Questions answered by Edward J. Fucillo

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Rental Property/leases

Edward's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

A 3-day notice is a legal prerequisite for a landlord to file a suit for eviction. If an eviction suit is filed, in Pinellas County it will take...

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Are mechanics required by law or under their business license contract, to attain and maintain liability insurance? In florida.

Edward's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

I agree with Mr. Miller that the mechanic is not required to have liability insurance. If you do report it to the police they may not consider it...

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I own a mobile home on a rented lot i have not signed a lease and have not payed rent because of this can i be evicted

Edward's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

Yes. You must pay the lot rent or risk being evicted. The fact that you own the mobile home does not preclude you from being evicted from the...

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I am a non-residential tenant. The landlord and I had an agreement that I would clean/fix up the office and I would pay $500.00

Edward's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

The answer is possibly. An oral lease "might" be enforceable, but at best it is difficult. I recommend you consult with an attorney to review all...

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I am under a contract for a boat purchase with a deposit of 15k made can the dealer sell to someone else?

Edward's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

I agree with my colleague and add that whether the dealer "can" and "should" sell the boat to another party are two different issues. If the...

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Verbal contract for wages and room/board.

Edward's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

I recommend you consult with an attorney who practices in employment law as it does appear the wages are not being paid properly. I have re-tagged...

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After signing lease on a building to use as a hair salon,contractor informs us that the building needs firewall.who pays ???

Edward's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Your lease agreement controls, however, in most commercial leases and most likely yours too, tenants are responsible for all modifications,...

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Can I be evicted in seven days

Edward's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Florida does not allow landlords to engage in self-help to evict tenants. When evictions are done legally through the courts, most take...

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Eviction summons/residential. on 2nd page #4 it states if you file a motion to have the court determine the amount of rent to

Edward's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

The judge will not know the facts of your case, so I highly doubt a he or she will agree to you potentially waiving a statutory duty. If you...

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Is court clrk wrong in telling me I can file motions to the court without paying rehistrey for non payment of rent. there is

Edward's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

I'm not sure what the clerk told you, or of what has been alleged against you, but, under F.S. 83.60, if you raise any defense, other than payment,...

Edward J. Fucillo's Answers (3801)

Rental Property/leases

Are mechanics required by law or under their business license contract, to attain and maintain liability insurance? In florida.

I own a mobile home on a rented lot i have not signed a lease and have not payed rent because of this can i be evicted

I am a non-residential tenant. The landlord and I had an agreement that I would clean/fix up the office and I would pay $500.00

I am under a contract for a boat purchase with a deposit of 15k made can the dealer sell to someone else?

Verbal contract for wages and room/board.

After signing lease on a building to use as a hair salon,contractor informs us that the building needs firewall.who pays ???

Can I be evicted in seven days

Eviction summons/residential. on 2nd page #4 it states if you file a motion to have the court determine the amount of rent to

Is court clrk wrong in telling me I can file motions to the court without paying rehistrey for non payment of rent. there is