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answered on Jan 21, 2021
Fraud would not be the appropriate cause of action based on these facts. However, there may be other causes of action including trespass. Please contact me to discuss further.
answered on Jan 21, 2021
I do not understand this question. However, the parties in a lease must abide by the lease terms and there are few exceptions to that rule. Please contact me to discuss further.
Hello, I was trying to seek legal aid in Jacksonville, but having moved recently to Tampa I’ve been told by JALA (Jax area legal aid) that I needed a referral from my county... but my security deposit is being withheld. On the itemized list there are some legitimate items and others that are... View More 
answered on Jan 21, 2021
It seems that landlords always try to pull some shenanigans with the security deposit at the end of a tenancy. In Florida, the applicable statute is 83.49. An important thing to note is that pursuant to the statute the certified notice of intention must be sent to you within 30 days. The statute... View More
Blatant disregard For my safety, accusing me of lying about an emergency, take me to the hospital that I verbally told not to take me there, and he also told the hospital staff that I was faking, yelled at me when he got to my house, enforce me to walk 30 or more feet to him while in agonizing... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2021
This is a very interesting question. It is important to note that anyone can file a lawsuit in Florida for almost any reason. However, the critical question you may want answered is will you prevail on a negligence claim against the EMT. It appears that the answer will depend in part on whether you... View More
The criteria for winning is to purchase widgets. And the top 10 purchasers of the widget will win a specified prize.
answered on May 31, 2018
It is likely a lawful promo. More facts would be needed in order to provide a clear determination. A rule of thumb is to avoid the appearance of discriminatory or prejudicial practices in a promotion.
John Jay Connelly v. State of Fla.
Dan Ferehety esq.
answered on May 30, 2018
You would have to check the court docket in order to determine whether a satisfaction of judgment or an order of dismissal following a stipulation of settlement has been entered. Please contact me if you would like to further discuss.
My friend allowed my son and I to move in. He didn't add me to the lease. I helped pay the security deposit, I pay rent and utilities. Due to him liking me , he tries to solicit things from me. Now I've refused him , he wants to break the lease. He's only given me 10 days to move and... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
Under the circumstances presented, your roomate is a cotenant. It does not appear that he has the right to evict you. Rather, the landlord wold have to initiate the eviction process. Much of the outcome in this matter depends on the landlord's position on the issue. Regardless, I'd... View More
It is a month to month lease
answered on May 30, 2018
It depends on the month to month rent that was agreed to between the parties. If you agreed to an $800 month to month rental agreement and the landlord accepted $800 payments through the month of May, then the landlord would not be entitled to ask for an additional $100 for each past month which... View More
What should we do? We live in Florida. After the hurricane we needed a new roof. We hired a roofing contractor to replace it. They started the work and the trucks that brought the roofing supplies to my home weight in at 8 tons and broke our driveway in several places. The trucks were not from... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
It appears you may have several causes of action against both parties. In addition, if you have insurance, it may be prudent to reach out to the carrier and review your policy for the type of coverage you may have under the circumstances. Please contact me if you would like to discuss further.
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