Me and my friend entered into an agreement under which my friend would paint my house in exchange for $3000, payable upon

Generally, you can cancel an oral agreement before the other party begins to perform under the agreement. If your friend purchased paint and other...

An A/C company and the initial contract called for 1/2 down with 4 post marked checks. Contract was followed as is.

The construction lien on your property will expire one year after it was recorded. If you would like to have it removed prior to that time, you...

My county has a drainage easement over my property.Over the last several years, the water has expanded this easement.What are my

The rights of the holder of an easement are set out in the document creating the easement if the holder of the easement exceeds those rights, the...

Tenant has lived in duplex for over a year and now has bedbugs. Is landlord responsible?

Unless the lease provides otherwise, section 83.51(2)(a)1 of the Florida Statutes provides taht the landlord is responsible for the extermination...

Florida will not allow multiple corporations or LLCs to be registered with the same name. If you attempt to file articles of incorporation that...

Security Deposit Refund Issues

Your lease is with the landlord. You have no direct relationship. It is the landlord who has the duty to refund your deposit. You only need to...

Breach of Fiduciary Duties by a Condominium Board Director

While the problems you write about are common, it is unlikely that you will be able to find an attorney who will take this type of case on a...

Can a lien or judgment be put on my property even though I removed my son from the deed after he was ordered to pay child suppor

A lien attached to real estate when it is "perfected." This means when the lien holder has done met all of the technical requirements for a lien. ...

How can I find out if there are unpaid assessments on the lot I want to buy?

Unpaid assessments are only one of the potential title problems with real estate. This is the reason that it is customary for a title insurance...

What length of time can a guest stay in my home in Marion County, FL and not be considered a tenant?

Your friend's status is not determined by the length of time he stays in your home but by the nature of the relationship. Since he will not leave...