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answered on Sep 16, 2017
Your question does not provide enough information to give you a proper answer. If you are saying that you paid a deposit and now the landlord is not returning your calls, I would try to stop payment on the check. If that's not an option, I would write a letter requesting your deposit back... View More 
Was not given anything in writing about keeping the money just verbal and it has been 45 days since I moved out.
answered on Sep 14, 2017
Pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 83.49(3)(a), your landlord was required to provide you with written notice within 30 days if they intended to keep any portion of your deposit. Failure to give notice forfeits your landlord's right to keep any portion of the deposit. If they do not refund... View More
Myself or my children are not on the deed or promissory note.The house is going to go into foreclosed and I dont know what to do..Ive had a health crisis that placed me on FMLA and my hrs and wages have been reduced. I dont qualify for a traditional mortgage. The mortgage co has sent out a letter... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2017
I am sorry for your situation. Reverse mortgages can have difficult consequences for the family members, and that is to pay what is owed or lose the home. I have seen situations where spouses can remain in the home until they pass, but you would have to review the loan documents with an attorney... View More
We've been without lights for 3 days and the owner wants us to pay the rent. And it's the only money we have to do anything.
answered on Sep 12, 2017
I am sorry for your situation. It is tough to go through a natural disaster and all of the consequences, especially a loss of power! Unfortunately, your landlord is not responsible for the power outage and it is most likely not grounds to terminate your lease, unless there is damage to the... View More
The estate is on probate currently because there was thought to be no will. My sister is the current executive of the estate. In the recently found will someone else was named personal representative of the estate and if they decline i am the second in line to be the representative. How will this... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. As I understand it, probate proceedings were filed as having no Will and now a Will has been found. The Will can be filed with the court and if it is determined to be valid and if the Will dictates a distribution different than what it would be if it had proceeded... View More
the inventory shows 2 cars and 41,000. I want to sell but they will not communicate. they said my mother was alive and gave a wrong address for her and last name. I have the court order that says im 50% owner of the house
answered on Sep 12, 2017
Does your Aunt have an attorney? The best way to get through to her may be by utilizing a third party. If that does not work, you may need to file a partition action and get the court's involvement to resolve the matters at hand. Best of Luck! Jennifer
Brother went to jail and my wife/I maintained his car, insurance, lawyer, etc. and the end bill was about 16k. Not including any interest and such. He has never paid and has never had anything of value until recently. He has purchase a home, pickup truck, and even a boat. I know he will not... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2017
I am sorry for your situation....as they say....no good deed goes unpunished! You paid the expenses of another out of the kindness of your heart to try to help, but there was no formal agreement and even if there was, without any payments received, your time to collect would have been 4-5 years... View More
I had to buy food and gas to relocate during the storm. So I have to work back up the money which will take a few days
answered on Sep 12, 2017
The 3 Day Notice is the first stage of the eviction process. Under these circumstances, I would think your landlord would be reasonable and give you some extra time. I would communicate with them about your situation and even if you are only able to make a partial payment, do that to show your... View More
Can we just salvage what we can and then just leave? Or what is the responsibility of the owner to fix our apartment to make it livable?
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Per Florida Statute, Section 83.63, if there is a total loss, you can terminate the Lease and vacate the premises. If a part of the premises is unusable, you would be entitled to a credit for the unusable part. You may also want to review your Lease Agreement for any provisions relating to this... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2017
I don't know of any way that you could refinance your home for more than it's current value. You may have options. If you are behind on your payments, you may want to apply for a loan modification or a "short sale" where the bank agrees to take a payoff less than the amount... View More
im renting from a condo association, they told me on September first they wont take my rent any more, the bank foreclosed on the condo im in and there are auctioning the unit on September 13, can i prolong the sale by filling a motion for extention with the courts? i need help with this, i have a... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
It is unlikely that you will be able to prolong the foreclosure sale. If the sale goes as scheduled on September 13, the property will likely go back to the bank or to a new owner. The Clerk of Court typically issues a Certificate of Title 10 days after the foreclosure sale. The new owner must... View More
Last week I was handed a 3 day notice by my landlord and I looked online through court documents and the landlord submitted a totally different notice to the courts with different last name and amount. Also, the landlord submitted to the courts the lease in which I never signed and the landlord... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
You will need to file your response with the Court, set a hearing and let the Judge decide if the case should be dismissed. You may want to pay your rent into the Court Registry so you don't get a default against you and consult with an attorney if you are not sure about your response or need... View More
What do I need. I am 78 and want to leave my home to my 2 children and don't want them to have to go through probate.
answered on Sep 2, 2017
There are many factors to consider that would influence what steps would be appropriate for you to take to accomplish this goal. I would recommend that you consult with an attorney to fully discuss your situation in order to determine what your best course of action would be. Best of Luck!... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2017
You do not have ownership until the Certificate of Title is issued, so you would not want to attempt to gain occupation of the property. The sale could be set aside if there is an objection and some defect were found to make the sale void. Best of Luck! Jennifer
Do you have the legal right to approach The previous owner by calling or knocking on the door before you have received title
answered on Sep 2, 2017
Technically, you do not own the property until the Certificate of Title is issued, but I have seen new owners approach current owners by mail. I am a big believer in communication, so if it is that you are wanting cooperation for the new owners to move out, I think that's great. It typically... View More
She is not on lease but gets mail there. When lease is up. Can I just put her stuff in storage and change the locks?
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Your Lease Agreement probably has a provision that prohibits her from residing there for more than some designated number of days as a guest (ie, without being on the Lease). You will need to consult with your Landlord regarding changing the locks, but I don't see any reason you cannot put... View More
- do I need to wait to get the will probated first or can I go ahead and put it on the market?
answered on Sep 1, 2017
You can put it on the market, but it would have to be contingent upon finalizing the probate. I would recommend that you consult with a probate attorney right away to start the probate process. Best of Luck! Jennifer
I had many questions to ask about my father's estate and I'm looking for help in which way to go and what I can do
answered on Sep 1, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. The options you have available in handling your Father's Estate will depend upon whether he had a Will, the value and type of assets in his Estate and whether he had any creditors that could make a claim against his Estate. You will need to hire a probate attorney... View More
Will I be entitled to any money after we pay the mortgage off.
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Unless you are on the deed, you would not be entitled to any money. I would recommend you discuss your Mother's intentions with her and have her sign a deed if that is her desire. Best of Luck! Jennifer
In the afternoon and tell us that our rental cost will cost us almost sixty three dollars more effective tomorrow morning we have a rental contract
answered on Sep 1, 2017
If you have a current Lease Agreement, your Landlord is bound by the terms of the Lease Agreement until the term expires. If you are month to month, they would need to give you at least 15 days notice. Best of Luck! Jennifer
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