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Q: Can I apply for a lost vehicle title in Florida after giving away the car and changing my mind?
In Florida, I gave away my vehicle and signed the title over to the new owner but changed my mind afterward. The vehicle registration was not transferred, and the prior owner is upset with the buyer. Can I apply for a lost vehicle title in this situation?
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
Under Florida law, once you sign a vehicle title over to another person, legal ownership of the vehicle transfers at the moment of that endorsement and delivery, pursuant to Florida Statute Section 319.22. The fact that the vehicle registration was not yet transferred to the new owner does not undo... View More 
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Q: How to pursue a refund for unsafe rental conditions in Florida?
I recently stayed at the Sol Mate Beach Cottage in Florida and encountered severe issues, such as an ant infestation and a water leak from the ceiling, both of which seem to be pre-existing maintenance problems. Due to these unsafe conditions, we had to vacate the property. I've contacted the... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
What you experienced at the Sol Mate Beach Cottage — a severe ant infestation and a ceiling water leak that forced you to vacate — goes to the heart of Florida's implied warranty of habitability as it applies to short-term rentals, and may also implicate the Florida Deceptive and Unfair... View More
Q: What are my legal options after buying a defective "as is" car in Florida?
I recently purchased a car "as is" in Florida, and during the purchase, I specifically asked if there were any problems, which the seller denied. However, the car key only works from the inside, which I discovered during a storm with my kids, and it seems the seller also cleared trouble... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
Florida's "as is" statute under Section 672.316 of the Florida Statutes does allow sellers to disclaim implied warranties, but that disclaimer does not protect a seller who engages in active fraud or misrepresentation. In your situation, you specifically asked the seller whether... View More
Q: What are my rights on property and financial matters in NY? The home is solely in my name.
In New York, my home is solely in my name, purchased outright with $34k from my grandparents in 2015. My husband and I married in 2013. We live on the same road where my family has deep roots. There is a promissory note, signed by both of us, to repay my grandfather for the money used to purchase... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
I am a New York attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
You are in a stronger position than you may realize. In New York, property division in divorce follows equitable distribution under Domestic Relations Law 236(B). A home purchased with money gifted from your grandparents and... View More
Q: What are my rights on property and financial matters in NY? The home is solely in my name.
In New York, my home is solely in my name, purchased outright with $34k from my grandparents in 2015. My husband and I married in 2013. We live on the same road where my family has deep roots. There is a promissory note, signed by both of us, to repay my grandfather for the money used to purchase... View More
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Howard E. Knispel
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
There is a rebuttable presumption that property bought during the marraige is a marital asset subject to equitable distribution. An argument can be made that the money from your parents removes that from a marital asset but the agreement that both of you pay your parents back counters that. You... View More
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