) who does back rent get paid to? 3) is lease valid if I get current?
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Answered on December 30, 2015
Your safest bet is to pay your rent in full. The lease does not terminate because your original landlord sold the property. I would guess that...
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Enhanced Life Estate Termination
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Answered on December 28, 2015
I agree with my colleague that the answer is not clear. An enhanced life estate deed specifically permits the holder of the life estate to gift,...
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As a renter what are my rights if I have exposed my family to mold with no action from the landlord/association
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Answered on December 15, 2015
You have two options. First, you can pay out of pocket to have have the substance tested and, if it is mold, have it remediated. The amount you...
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Can I take someone to court if they moved out on you 2 days before the rent is due but you had no lease agreement?
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Answered on December 15, 2015
Yes, even without a written lease agreement, you are still entitled to be paid rent for the the time they occupied the property. Although, as my...
Can I sue contractor and/or mortgage loan company for shoddy/incomplete work?
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Answered on December 07, 2015
Without reviewing your contract or loan documents, it sounds like you have a claim against the contractor and maybe against the lender. I am...
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I have a problem I'm a renter and my apartment got flooded and my landlords are refusing to fix it just a quick question
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Answered on December 07, 2015
There is a statutory provision in Florida that allows a tenant such as yourself to withhold rent in a situation where a landlord refuses to make...
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