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My mother passed away and the tile of her home was in my name, never hers. I have lived in that house for over 10 years. There is significant equity in the house and many other heirs. Two siblings and I want to keep/buy the home and share the proceeds with all heirs. If I sell 2/3 of the house and... View More 
This is the clause in my lease "• B. Lease: This Agreement shall continue as a lease for term. The termination date shall be on (date) February 28,. 2025 at I I :59 PM. Tenant has the option to extend this lease for an additional year by written notice 30 days prior to termination."... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
If a tenant exercises the option to extend the lease with the proper notice and in compliance with the terms set forth in the lease, the landlord generally does not have the right to reject the tenant’s exercise of that option.
Lease options to extend are typically binding on the landlord... View More
Jill (pseudonym) suddenly finds the condo water was shut off. She leaves her apartment, and returns to find her bathroom floor flooded. Upset that the faucet was accidentally left on, she mops up thoroughly.
Six days later she gets a text from resident below saying there is extreme water... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Unfortunately, Jill should be responsible for repairing Bob's bathroom damage. If there is a question regarding the extent of the damage caused by the leakage and the mitigation that Bob should have done (is there?), the damage can be reduced.
As far as the app is concerned, Jill may... View More
-There are two grantors signing a deed in two separate locations
-When signing a deed in counterparts, do you list both grantors on the deed that each grantor is signing separately? Or do you only list the signing grantor on the copy they are signing?
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
Deed needs to be complete with all grantors listed in all necessary parts of the Deed. You can list each tenants in common's conveyed interest in separate deeds but it is difficult and expensive. If one grantor signs, and the others do not, then you may have serious problems.
I have kept the property up and have paid all taxes and fees for the property during this time. I acquired it at the time from my 3 siblings.
answered on Oct 24, 2024
You will need to have the deed reviewed and you will need to see what interest if any your siblings transferred to you. If the property is in your mom's name still, some version of probate will be required, you will likely need a Florida Probate Attorney in order to accomplish this... View More
I am on the deed for a house in Florida. Me and my then boyfriend got the house. He paid for the down payment and is paying the mortgage. I just wanted to know my legal rights for compensation as I decide to file for a quitclaim. This relationship ended badly since he abused and cheated on me. I... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
Do not just give away valuable property. Hire a TN attorney to represent you, negotiate an agreeable purchase amount, and have your attorney draft the FL Quit Claim Deed. He can take receipt of the funds, then have you execute the Deed. Only then he can send it to BF, and give you the money... View More
Has been issued housing violations for unlawful dwelling, zoning and permitting violations for no permits pulled for changing detached garage into an apartment.
Before move out, my girlfriend and I thoroughly cleaned the whole apartment and took pictures of every room. About a week after move out we got a move out statement with charges for replacement of the couch, carpet, and blinds. It also said there was trash in the common area which the took a... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Can you? Of course. Keep all your evidence. Don't keep it on your phone in case the phone gets lost or damaged. Write down as much of the details as you can remember now. Dates, times, etc. This will help you later.
Florida. Will directs all estate related expenses to come from estate, not from me alone (I am one of two beneficiaries and the PR named in the will). I paid 100% of all estate-related expenses totaling around $50k and my sibling (the other beneficiary) paid nothing. The only "asset" in... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2024
You can ask the closing agent to include all the estate expenses to be put on the closing statement when the house is sold, and if your sibling doesn't sign the closing statement, then the closing cannot take place. That is your leverage. The closing statement is the last opportunity for you... View More
Say it’s homeowners that need to remove and pay for, that they don’t own property between houses but we pay them monthly lot rent. Won’t give property line drawing or anything in writing that says they don’t own communal property but homeowners do.
answered on Oct 17, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. It isn't a matter of who owns the property. It depends on what your lease and park prospectus state regarding lot maintenance. It could be you are responsible since you are in possession of the land or the park could be responsible and not taking... View More
9 days without power, plumbing, trash service, etc. Duke Energy cannot reestablish power until water recedes and could take weeks according to their notice.
answered on Oct 17, 2024
Most likely yes. Your obligation to pay is described by the lease, which is between you and your landlord. The inconvenience was not the landlord's fault. It is unlikely the lease provides the landlord should waive the rent.
I have two siblings and my sister died owning land. I want to sell it.
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
Have an attorney review the deed. That way we can see who is on there as title holder and who would need to sign in order to sell the property. If another sibling does not want to sell, then it will turn into a Partition action and court forced sale but you can still use your own realtor, etc.... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
If you are going to litigate yourself, which is ill-advised, you need to familiarize yourself with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Other than telling you judges can only hear cases based on a motion and a properly coordinated hearing with notice, we cannot give you specifics on how to... View More
My VA loan was closed on a new construction home on last Friday. One of the devlopers did the one and only walk-through with me on the day before. I paid for a home inspection and had it done the week before. The inspection noted several difficiencies and that the home needed to be professionally... View More
This would be to protect my property and the windows I am liable for as the owner. Also I wouldn’t not drill into the structure just use hurricane clips.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Hi, the response to this question entirely depends on the language of the HOA's Declaration and any governing documents relating to alterations/improvements to the home. Some HOAs do not allow certain modifications, which may include affixing plywood to the windows of the home.
Brokers received calls saying "do not sale". I have no mortgage. I need your help to sale the property and closing.
answered on Oct 4, 2024
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.
I am the named PR/executor in a will. There are two beneficiaries, myself and a sibling. The terms of the will are that everything is to be split 50/50 and that all estate-related and inherited property-related expenses are to be paid by the estate, not by me only. The will was admitted to probate... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
If you've incurred expenses related to the estate and inherited property after probate has been closed, there are pathways to seek reimbursement, either through reopening the probate or directly addressing the division of assets.
If there are discovered assets or if further... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
This is not a question, its a statement. Please ask a question with facts.
The condo has no leans or mortgages, taxes are paid yearly, and condo fees paid monthly. She is his beneficiary
answered on Sep 25, 2024
I am sorry for your loss.
Very possibly. Hopefully your brother had a Will or trust; if so either the PR or successor Trustee needs to move quickly. "55 and over" communities are not just advertising words; they are either deed restrictions or by-laws which the owner agrees to... View More
I discovered that my neighbor's mobile home, well and driveway (all installed in 2022) is on my property from a survey. I got my property without title insurance in 2024, I am trying to sell this property. I talked to my neighbor, and they don't want to move the mobile home but are... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
Under Florida law, the encroachment of your neighbor's mobile home, well, and driveway on your property raises several legal concerns, particularly as it relates to your ability to sell the property. A potential buyer's survey during the due diligence period will almost certainly reveal... View More
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