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Q: Realty office occupies office w legal registered name at entrance. Can illuminated sign above just say "Realty"?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

Why? Whynot put the company name on the sign? Consult with a local attorney. The answer is probably yes.

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Q: Any legal recourse when the mortgage assignments have not been transferred legally nor have they been county recorded.

Any legal recourse when the mortgage assignments have not been transferred legally nor have they been county recorded. I believe this could be a chain of title issue. I would like to explore the following if possible. The home owners title insurance O/E for clearing a title without the proper... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

This was just one of the problems that brought about new legislation in Florida. Now the banks have to show the chain of title, basically.

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Q: Need Municipal attorney-City of Ocala Code Dept. didn't notify me of any violation they place a lien on my property

11/20-Received code enfor. bill dated 11/9 with "Final Admin. Order dated 11/16. Phoned Code dept. immediately, advised them that I have not received any violation on property, they advised me that they were sending them to the wrong address-some stranger's address. I requested petition... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

Look for an attorney online or in the yellow pages.

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Q: Can i move out of state even though i have a court case open in broward county.? i dont live there i live in psl
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

I do not know enough facts to answer your question.

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Q: I live & work in Fl, my equip. brokering bus & I was sued w/3rd party. Default judgment granted against me personally...

Apparently the seller covered his rear-end, bought the unit back for a pittance and told the buyer everything else had to come from me. They buyer then sued Me, My company and the 3rd party. I contacted the buyers attorney as recommended by the Tx county clerk and told the attorney what then seemed... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

There is no question here. What is it you want to know?

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Q: Can I sue the city for removing plants, lighting, irrigation, rock gardens, trees paths and 2 loads of dirt?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

Why were these items removed and what were they removed from? Was there any prior notice from the city? Were there any hearings conducted pursuant to local ordinances?

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Q: What are the laws in Florida on house parties?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

Here it is:

Title XLVI

CRIMES

Chapter 856

DRUNKENNESS; OPEN HOUSE PARTIES; LOITERING; PROWLING; DESERTION

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856.015?Open house parties.—

(1)?Definitions.—As used in this section:

(a)?“Alcoholic beverage” means...
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Q: How do I get an injuction to prevent a private group from errecting a pole on county owned property?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

By having a conference with an attorney and seeing if what you want to do can even be done.

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Q: Where do i get a form to file motion to vacate a writ of possession and final judgment in Miami-Dade county, FL?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

From an attorney. Motions like this are very fact specific to the individual case and there are no standard forms that I am aware of. You have to allege specific factual circumstances which apply only to what has happened in your case.

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Q: How can I get writs for Lee County, Florida
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

Writs are usually drafted as needed by attorneys. They are not specific for counties in Florida. What kind of writ do you need? There are many different types of writs.

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Q: Can our county water service charge people for services they are not providing and disconnect service for non-payment?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

They can do both. However charging for a service that is not provided could be a fraud upon the consumer. Report your concerns to the public service commission.

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Q: How can you have the judge removed from a dependency case in Broward County,FL
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 24, 2012

Removal of a judge is attempted by filing a motion for recusal.

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Q: IF AN CITY EMPLOYEE IS COVERED UNDER WORK COMPENSATION IN THE STATE OF FL, IS IT ALSO MANDATORY TO BE COVERD UNDER FMLA
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 7, 2015

Questions like this require knowing all the facts and doing some legal research.

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Q: WHO SHOULD HELP WITH SIDEWALKS ETC. FOR DISABLED PEOPLE THAT LIVE ON PUBLIC ROADS BUT ARE PRIVATELY MAINTAINED
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 8, 2015

The city? The county? You gave no facts, just a question.

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Q: Who can enforce the noise ordinance, and protect us from the nightly vibratory noise that is vibrating our homes?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 8, 2012

Call the cops and have them investigate this problem. Where are the vibtrations coming from? Trains? Planes? A freeway?

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Q: Can you cook out on the beach?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 23, 2012

Which beach? The question is too broad. It would depend upon local ordinances. Some maybe, some maybe not. Chances are that if you got a citation, you cannot do it on that beach.

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Q: Do i need a permit for publis gatehring at county parks
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 23, 2012

this depends upon local ordinances and what is required in your county.

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Q: In florida a subdivision was plated 1926.45 ft easements for road way and utilities are granted to the county.

What does the county have to do to close the road and make it a storm water run off holding pond.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 9, 2015

This question is over 4 years old. Have you gotten a complete answer by now?

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Q: My neighbor stores and fixes boats, trucks and mowers in his yard in searing fl, (city limits) is this eyes sore allowed
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 23, 2012

You will have to look at the local ordinances to answer this question. You can probably find them online.

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Q: Must the area to be annexed contain part of #2 for #3 to be used. #3 states in addition to the area dev for U P 171.043

Mist a aera to be annexed meet some of the definition in subsection #2 for Subsection #3 to be used as subsection #3 states ( In addition to the area developed for urban purposes, ) ? Does that mean that some of the area to be annexed must contain some of the area as defined in subsection #2... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 9, 2015

You needed to go see a local real estate attorney about this for a full discussion.

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