Questions answered by W Chase Carpenter

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My COA forced me into foreclosure by not allowing me to rent my Unit. Do I have any recourse?

W's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

As much as I’d like to have a different answer, I really think you’d have a difficult time imputing liability to the COA for the foreclosure. I...

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How can a homeowner recover their stolen money back from corrupt builder?

W's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

I agree with Mr. Tischhauser’s assessment and advice. It is unlikely that the company will just finally decide to pay you back the money or return...

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In a FL circuit civil matter, when is the earliest pro se plaintiff can request production of documents from defendants?

W's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. I only write to be cautious regarding the actual drafting of your requests. If you are unfamiliar with the discovery...

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Can the company that I rent the home from be liable for my personal damage due to water leak?

W's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

It’s possible. As Mr. Hachey pointed out, the terms of your lease will govern. I would be pretty surprised if the lease omitted this type of...

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Can the lease between a renter and management company be cancelled if the owner cancels his agreement with the management comp?

W's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I’m confused as to why the renters have an agreement with the management company. Generally, the lease has the management company listed as the...

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Motion for Judges Default by substitute counsel? BOA changed council,but Nationstar is the new loan servicer as of 2 months ago.

W's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Well, we have a little confusion to clean up here. I am sorry to hear the run-around you’ve been dealing with; unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. ...

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A 30 year gay relationship. She has been a stay at home partner for the last 10 years. Now being evicted needs advice ASAP.

W's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

Certainly a tough situation. Although I would need much more information to offer any kind of legal game plan, options likely exist. As Florida...

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What is best way to deliver breach of contract notice (for work not completed) in Florida? Will certified mail hold up in court?

W's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

Well… by notice, do you mean a demand letter? As in, a warning shot informing them that they breached the contract by not doing x,y,z and...

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My family and i just moved into single family house last month and signed a 1 yr lease.

W's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

For clarity, there is a difference between being in foreclosure and being foreclosed upon. If the landlord has an active foreclosure case pending...

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I live in an HOA in Brandon, Florida. I need the state regulatory number to report their negligence on common area.

W's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

I agree with Mr. Cooper. Additionally, I’d be interested in a review of the HOA documents, namely the Declarations. Assuming that the HOA has the...

W Chase Carpenter's Answers (144)

My COA forced me into foreclosure by not allowing me to rent my Unit. Do I have any recourse?

How can a homeowner recover their stolen money back from corrupt builder?

In a FL circuit civil matter, when is the earliest pro se plaintiff can request production of documents from defendants?

Can the company that I rent the home from be liable for my personal damage due to water leak?

Can the lease between a renter and management company be cancelled if the owner cancels his agreement with the management comp?

Motion for Judges Default by substitute counsel? BOA changed council,but Nationstar is the new loan servicer as of 2 months ago.

A 30 year gay relationship. She has been a stay at home partner for the last 10 years. Now being evicted needs advice ASAP.

What is best way to deliver breach of contract notice (for work not completed) in Florida? Will certified mail hold up in court?

My family and i just moved into single family house last month and signed a 1 yr lease.

I live in an HOA in Brandon, Florida. I need the state regulatory number to report their negligence on common area.