Question about inheriting a home with a mortgage in Florida. My mom owned a home in Lehigh Acres that was in short sale.

You can sometimes negotiate a waiver of the deficiency with the bank using a loss mitigation option (i.e. short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure,...

Many times you can get the bank to reduce some of the interest and/or attorney fees. Frankly, you have a better shot of getting this done when...

Interested in a tax deed sale with a quit claim from the HOA. Heard this is very risky. Can I do a title search and buy?

Purchasing at a tax deed does not give you marketable title until you either obtain a quiet title judgment or wait a period of 7 years. You should...

What steps are needed to get our security deposit back ? Do we have a case ?

If the landlord has not complied with the 30 day notice, then you are entitled to a return of the security deposit. Please note that this will not...

House in foreclosure process and tenant does not want to leave the property and does not want to pay the rent

The tenant cannot refuse to pay you rent and get away with it. You have the right to evict the tenant for non-payment. There are strict statutory...

A debt collector ( not the bank) is collecting money from us due to a foreclosed property in Lakeland Florida.

They will likely bring any action in Florida, as that is where the property was located that gives rise to the action. There are a number of these...

We hired a contractor to update our condo 16 weeks ago. we gave him a check for $4,000.

Depending on the set of circumstances, you may be entitled to make a claim for triple damages. Have you retained an attorney yet? If not, you...

Can my lease application be denied due to a 2nd degree misdemeanor petit theft charge?

There are actually a number of considerations to take into account here before giving a blanket answer. You should speak with a real estate...

There is no self help remedy in Florida so she cannot lock you out. You need to speak with your landlord about getting removed from the Lease...

LLC vs Property Insurance

Carrying insurance on each property is a smart idea. You can also carry an umbrella policy to further protect yourself. I agree with the answer...