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Do I need a real estate or contract attorney for a residential home purchase?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

Yes, real estate attorneys are accustomed to providing the services you seek.

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Is it okay for a landlord/owner to just unlock and try and enter a room without permission?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Pursuant to Section 83.53 of the Florida Statutes, (2), a "landlord may enter the dwelling unit at any time for the protection or preservation of...

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Is my landlord required to provide internet where I am temporarily living due to mold remediation? I work from home.

Scott's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Does your lease require the landlord to provide internet? If so, he is obligated to provide it. You are likely still on the hook for rent. However,...

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Can I void a lease before move in?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Maybe. An attorney would need to review the lease in its entirety before pointing you in the right direction.

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My brother and I are selling the home we inherited and cannot agree. He is filing a suit of partition on me. Need advice!

Scott's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

I agree with Mr. Rost. Partition actions are authorized by Chapter 64 of the Florid Statutes. It is not fun reading; however, you may find it...

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I am in Florida. I left money in a safety deposit box in the state of Connecticut. Can I legally have someone retrieve it?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

You should be able to. Contact the institution that maintains the safe deposit box, explain the situation, and ask it for your options. If this...

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Do I need a real estate license to manage short term rentals that I do not own?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

Yes, you will need a Florida Real Estate License. The civil and criminal penalties for unlawfully engaging in unlicensed activity are steep.

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Under Florida law what entity is responsible for inspecting new construction in the water management district?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

I believe both have jurisdiction to ensure compliance.

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Code enforcement actually thinks the rope makes a pool safer?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

I am not familiar with a rope requirement in Pinellas County. Ask Code Enforcement for the code section. If you are not satisfied, seek a...

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What do charges for LPHI and Restructuring in Mortgages mean?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

I am not familiar with such charges. You have cause to be leery of such charges. Demand an explanation and have a local real estate attorney...

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