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Q: Is it legal for my employer to deduct breaks and keep tips in Florida?
I work in Florida and recently discovered that my employer automatically deducts 30-minute breaks from my paycheck, regardless of whether I take them. Additionally, they have been keeping tips that were specifically given to me by customers. I'm concerned about the legality of these practices.... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
You are working in Florida and your employer is automatically deducting thirty-minute breaks from your pay regardless of whether you actually took them, and is also retaining tips that customers designated for you. Florida Statute § 448.110 establishes the Florida Minimum Wage Act, and when an... View More
Q: Can landlord evict with 4-day notice if property is sold and lease in place?
I have a lease agreement, documented as a signed paper note, that runs from May 2026 to May 2027. My landlord has just sold the house in Broward, Florida, and is trying to evict me with only four days' notice. He has already shut off the hot water and disconnected the laundry facilities. Is... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
You have a signed lease agreement running from May 2026 to May 2027 in Broward County, Florida, and the new owner who purchased the property is attempting to remove you with four days' notice while also shutting off utilities such as hot water and disconnecting laundry access. Under Florida... View More
Q: Oversized AC installed negligently in FL, likely ignoring industry standards. Payment withheld. Legal options/plan?
A contractor matched a competitor's quote and negligently installed an oversized system (3.5-ton air handler, 2.5-ton heat pump), blindly following an upsell proposal while ignoring obvious red flags. Although it passed county inspection, it mismatches the ductwork and causes high humidity... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
You hired a licensed contractor in Florida who installed an oversized HVAC system (a 3.5-ton air handler paired with a 2.5-ton heat pump) without performing a Manual J load calculation, which is the industry-mandated method for sizing residential HVAC systems. Under Florida Statute § 489.129, the... View More
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Q: How can I recover $77,000 from a breached financial agreement in Florida?
I need guidance on a financial agreement I entered into with a family friend in Florida. In 2023, we signed a notarized agreement where I provided him $50,000 to invest in his business, with the understanding that he would provide approximately $1,800 in monthly returns and return the $50,000 upon... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
You entered into a financial agreement in Florida under which the other party received $77,000 but has since failed to perform their obligations, and the agreement was documented — at minimum — through the written terms you referenced. Under Florida Statute § 95.11(2)(b), a written contract... View More
Q: Can I negotiate a 39:4-88a traffic ticket in NJ to avoid points?
I recently received a traffic ticket in New Jersey for driving in the marked lane, specifically not being in the nearest right lane, as per offense code 39:4-88a. I am concerned about receiving points on my license. Can I talk to the prosecutor about lowering the offense to avoid receiving points?... View More
Mark Cheser
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
More information is needed. Yes you can. You do not mention the town but almost all would allow a 0 point downgrade. The problem is what is often offered is 4-97.2, "unsafe driving". That is $439 first offense ($156 plus $250 surcharge and $33 court costs) . You can try to negotiate a... View More
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