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What would the cost be?
answered on Dec 3, 2024
You need a lawyer to review the contract and represent you in the transaction. What you pay is minimal for peace of mind. Otherwise, if you dont hire a lawyer, the other side's title company will merely prepare your seller docs, charge you a fee usually more than an attorney would charge, and... View More
I have two siblings and my sister died owning land. I want to sell it.
answered on Oct 13, 2024
Have an attorney review the deed. That way we can see who is on there as title holder and who would need to sign in order to sell the property. If another sibling does not want to sell, then it will turn into a Partition action and court forced sale but you can still use your own realtor, etc.... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
If its not ready, then yes, they are in breach assuming the contract/Lease you signed states they have to give you possession by June 1st. I would speak to a real estate attorney so we can review the Lease free of charge and advise accordingly. Then you may want to send out a letter advising them... View More
This is my first home, I don’t have a previous save our homes homestead exemption. I am buying the house but my mother is living in it. If I add her to the deed will she be able to transfer her save our homes to the new house? As it would be 50% ownership, would 50% of the exemption be applied?... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
What a nice gesture. You can absolutely add her in via a Quit Claim Deed. I would strongly urge you to hire a real estate lawyer to prepare one so it is done right. Errors in deeds are costly specially when trying to correct them after many years and at the time of sale. As co-tenants you can... View More
i have rented this building for 12 years and asked for 90 days to move out. the owner said no and gave me 30 days. i have always paid rent and i am not behind at this time. the state is Florida
Is there anything i can do to slow the process? i do not mind leaving as i have already started... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2024
A good and experienced real estate lawyer will likely be able to find a loop hole in your contract and buy you time but we do need to review your contract. Feel free to consult today
Hello, I went to a dealership and made a deal on the car they said I could pick it up the next day that next day turned to a week, the car still wasn’t ready. So I decided I didn’t want the car anymore and now they’re refusing to give me back the money I put down is there anything I can do?
answered on Dec 5, 2024
Hire a lawyer to assist you and get your money back.
answered on Nov 13, 2024
If this is regarding a real estate transaction, we would need to know the reasons for not releasing ir. If there is a dispute between buyer and seller we would need to review your contract and get more information regarding the transaction. Consult today to discuss
Paperwork that I got has a 3 day notice that they said I have received but I never got any copy of anything at all, was wondering if I had any way to fight the eviction.
answered on Nov 13, 2024
I would consult with a lawyer to review the three day and make sure it conforms to statute and then proceed. Consult today
Recently evicted tenants from my apt in Miami,FL.
Tenants had security deposit paid ti association, and now association wants to return payment to tenants but the signed lease it says that the security deposit is also to cover my property damages, in this case I can be entitled to receive... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2024
You should have an attorney review the Lease to see what can or cant be done. That way we can advise next steps and if what they are doing is in line with Fla. Sta. 83.49
Can the landlord charge you two months of utilities for breaking your lease?
answered on Sep 19, 2024
The answer to the question will be in your lease? What does it state regarding breach? And liquidated damages for early termination? Speak to a lawyer so we can review the Lease and advise.
His lease was to end December 31, 2024.
answered on Sep 17, 2024
The answer will lie in your lease. Feel free to send it for review and then we can advise next steps.
The unit wasn’t properly maintained prior to move in, every door and window has large drafts causing electric to sky rocket and bugs to enter. 4 weeks it took maintenance to come out and that’s because I had to keep calling and complaining. One window was off its track, everything needs weather... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2024
Sorry you are going through this. If the correct letter is sent that complies with Florida Statute and law, yes it can be. Consult with us in order to advise what you need to do so you can get the right letter to the landlord, cancel the lease and have all the deposits returned to you.
My Case Number in Collier County of the twenties Circuit is: 2023-CA-309.
answered on May 30, 2024
We are a real estate attorney, title company and litigation firm that practices in the entire state of Florida. How can we assist you
I served eviction notice posted on front door 5/20. (with photo evidence and witness). Notice was gone less than 24 hours later. He is almost $5000 in arrears. He was given 7 days with no opportunity to cure. He messaged today saying "I have money for you". He has been living there for... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
If you accept rent, then yes, the eviction is cancelled.
answered on May 3, 2024
Absolutely not if residential. That’s calls self help eviction and very frowned upon. Speak to a lawyer to assist you
This is the time constraints on evictions differing between City of Miami and MiamiDade
answered on Apr 20, 2024
All evictions are governed by Florida statutes chapter 83 which is not city or county changed. It’s all the same for city of miami and dade county
When I got to my property to sell to buyer for 21k cash with a quit claim deed. Buyer had 3k cash and 13k check. Seller agreed to give him till end of week for 5k. Seller also agreed to get quit claim deed notarized so when money was transferred could send to county. All of this was in bill of... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Sorry you are going through this. What documents do you have that would set forth all the terms of what you describe above? Reach out to a real estate attorney such as myself to review your documents and see how we can help.
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