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I purchased a vacant residential lot at a tax auction. The neighbor removed the fence on their property that faced my lot and installed a new fence at the front of my property with a gate. I want to remove the fence they installed and gain access to my land.
What should I do? Should I hire... View More 
answered on Nov 22, 2024
You will need a survey of the property that will show encroachment onto your vacant lot as a result of the installed fence. If there is encroachment, that subjects the neighboring owner to civil claims to quiet title, partition of real property, ejectment, trespass, injunctive relief, and other... View More
Have asked previous landlord for interest accrued from our deposit, refund for days not able to live on property due to fire. Provided the landlord with copy of our renter's policy which included liability. Landlord charged monthly liability fees to us. I have been trying to resolve for 10... View More
I have a friend/worker that is a independent stylist that works in my company. I have asked her many many times to please stop talking about me and my personal life inside the business and outside the business. She has told multiple clients in the salon about me and my wifes marital issues. I also... View More
Ran in to situation with a current lease that is due for expiration in March, i have a good deal on a home that need to be closed in 25 days and signed the contract and upon notifying the landlord, landlord is asking for full lease rent. is that something allowed per landlord tenancy act of... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2024
If this is regarding a real estate transaction, we would need to know the reasons for not releasing ir. If there is a dispute between buyer and seller we would need to review your contract and get more information regarding the transaction. Consult today to discuss
Our Owner Association (OA) manages 32 Timeshare (TS) Units and 419 OA units. Some TS units have 22 plus of the 51 weeks returned to OA due to death, for closer, etc. How does the OS charge each TS owner? Does the OA pay any of this expense?
pursuant to Fl. Statute 723.06(1)(e), although I am a model tenant that is never late on my rent and have received Letters from my neighbors stating that I am a model tenant, I have lived here 8 years taking care of my mom, until she passed away, and my sister violated her power of attorney. Now... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2024
You have multiple issues going on and you should consult with a landlord/tenant lawyer if you are being sued for eviction or have received a notice to vacate. The statute you are citing actually supports the park evicting you if you failed to obtain approval as a tenant.
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he has not paid Octobers payment in full. I haven’t heard from him. Has been late for since the beginning. And November is due in two days. I cannot contact him or get a hold of him at all. Can I foreclose?
answered on Nov 10, 2024
Unless the note or mortgage provide for a length of delinquency longer than 30 days, you can begin the foreclosure proceedings upon proper notice of the default and acceleration of the mortgage. Schedule a free consultation to ensure you are ready to begin the foreclosure process.
I just discovered my landlord I lived with used another real estate companys lease she has no association with. Is this illegal? Is the lease null and void? I moved out after my 6 months lease was up and she also hasn't returned by deposit, which come to find out a final judgement was put... View More
We are located in Florida. We made this stupid move because our house had gained around $140K in equity and wanted to cash out and move up better. We agreed to their plan where we live here and pay them $2K rent while they do the work and help sell the house for a year. They have failed to to... View More
document in discovery and the claimed they did not have them and now they are on their exhibit list?
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
File a Motion To Compel Discovery, and possible Discovery Sanctions.
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
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
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.
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