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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Florida on
Q: Would a FL townhome that is rented out through Airbnb be characterized as a "public lodging establishment" per 509.242?
Adam Ira Skolnik
Adam Ira Skolnik
answered on Jul 19, 2023

Yes, pursuant to s. 509.242(1)(c) - Vacation rental.—A vacation rental is any unit or group of units in a condominium or cooperative or any individually or collectively owned single-family, two-family, three-family, or four-family house or dwelling unit that is also a transient public lodging... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: I purchased house from county auction. It was foreclosed house. Three months later second mortgage showed up.

Second mortgage is after estate of deceased owner against his heirs (former owners of house). I talked to attorney of case, he told me he can’t discuss details with me since I am not in case. He told me they going after former owners of the house including bank who took money I paid for house.... View More

Adam Ira Skolnik
Adam Ira Skolnik
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Agree with Jane Kim's response. To further secure your title, I would suggest doing a quiet title action and naming everyone who was in the prior auction suit.

You need to consult with an attorney who understands and does quiet title work.

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3 Answers | Asked in Business Formation for Florida on
Q: I’m part of a Business where I have a lower percentage than everyone else. Do I invest equally? Or based on my percentag

We have been investing based on percentage.

Adam Ira Skolnik
Adam Ira Skolnik
answered on Oct 26, 2021

It all depends on the operating documents for the business. Generally, it is based on percentage.

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4 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Business Law, Intellectual Property and Trademark for Florida on
Q: Do I need a licensing/trademark specialized lawyer?

I'd like to open a DC comics-themed restaurant, do I need to buy a license from them, even though most of the characters are not listed for Hotels and Restaurants?

Adam Ira Skolnik
Adam Ira Skolnik
answered on Jul 17, 2021

Yes, as well as corporate and possibly tax. The characters, likeness and their use are currently owned by DC Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Warner Brothers etc..

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4 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: I got divorced in 2019 & have been awarded our house. How do I get ex-husband name off deed & mortgage? Tried having

Tried getting him to sign the quick claim deed form however he refused to do so. Help please!!

Adam Ira Skolnik
Adam Ira Skolnik
answered on Jul 1, 2021

You either need to return to Court and compel him to sign the Deed. You also will need to refinance the mortgage to take him off of it.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Foreclosure for Florida on
Q: In 2009 for I bought a house $165,000 with $60,000 as a down payment. 2017 I got a loan modification now I owe $154,000
Adam Ira Skolnik
Adam Ira Skolnik
answered on Jun 29, 2021

I cannot ascertain what you are asking about? Please provide further information.

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