Do I have rights to rent my dock since I don't "own the water"? What happens if they crash into my dock? Any legal concerns or suits that can be brought against me as the dock owner?
If they crash into your dock, you'd have a lawsuit against them.
If someone drowns and the heirs may blame you for poor maintenance of the dock.
Here is a good resource as to what you'd need to establish lease terms, responsibilities, disclaimers and protections:... Read more »
Question: Our access to our homes is through a platted ingress/egress over privately held land (outside of our subdivision). As homeowners using this easement, what rights do we have to make improvements to the easement? The plat shows the easement as a 50' wide easement; however, the path is... Read more »
If you have an easement for access to your property, in general you have the right to maintain the roadway. So, within reason, the landowner cannot object if you make the improvements you mention.
We want to create a fun and safe space for dogs to socialize but also for humans to be able to have a drink, coffee, or sandwich while utilizing the wifi and getting some work done. We have a location in mind and it is b-2 zoning. We just are not sure if this is allowed or what we need to do to get... Read more »
Good idea; I would drop by with my dog if it flies. First speak to Oakland Park Planning & Zoning staff, and I recommend you go in person in order to review and discuss the list of uses permitted in that zoning category, and to discuss if your intended uses can fit with their interpretation of... Read more »
We want to create a fun and safe space for dogs to socialize but also for humans to be able to have a drink, coffee, or sandwich while utilizing the wifi and getting some work done. We have a location in mind and it is b-2 zoning. We just are not sure if this is allowed or what we need to do to get... Read more »
Start by having a chat with your county planning department.
"Private community for residents only" off of the public street?
Arguably, when you read the sign, you were automatically "trespassed".
Section 517.6 of the LDC states, “Principal structures shall not cover more than forty-five (45) percent of the total lot area. Accessory structures may cover up to an additional twenty (20) percent of the total lot area beyond that allowed for the principal structure”
It appears to me that there is a disagreement regarding the area of the proposed pool. You write that you are being denied a permit because the proposed pool would be more than 20% of the lot area. If that is correct, assuming a pool is an "accessory structure", you are asking to be... Read more »
Four days ago I received a letter that I needed to pressure wash the side of my house. Two days after I receive the letter I went outside and pressure wash the side of my house and it is squeaky clean. Four days after receiving the letter they sent somebody out to come and pressure wash my house... Read more »
You apparently fixed the problem within the 4 days, so what is the difficulty? Did you respond in writing to their ultimatum??
There's a "No Public Access" permit condition in deed restrictions, "no public access" sign at entrance. The plat illegally shows "RECREATION"
People ignored the sign, talking and disturbing me at all hours. Property Mgmt sent a letter stating the area... Read more »
You can use the “Find a Lawyer” link on this page. Lawyers cannot contact you first. The dismissal with prejudice seems very harsh just for not attaching the documents.
I was fined 16k for violating city code on short term rentals. I moved so didn't receive the 1st notice warning and they did not post it at the house as required once returned. I received a notification to appear before special magistrate a few months later. I hadnt rented short term for a... Read more »
Sure anyone can sue anyone else at any time for anything--including this situation.
But I don't recommend trying it without a lawyer.
Whether you have a good claim or not depends on what the code violations were for.
Hire a lawyer to investigate this case and advise you on what to do.
Sure; why would you think otherwise?
We share a driveway
If the fence would impair your use of your easement, no. Talk to the building department about any permit it has issued. Or, if nothing else would work, see an attorney about getting an injunction.
I live in Okaloosa County Florida and I have two pieces of land that share a common easement with two other properties. The easement was created prior to the purchase to protect all parties as well as provide ingress/egress, access for utilities, etc. There is a neighboring property, located to the... Read more »
You could grant an easement across your parcels, but that wouldn't do the owner of the landlocked parcel much good unless the other landowners were to do the same.
I own a mobile home and have been in it for 20 years on the same land. Do not own the land been paying lot rent. Owner sold land and plans to rezone commercial. Served eviction. Do I have any legal options? People have told me about living there for a certain amount of time that I may have land... Read more »
No, the people do not know what they are talking about. What they may be trying to reference is "Adverse Possession", you can look this up, but this is not applicable to your circumstances because you have just been a renter, paying rent. If you have a lease or rental agreement, you... Read more »
I purchased a piece of property to build a new home, we have closed and the deed has been filed. The neighboring lot is also building a new home and their contractor has placed a dumpster and the spoils from digging a pool on my property without permission. How can I force them to remove it... Read more »
Trespass. You can sue them for trespassing.
Her husband is money hungry and wants to sell the house. She left a will I just found leaving everything to me what can I do thanks also husband signed a paper saying he does not help her with the mortgage at all please help
You must get a probate attorney and probate the will.
The date of actual possession.
You refer to Florida Statute 95.18 Real property actions; adverse possession without color of title (one of the two adverse possession statutes in Florida):
"(1) When the possessor has been in actual continued possession of real property for 7... Read more »
I live in Palm Beach County Florida and my landlord stated that the property is only zoned for 18 parking spaces. The building is classified as a multi-family dwelling and is 17,971 square ft. The lot is 1.53 acres
20 apartments with two bedrooms each.
Ample space for parking but... Read more »
You had best ask this question of the county planning and zoning agency.
My dad didn't want to put any money in the house to be built,so he did not. About 2yrs went by an my father took a nasty fall down the balcony stairs one night an now he has neurological problems an of course on medication. One evening i looked up the property an it use to be in both there... Read more »
It wouldn't be your "inheritance" until he were to die. But you could talk to an attorney about possibly becoming his guardian and asking that the deed be set aside.
Then met my grandma and had 4 kids (never married). They broke up when my mom was in her early teens. He moved in with an other woman. Years later my grandma passes and his son lived in the home on and off. In Vieques there was some property thing that happened and his son put his name on that... Read more »
So you're talking about property in Vieques, Puerto Rico? If so, you must consult an attorney who is a member of the Puerto Rico Bar Association (either a lawyer in Puerto Rico or one who is a member of that Bar but practices elsewhere). Also, even if you were talking about property in... Read more »
If the rent isn't paid, the landlord can evict both of you, if that's what you wanted to ask.
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