I purchased a property at an HOA foreclosure am I responsible for assessments due prior to the sale but after the judgement?

See Fla. Stat. 720.3085(2) which provides that a parcel owner is jointly liable with the previous owner: (2)(a) A parcel owner, regardless of how...

How many notices do you get before the sheriff serves you a 24 hour eviction in Florida?

Does your daughter own the mobile home. From reading your description of the events I believe there will be a copy of the 5 day summons that was...

Can landlord withhold $600+ from $1000 security deposit for maintenance items that are identified in the lease as his ?

Did the landlord send their letter claiming the security deposit within thirty days after you moved out? Did you deliver a written objection to...

What can I do if a pre-lease has been signed and now the tenant won't move out?

You do not have the right to remove the current tenant. Whether you have a claim for money damages against the apartment complex depends on the...

My rent for the month of May 2014 was stolen from my complex office after i dropped it through the after hours mailbox.

What does your lease say about the after hours drop box? If the lease does not address it, you may be able to argue that the rent was delivered to...

I rent a single family dwelling in FL , with a lease. We recently found out that the home was sold 2 months ago.

You need to determine who the owner is and whether you still have the right to enforce your lease. That is best accomplished by seeking an...

We live in Delray Beach, FL and have a 15 month lease that we signed in May 2013, we are not renewing the lease because of costs

A fifteen month lease is greater than one year and the lease must be signed by the landlord in the presence of two witnesses. A lease for more...

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Can I withhold rent for landlord not notifying of major construction and code violations that had to be completed while I'm here

You should consult an attorney as soon as possible. I think you may be referring to a condo community in Metrowest where the units are...

What do I do if the landlord does not properly serve the 3-day notice in Fla?

The landlord-tenant law changed on July 1, 2013 and it is much more difficult to fight an eviction based on a defective three day notice. In your...

If my COA condo association forecloses on my unit, can they still seek a deficiency judgement against me for unpaid dues?

Consult an attorney regarding your circumstances. If the property is upside down, have you considered a short sale? If you are not interested in...