You may also want to report your situation to Orange County and City of Orlando housing authorities. If you are unsure of your rights, you should...

My mortgage was with wamu and I would like to know if chase has to file an assignment on their behalf to foreclose

Any plaintiff bringing a foreclosure action must show the court that it owns the mortgage and has the right to foreclose. You can check the public...

To hold a tenant's deposit, you must have authority to do so. This authority can be given either in a written lease or by law. In your case, you...

When must landlord institute eviction proceedings?

There are not enough specific facts in your posting to answer your question. You should consult an experienced real estate lawyer in your area to...

Small subcontractor didn't get paid from GC. Have signed contract but did not send a note to owner before hand. What can I do?

The Florida Construction Lien Law requires a subcontractor to send a Notice to Owner within 45 days of starting work on a project. The failure to...

My job is relocating me, I signed a lease and haven't moved in yet never got keys no HOA approval yet can I break the lease ?

Frequently, when companies transfer an employee or an out-of-the-area company offers someone a job, the company will pay moving costs. The cost of...

What rights do I/they have? I own the condo (free & clear), the assoc. wants me out over 'pet rule'.

The answer to your questions depends on the wording of the condominium documents and the circumstances surrounding your case. Did you know that...

If a marriage is invalidated due to fraud, would a QD to the "wife" for the family farm be invalidated also?

When you say that the marriage was "invalidated" do you meant that it was dissolved? Or was it anulled by the court? Why was the family farm...

I have a life estate in 10 acres with a small cottage may I make a loan against it?

As the owner of a life estate, you have a vested interest in the real property. Legally, at least in theory, you can rent, sell, or mortgage your...

In the state of Florida, Orange county to be exact. Is it against the law as Landlord of a property to turn the electricity off

As a Florida landlord, you cannot use "self-help" to solve tenant problems. You must comply with the Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act. ...