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My fiance' moved into my house 2 years ago. I own the house,I pay all bills. she never paid rent. Now the relationship is doomed

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

In general, most jurisdictions would require you to serve her with a Termination of Lease. Check your state law to see how many days' notice you...

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Can a landlord who resides in Canada request postdated rental payment checks from a Florida resident?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

You might visit the county property appraiser's website (or brick and mortar location) and check the address of the property against the property...

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Appliances stolen in eviction

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

When you file an eviction matter, most jurisdictions in Florida charge just $10.00 more for Count Two--Money Damages to be added. If you file just...

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Lease - legal recourse and possibly cancel check?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

I do not advise you to cancel the check! Call a local lawyer and seek advice today. You may be able to deliver a notice that you are...

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When it's family involved in a no lease situation are the laws the same?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

Yes, the laws are the same for family members. A family-member Tenant is entitled to any notice that a Tenant is entitled to under state law.

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Can a Landlord evict a babysitter and 9 year old child without the tenant being present?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

Yes, the local law enforcement can execute a Writ to turn possession over to the property owner after Judgment for Possession is handed down by a...

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I just received 72 hr eviction notice on my door. do they have to give it to me? i paid my landlord some money less month ago.

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

It sounds as if you received a "Pay or Quit Notice"...is this right? If so, it is a notice that the Landlord must give prior to filing an eviction...

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Tenant signed a lease for 6 mos. We asked for 1st & a security deposit & a stipulation that he give 4 wks. notice prior to

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

In Florida, a Landlord can make a claim on the Security Deposit for unpaid charges. The Landlord cannot "take" the entire SD or any portion of the...

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Occupants VS. Lease Holder

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

Your first call should probably be to local law enforcement. Have officers come out to the property and see if you can have them removed from the...

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Hi I feel horrible we just broke a lease it was a month to month and we paid 300 of a 900$ deposit. The land lord is saying can

Carol's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

The Landlord cannot freeze your accounts. The Landlord would first have to file a lawsuit. You will have a chance to file an "Answer" with the...

Carol Lynne Zimmerly's Answers (4796)

My fiance' moved into my house 2 years ago. I own the house,I pay all bills. she never paid rent. Now the relationship is doomed

Can a landlord who resides in Canada request postdated rental payment checks from a Florida resident?

Appliances stolen in eviction

Lease - legal recourse and possibly cancel check?

When it's family involved in a no lease situation are the laws the same?

Can a Landlord evict a babysitter and 9 year old child without the tenant being present?

I just received 72 hr eviction notice on my door. do they have to give it to me? i paid my landlord some money less month ago.

Tenant signed a lease for 6 mos. We asked for 1st & a security deposit & a stipulation that he give 4 wks. notice prior to

Occupants VS. Lease Holder

Hi I feel horrible we just broke a lease it was a month to month and we paid 300 of a 900$ deposit. The land lord is saying can