No Fruit Trees - HOA?
Just notice in the HOA handbook (which no one gave us but is listed in facebook - because everyone uses that right!!!) -No fruit bearing trees are permitted.
However, it doesn't say whether it's a backyard rule or not. In addition, I have a FENCED in... View More 
answered on Apr 21, 2024
Of your HOA says no fruit trees, it's no fruit trees. You signed up when you bought your house for the HOA rules in place then, and as changed. You may not like it, you may think it's a stupid rule, but it's a rule. Courts will not overturn an HOA rule as long as the rule is not... View More
bullying his way to my home to see our mother. I have offered to bring her to meet him to take her with him, but he and his wife insist on violating my wishes and coming to the home just to challenge me. I called the police recently on them when they arrived. 1 of the police officers said he could... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
That depends on the language in any documents you signed for the rental/lease to own, which we cannot review in this online forum. You would need to check these documents to see if there is a prohibition against subleasing and, if you are in a community association, you need to check with the... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In Florida, you must first reach out to the defendant and try to resolve the matter; that is get him/her to agree to supply a better answer. If that does not work, then you need to do a motion to compel better answer(s) and send that along with a notice of hearing set before your judge. I suggest... View More
Name of the Title and deed without telling me and has dated it for
January 2022, which I didn’t even know them yet. Secondly, they did not pay me for the sale of house the full amount that they told the clerk of court thirdly was supposed to have an escrow account and they have yet to... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems there are several serious legal issues and potential fraud involved in your situation. Here are a few key points and recommendations:
1. Fraudulent deed transfer: If the title and deed to your home were transferred to an LLC without... View More
My wife and i purchased a mobile home on property from an individual by way of quitclaim deed. Rhe issue is that the seller died before transfering the title for the mobile home. She had no will and i have no contact with her family. I have the deed in our name, the mortagage lein release for the... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
Do you need one? No. Should you have an attorney prepare a loan document? Yes, if the amount is worth it.
Remember the cardinal rule about loaning people money: **Never loan to anyone money that you cannot afford to lose**.
My hoa charges a temporary member fee for those of us who rent out our units. The fee is being put in a separate fund, but the use is not specified, and the 2023 Florida Homeowner's Bill of Rights state we can ask for a refund after 30 days if the fees are not used for a specified purpose.... View More
My father predeceased my mother and she was the inheritor of his estate. My mother passed away in 2022, and I am the Executor and sole beneficiary of her estate. Can you tell me how to change the property into my name, as I would like to sell it. I have their wills and death certificates and have... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2024
I am very sorry that you have lost both of your parents. The answer to your question is that it depends, you will want to have the property deed reviewed by a probate attorney and it is possible and even likely that you will need at least one probate done and possibly two if your dad's probate... View More
the notary acknowledgment may incorrect. The “forgoing instrument” is missing and it only says the person is known to me and produced a drivers license. Is that ok and is the document valid. I live in Florida.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Florida, the notarization of documents, including enhanced life estate deeds, must adhere to certain standards to ensure their validity. A key element of notarization is the acknowledgment section, where the notary confirms the identity of the signer and that the signer understands and willingly... View More
I own a property 50% and an estate owns the other 50% - it is currently up for sale by a realtor but the listing agreement is about to expire and we have not yet sold the property. The executor of estate is threatening to file a Partition that would have a court appointed employee responsible for... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2024
In a partition, the court will order the sale. The method of sale can be open market, sealed bid, or auction. If the parties cannot agree on a price to sell the property, the commissioner appointed by the court will set the price. It is likely though that the court would put the property up for... View More
The reason why money won’t be used is bec they wanted bank statements for 2 months from us. We are not willing to send that to them. They said we could request a refund. So we did. They said we would get it back after closing. Why would they keep it if they said they couldn’t use it without... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2024
If you had given your son what you characterized as being a “gift” with no strings attached, then the gift is a gift. If, however, there were conditions attached to the gift, you may be able to retrieve it if those conditions weren’t met.
When selling my property I know I need to disclose things that I'm aware of, that's fine, but I'm in need of direction on this.
A car crashed into my home,, took the whole front took off. There's a wall that was repaired, framing added etc, not properly and not... View More
I moved into this hotel after major surgery on my foot because of medications that I was going to be on and didn't think it was safe for me to be alone at home I ended up staying here because I lost my apartment and so now they're making me move every 21 days and I have pins and screws in... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A hotel is not a rehabilitative facility. Nobody knows what this lease says; you need to take it to a lawyer.
My mother wants me to continue living with her (on the title of the home) while my stepdad wants to get rid of me (also on the title of the home)
We pay monthly HOA fees for amenities, which include security via video surveillance. My son is facing criminal charges and the events that occured were caught on these cameras. This footage would prove the allegations are false. I emailed the HOA asking them to save it. No response. I also went... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In situations where evidence crucial for legal defense is destroyed or deleted, especially after a request has been made to preserve it, you might have grounds for a civil case. This would particularly apply if the deletion of the surveillance video directly impacts a legal proceeding, such as... View More
When I got to my property to sell to buyer for 21k cash with a quit claim deed. Buyer had 3k cash and 13k check. Seller agreed to give him till end of week for 5k. Seller also agreed to get quit claim deed notarized so when money was transferred could send to county. All of this was in bill of... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
There are lots of problems with this transaction, including the fact that you are selling real estate without using a lawyer. No one can provide you any meaningful answer here in this online forum because we cannot review the "bill of sale" or other purchase agreement you may or may not... View More
Considering owner financing “chattel” a mobile home in a community park with lot rent (thus no land). Location Flagler County Florida.
How do I draw up a contract that keeps parties fairly protected? Likely buyer needs title to insure, get tag/taxes (like a car DMV) and community park.... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
When creating a contract for owner financing a mobile home in a park, it's crucial to have clear terms that protect both parties. You can opt for a lien on the property while the buyer holds the title, which allows them to insure the mobile home and comply with local regulations. It's... View More
Isn't there a precedent established for payment?
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