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I purchased a vacant residential lot at a tax auction. The neighbor removed the fence on their property that faced my lot and installed a new fence at the front of my property with a gate. I want to remove the fence they installed and gain access to my land.
What should I do? Should I hire... View More 
answered on Nov 22, 2024
You will need a survey of the property that will show encroachment onto your vacant lot as a result of the installed fence. If there is encroachment, that subjects the neighboring owner to civil claims to quiet title, partition of real property, ejectment, trespass, injunctive relief, and other... View More
This is the clause in my lease "• B. Lease: This Agreement shall continue as a lease for term. The termination date shall be on (date) February 28,. 2025 at I I :59 PM. Tenant has the option to extend this lease for an additional year by written notice 30 days prior to termination."... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
If a tenant exercises the option to extend the lease with the proper notice and in compliance with the terms set forth in the lease, the landlord generally does not have the right to reject the tenant’s exercise of that option.
Lease options to extend are typically binding on the landlord... View More
I discovered that my neighbor's mobile home, well and driveway (all installed in 2022) is on my property from a survey. I got my property without title insurance in 2024, I am trying to sell this property. I talked to my neighbor, and they don't want to move the mobile home but are... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
Under Florida law, the encroachment of your neighbor's mobile home, well, and driveway on your property raises several legal concerns, particularly as it relates to your ability to sell the property. A potential buyer's survey during the due diligence period will almost certainly reveal... View More
The condo has no leans or mortgages, taxes are paid yearly, and condo fees paid monthly. She is his beneficiary
answered on Sep 26, 2024
May your brother rest in eternal peace. I am very sorry for your loss. The ability for your brother's adult daughter to remain in the condo likely depends on the specific terms of the condominium association's governing documents, such as the Declaration of Condominium, the Bylaws, and... View More
This would be to protect my property and the windows I am liable for as the owner. Also I wouldn’t not drill into the structure just use hurricane clips.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Hi, the response to this question entirely depends on the language of the HOA's Declaration and any governing documents relating to alterations/improvements to the home. Some HOAs do not allow certain modifications, which may include affixing plywood to the windows of the home.
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