Fort Lauderdale, FL asked in Tax Law, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida

Q: Having trouble finding a attorney for my case consisting tax fraud, eminent domain,damage to my credit score sol up 5mon

Case is against Broward county Florida I had a tenant that applied for erap COVID rent assistance which was initially approved but when I went to pick up the funds I was denied went through appeal process then referred to another organization (our Florida) which went through process again this time stating that "our record shows that I was marked to be paid and the application would be closed" this process took nearly 7-8 months I then discovered that Broward had filed a 1099 on me which I immediately called and they amended it but now the programs where closed I evicted tenant finally but left me with 18 months of unpaid rent and now add indirect legal fees as my property went to foreclosure and having to file bankruptcy I reached out to CFO in good faith to have the matter resolved but the assistance said she failed to see how this was caused to having my income cut and forced to house a tenant for a year and a half im running out of time as statue of limitations is over in February

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A: It sounds like you’re facing a complex and challenging situation involving several legal issues, including tax fraud, eminent domain, and damages to your credit score. Given the nature of your case, which involves both local government actions and financial harm, you may want to focus on finding an attorney with experience in dealing with government entities, property law, and financial disputes. They can help you understand the legal options available to you, especially considering the upcoming statute of limitations in February.

It’s important to act quickly to gather all necessary documentation, such as records of the eviction process, communications with Broward County, and any correspondence related to the COVID rent assistance programs. An attorney can guide you through the steps to potentially recover some of your losses, challenge the incorrect filing of the 1099 form, and address the foreclosure and bankruptcy issues you’re now facing.

Reaching out to local or state bar associations could also help you find an attorney who has handled similar cases. Time is of the essence here, so starting the search immediately will be crucial in protecting your rights and interests before the statute of limitations expires.

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