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I live in apartment complex in Jacksonville Beach,fl there is a lot of structural damage done as well as inside the apt.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 03, 2013

I am sure you have options. You should have a real estate attorney review your problem and lease agreement. Once this is done, he/she can explain...

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Can we sue our landlord if we had an agreement about them taking money off our rent"

Scott's answer | Answered on November 03, 2013

Yes, you can sue; however, it will be your obligation to prove the terms of the agreement between you and your landlord. Often, these side...

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Can I take my landlord to court for for my property damage?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 02, 2013

You should have an experienced real estate attorney in your area review your lease and consult you in connection with this matter. Without...

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In Florida can past due rent be collected on a rental unit that has been declared illegal?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 02, 2013

The short answer is yes. But, like many things legally related, it depends on the facts of the matter and the underlying documentation.

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Mold at resident no renters insurance at the time. Been telling landlord about smell but don't know if it's too late to fix

Scott's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

I agree with Mr. Glickstein. This is a complicated matter. You should have an experienced real estate attorney review all of the facts, the...

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Does anybody knows if there is in florida minimum days ( 15, 30, 60) for the landlord to let you know of increasing the rent??

Scott's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

Florida law does not require the landlord to give you any particular notice that he/she will increase rent if the lease is renewed/extended. If...

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We are being evicted without being heard by a judge and without resolution do we have any rights at all?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

I agree with Mr. Fucillo. It sounds like you failed to comply with Section 83.56 of the Florida Statutes before you began withholding rent for your...

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I moved into a house signing a 2 year lease. After a few months I was given foreclosure papers. How can I terminate the lease?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

You should have an experienced real estate attorney review your lease and counsel you on this matter. In addition, there may be other avenues...

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Can I have an eviction overturned

Scott's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

I agree with Mr. Davis. Furthermore, your code violation defense may have been waived if you failed to raise it and/or preserve your rights in the...

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We just lost our foreclosure defense yesterday and the court in Orlando Florida awarded the bank a 390,000 judgement. My

Scott's answer | Answered on October 30, 2013

Your principal residence is different from the home that was foreclosed, right?

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