answered on Jan 8, 2024
Is there a question? Generally, unless there is language stating the landlord is responsible for watering the grass, the tenant is responsible for this.
I am trying to sell a mh I own. It is located in a mh park. According to the lot contract, it says it can not be moved. This is preventing the sale. People want to move the mh onto their property. Is this legal in FL?
answered on Dec 15, 2023
Sorry but this is something we cannot answer in an online forum without reading the contract you signed. You can sign away valuable rights by entering into a contract unless a state law specifically prohibits such a clause in a contract. There is currently not one.
I live in Florida
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Generally, the homeowner can cut any branches or roots that cross the property line as long as it will not compromise the tree. Who is responsible depends on wording in your HOA documents, which we cannot review in this online forum.
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You will need to repost your question because it does not make sense (sorry). Selective enforcement is a defense if you are being sued for violating the deed restrictions. I'm not sure what $17,000 has to do with that? It appears you have paid the HOA $17,000 and expect to get it back... View More 
Past week of the contact we are told that the budget proposal will take place on our closing date and the hoa fee will be 570. Our broker is telling us that legally we are not able to exit the contact. What do we do
answered on Nov 22, 2023
Your dad will need to consult with a real estate lawyer to review the contract. The broker cannot give legal advice and the broker's interest is in making the commission, not getting your dad out of a sale. No one should buy, sell or lease real estate without a lawyer to review the documents... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
You and your neighbors need to organize an election and elect new board members.
Our condo docs state that the developer who retained the building, land and amenities, is responsible for 90% of repairs to property that isn't common. He wants us to pay 100% for the seawall damaged in the hurricane which is clearly his and blackmailing us by taking away amenity use which we... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2023
This is a question that goes beyond the scope of this forum and requires a lawyer to review your condo documents to provide advice. You will need to consult with a community association lawyer.
I need your help please, HOA want to charge me a lot of money for something I didn't do. they missed the Mediation that was set by the court and now they set another mediation that is not set by the court and I am not sure if I should join or not?
answered on Oct 11, 2023
There's not enough facts to provide you with general help and this really goes beyond the scope of this website. You need to hire your own lawyer who is experienced in community association law or you will be out gunned in this fight.
answered on Oct 10, 2023
No you don't have to wait but if you are not familiar with interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions and the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, you might be better off hiring a lawyer. Generally, when a post is made in the real estate section there is a lot at stake.
payments, and the owners had to prove they owed the money. This event occurred in 2010 which the HOA claimed the first missed payment happened in 2010, and it is now 13 years later, but the HOA never filed for foreclosure or placed a lien on the unit.
Is there a statute of limitation... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2023
The statute of limitations on past due assessments is five years unless the HOA has been filing and maintaining liens for the debt or a bankruptcy abated the time during the pendency of the bankruptcy.
We have been tenants in a house for 7 years. The last few years, we have been given and signed lease renewal offer letters. The owner is now trying to sell the house (its not on the market) to people who want to live in the house - we have 11 months left on our new lease - is the lease renewal... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2023
A lawyer would need to read the lease and the renewal offer to make that determination.
Can the tenant sue me as I’m the owner or is it between them and the entity they are renting from?
answered on Sep 19, 2023
If something happens a lawyer would sue every possible person or company liable, especially you as the owner.
The day I was given to defend myself they wouldn’t let me speak and unilaterally decided to postpone hearing me until their following meeting in 15 days
My mother recently passed, I had I believe 50% tenant in common ownership our home for about 6 years & resided as my primary residence there for 40, the property was solely hers for 30 some years with Homestead exemption before I was added to added . Upon her passing I inherited the remainder... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2023
This is a question for the real estate attorney you have representing you in the transaction. Anyone buying or selling real estate needs to have one because so many things could go wrong, including title issues, tax issues, undiscovered liens, boundary issues, etc., etc.. While I am sure you are... View More
My friend inherited property in the will she was listed as lifetime beneficiary and that if she moves voluntarily or dies the property is then passed down to her brother. My friend has major health issues and needs to live in an assisted home. The brother destroyed 2 houses on the property that he... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Sorry, but you can't get legal advice for your friend. That would be practicing law without a license, which is a criminal offense. Your friend needs to consult with a probate lawyer who can review the will and any deeds to the property. Many lawyers work remotely and the days of having to... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2023
Yes, the HOA has the right to determine the level of the credit score they feel is acceptable.
I am transferring half of my house to my daughter since I moved out to get assisted living. On the special warranty deed she sent me to sign, there is this sentence: "This is not "homestead" real property of Grantor, and Grantor confirms this is a conveyance which is not pursuant to... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2023
It means you no longer have homestead exemption on the property since you do not live there and there is a $250,000 mortgage on the property.
So far all the banks I've asked denied financing. I've asked USBank, Bank of America, Regions, Wells F, etc for a loan to help in finding a job, move to a different state, or for personal things and they have all denied. It's a bit surprising because I thought that was the point of a... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
No, a lawyer cannot sue private institutions to force them to establish you credit. As long as the lenders are not denying you based on a protected class such as race, religion, national origin, sex, or one of the other few protected classes, they are not breaking any laws. Not having a job or a... View More
Current contract= roof will be by ins choice comp & defer ded.7k To ME for *all other damages currently documented to be 4k and under the ded.value=7k. there are huge other costs/damages currently not in adj. Report.
I dont want to sign *ALL DAMAGES beyond roof. I will sign IF its... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2023
This is why no one should buy or sell real estate without a lawyer. We cannot provide you with advice as to this transaction because this is a general Q&A forum and a lawyer needs to read all of the documents before advising if you can or should sign them or submit a counter offer.
I am the seller. The buyer is asking me to assign the case to them. I said no... So what is next? Cancel the contract?
answered on Jul 8, 2023
No one should buy, sell or rent real estate without a lawyer representing them. Whether or not you or the buyer can cancel the contract depends on the terms of the contract, which we cannot review in this online forum. Have your lawyer review the contract and advise you or, if you don't have... View More
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