If an electric outlet no longer works because water got into it is the landlord supposed to pay for it?

The answer depends on the wording of you lease and whether water getting into the electric outlet was caused by the negligence or deliberate act of...

HUD began our case based on landlord's biased enforcing of their bylaws. What are our legal options? Can a lawyer represent us?

Proving discrimination can be difficult. You have to show first that you are in a protected class of people (based on race, religion, national...

In sarasota fl. i have received an eviction notice i have no lease i need to know how long i have to move. i do not want to stay

You say that you and your landlord disagree about how much you owe. You do not say whether the disagreement is about upaid rent, the refund of the...

Can lender sue for breach of contract on 2nd mortgage if they are also the first mortgage?

The law of the state where you executed the mortgage and note (Georgia) will govern your case, rather than Florida law. For an answer applying...

Can a person kick another person out of their house after a verbal agreement was made pertaining to the length of stay.

The vague promise by the mother is unenforceable. A lease for more that a year must be in writing to be enforced. Unless your mother-in-law has...

Can an association pursue lien or deficiency judgement against other properties owned by the Condo Owner?

A deficiency judgment is like any other money judgment. When a certified copy of the judgment is recorded in the public records of a county, it...

This is a situation where you would probably need an attorney to contest HUD, but to hire an attorney would be more expensive that the rent that...

We are going to file an action to recover title to a house, where should we file suit?

If the case involves title to land in Manatee Countee, it should be filed in the circuit court for Manatee County. There are many experienced real...

Can we demand a jury trial in this case?

Rather than seeking advice on line, you should hire an experienced real estate litigator in your area and trust his or her judgment. The questions...

Can my lawyer quit representing me and keep the insurance settlement money without paying any of my bills?

Call the lawyer's office and ask her to send you an accounting of the monies to be disbursed. Look at the accounting - if it is correct, call and...