What are the customary fees and expenses that are involved in a real estate property purchase with cash, no mortgage. no loan.

Some fees are fixed, others vary depending on your local area, and most are negotiable. You should contact an experienced real estate attorney in...

When you state that your brother "did" the deed, do you mean he had it prepared or that he executed it on behalf of your mother? Do you know if...

What is the penalty for a landlord not complying with FS 715.104? And, is there a time limit for the landlord to comply?

715.104 does not impose a specific deadline for the landlord to provide the prior tenant with notice. However, proper notice must be provided...

Landlord kept part of my security deposit, gave no notice of intent and sent check for the rest.

It sounds like the landlord did not perfect his/her claim to retain a portion of the security deposit. You could sue the landlord for your funds;...

Bait and switch: I bought a car 10 days ago, with an APR of 1.9% for 60 months. I was told that they would call the next day

You should hire an experienced local attorney to represent you as soon as possible. Your attorney needs to review all of the documentation related...

Can I determine if my liveaboard yacht has a federal lien on it before it gets arrested (it's not Coast Guard documented)?

You certainly have cause for concern. This is a complicated matter. You should hire an experience local attorney to look into this matter and...

My friend has squatters in her house in another county. Do they have rights or may they be thrown out immediately?

Your friend should report the squatters to local law enforcement in the area of the home. If law enforcement states the problem is a civil matter...

Settlement Statement said 50g to be applied to principle but bank applied 4400 to interest. Is this right?

I understand your concern. However, to correctly answer your question, an attorney would need to review all agreements, correspondence, and other...

I recently moved out of an rental house but left behind some kitchen pots/pans and a vintage musket (gun)

I agree with Mr. Alexander. Before the landlord can lawfully keep or dispose of a prior tenant's personal property, he/she must comply with the...

Unless stated otherwise in your lease agreement, Florida residential landlords are required to keep leased property reasonably free of rats, mice,...