Miami, FL asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Florida

Q: I have lived with my mother & took care of her & her property for 8 yrs in exchange for a room. She died 1/26 at age 92

My sister now has the deed & is trying to force me out without an order of Ejectment. I have 2 PT jobs & no savings. Is she required to file an Ejectment? Can she sell the property before I can move & force me out to a shelter? Can she force me out w/o Ejectment orders? A Sr. paralegal & the Sheriff say no. She is viciously harrassing and threatening me in private...while I'm packing and grieving. I need time to pack, find additional employment, find housing & move. I have a partial disability status with Vocational Rehab. Please help! She's traumatizing me & I cannot afford legal counsel.

1 Lawyer Answer
Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
Answered
  • Real Estate Law Lawyer
  • MIramar Beach, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Sorry for your situation. (I cannot personally help you as I am located in NW Florida). I suggest that you might see if there is any type of legal aid service in the Miami area that can help you pro bono. Normally there will have to be a legal process that she must go through which will give you some time. However, there is just not enough facts to say for sure what will have to be done in your situation.

Good luck and hope this helps some.

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