Regardless of insurance coverage or lack thereof, the landlord is responsible for storm damage to the premises itself (but not the contents) - unless your lease states otherwise. For damage to contents, the insurance policy should state clearly in black and white what's covered and... View More

Under Florida Law, recording someone without their knowledge or consent is a 3rd Degree Felony. Don't Do It.

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answered on Oct 13, 2024

When deciding how much to sue for, start by totaling your direct financial losses. This includes the $3,800 down payment you made, the additional $4,000 they demanded, the $5,500 in unpaid tuition, and the wages lost over two months. Adding these amounts gives you a baseline for your claim.... View More

You first posed a question about the affect of not affording therapy on an emotional distress claim, and you then stated a concern about recording a conversation, which I take to mean a question asking if you can record in the setting you described without asking permission. You did not connect... View More

Getting help online doesn't cut it. Nobody should buy or sell Florida real estate without retaining a real estate attorney to help make sure everything is done correctly. Hire a lawyer.

See an attorney about filing suit. That's your recourse. Think seriously about pulling your daughter out of school and homeschooling her, at least for now. I assume she attends public school - these places have degenerated into prison-like societies while in session. Get her out of there.

Though you resigned, it might be considered to be a "constructive discharge" due to you having no choice but to leave. If you are eligible for reemployment assistance (unemployment comp) based on how long you worked there, see if you can apply for such assistance based on constructive... View More

To obtain the advice you are seeking, you need to schedule a consultation with a lawyer handling HOA matters, even if you believe self-representation is the way to go. With HOA disputes, there are mediation and/or arbitration procedures that might have to be followed.

You need to file an opposition to the motion for summary judgment. It should be supported by an affidavit (written statement under oath and signed by you and the notary before whom you swore under oath) setting forth the genuine issues of material fact which you believe would be issues to prevent... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2024

This can be a dangerous situation for the individual that is governed by the restraining order. Generally, a typical order will likely state the individual is to make no contact and, if contacted, the individual is not to respond. If there is a basis for a reciprocal injunction, that may be sought.... View More

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answered on Aug 22, 2024

The situation you describe involves potential legal claims related to defamation and coercion. Here’s how you might approach this:

(i) Slander and Defamation: Slander refers to a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation. If the VP's statement that you are... View More

Yes, it appears that you can sue for an injunction prohibiting him from having a fence taller than 4 feet, if that is what the covenants prohibit.

I find it hard to believe that an arrest would be warranted for throwing a single cigarette to the ground. I would recommend taking a look at the arrest paperwork to see what statute or ordinance was alleged to have been violated. That is a good place to start. Look up that law and read it. Then... View More

Yes. He can move to extend the time within which to respond. Professional advice: let your son handle his affairs. Also, there are few, if any, lawyers who take divorce cases for free.

Based on your query about requesting dismissal with prejudice from a Florida case, here are the key steps and considerations:

Understand "Dismissal with Prejudice":

This means the case is dismissed permanently and cannot be refiled.

It's a final judgment on... View More

Normally, very little happens in a case without a hearing. So no, it's probably not too late.

You don't HAVE to make payments at all. But since the dismissal was without prejudice, the plaintiff may, if it chooses, re-file the case and get a judgment. If so, it could attempt to collect by garnishment and by other means.

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

You may have grounds for a legal malpractice claim against your Public Defender if their error resulted in you serving an additional six months in prison. The key aspect is proving that the mistake was due to negligence and directly caused the additional time served. Having a letter from your... View More

A civil lawsuit normally requires money damages. Unless there is a statute imposing punitive damages, such a suit for using your car would bring you pennies, at least, so it probably wouldn't be worth your time and expense. Also, the body shop might well contend that it was necessary to see... View More

No, it is unlikely that you could be held liable for having him on your insurance. Liability normally results from negligent action on the part of a driver, not co-insured such as you would be.