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The tenant decided to renovate the kitchen of a restaurant at their own expense and also added equipment that they purchased. During the renovation the landlord let the tenant get rid of old equipment and fixtures that were already in place (old fixtures belonged to landlord). No lease was signed... View More 
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
A typical fee for a demand letter is between $250 and $350 depending on the matter.
My wife has the Intoxalock on her car in Florida. The other day I used her car and I got the failed code. I tried again and the car stared. I had not been drinking. I left the house but I forgot my credit card so when I pulled back into my driveway I had to blow again. The machine told me I failed... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
Your first attempt to see if you can receive pro bono legal assistance is to find and contact your local office providing legal services to indigents. It may be called either Legal Services or Legal Aid, depending on what's in your area. If no luck there, try the local bar association for... View More
I had an F1-type visa. Its expiration date is 2028, but I was kicked out of the school and couldn't enrol in any. We have an investment in the US of over 1 million dollars. I would like to live in the US without issues. I sometimes need to leave the US and come back, but I can't right now... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2025
You may not have a grace period following your expulsion from the program. You should contact your DSO and ask if you have at least 15 15-day grace period to depart the U.S. You must consult your situation with an experienced immigration attorney.
From my understand following the rule Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.490(f), states she must provide me a copy of the transcript within 48hrs before court I can see she filed for it .After the motion to vacate, I have yet to receive a transcript. Does she have to serve me copies with some kind of proof?... View More
I understand the court needs it but unsure if receiving attorneys do
answered on Jan 21, 2025
As Mr. Kaufman alluded to, the fact that you have asked this question means you have not read the applicable Rules of Court, much of which a layperson can understand, and the rules regarding documents that must be served and method of service are definitely understandable. Your inquiry category is... View More
Am also wondering when I sell his house & car, do the funds go into estate account? Or because judge put everything into my name personally, & not "the estate of XYZ", does that mean funds go into my personal bank account. Am so confused, as am so used estate stuff being kept... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
The house needs to be valued at its date of death value. If you sell the house for more than that amount you would be subject to taxes. But only if the net sales price is more than the appraised value.
If the Judge put everything in your name then nothing needs to go into an estate account.
Purchased solar from company with financing. When finalizing the loan, the loan was reworked for a lower price. When I asked the salesman from the solar company if the lower price was correct, the salesman said yes and to sign the loan papers. A year after the activation, I was contacted to do a... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2025
Generally speaking they cannot renegotiate the price once an agreement has been reached. However, "mistake" is a potential defense that could be asserted under the facts presented in your description. You may seek to enforce the terms of the original agreement.
if i want to serve the other party do i just notice them throught their attorney and does it need to say subpoena anywhere in the notice? i was looking for a template
answered on Jan 24, 2025
In Florida, an attorney can issue a Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum to require you to bring specific records to a deposition. If you're serving the other party, you send the notice to their attorney—no need to use the word "subpoena" for parties to the case. However, if you’re... View More
My mother passed away recently. Her will states that my living father is a 100% beneficiary of everything. All of the bank accounts / stocks account is either joint or has him listed as beneficiary. No real estate. No debts. Do we still have to file the will with county clerk and go through probate?
answered on Jan 20, 2025
I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your mother, please accept my condolences for you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
If there are no assets in your mother's name alone then it is unlikely that any type of probate will be necessary, as long as you are sure... View More
Buyers heirs failure to uphold contract, failure to pay property taxes, water bill connected to sellers utilities. Heirs trying to sell when contract states that buyer has to ask permission from seller to sell property.
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answered on Jan 20, 2025
Buyers own nothing but a contract. Owner has deeded title. Owner should sue for possession now against all occupants, keeping all rentals. Hire a FL lawyer today.
Custody and Support:
We’ve agreed on 50/50 custody of our 14-year-old son, with him living with me during the week and alternating weekends. My husband offered $150/week in child support directly to our son and will cover health insurance and extracurriculars. Is this acceptable?... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2025
While the timesharing arrangement proposed appears to be in your best interest, a critical review of the financial distribution plan is essential. At this juncture, it's impossible to ascertain whether the proposed financial settlement is equitable. A complete and transparent disclosure of all... View More
Lawsuits are typically filed as class actions becuase plaintiffs (and potential plaintiffs) advance similar theories of liability. The plaitniffs' injuries and the context of the alleged injuries are also factors. Further, they are practical, and allow plaintiffs to enhance political power... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2025
Start by reading this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_action
I know he can apply for a work card and then a green card , but can he leave the country? Can I apply for my EU citizenship? We want to meet with someone for 10 mins as we are madly In love and need to hear all of our options please
answered on Jan 27, 2025
Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney who can evaluate thoroughly all of the facts in your case to determine what the best course of action may be and whether any pitfalls exist. For example, if your boyfriend is currently visiting using ESTA/Visa... View More
SVG files are used to make products with cnc, laser, and other cutting machines.
Florida statute 720.3035 "1. limits or places requirements on the interior of a structure that is not visible from the parcel’s frontage or an adjacent parcel, an adjacent common area, or a community golf course." went into effect on July 1st, 2024. Does this mean HOAs can no longer... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2025
The statute that was in effect at the time your restrictive covenants were recorded is controlling. New statutes generally do not apply retroactively.
You should consult with a community association lawyer to review your HOA documents (all of them) and the law that existed at that time... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2025
I need a bit more information on what you are trying to determine. What do you mean the extra 5% for income over 10K applying to your case? Has child support (CS) been determined by the courts? If so, then any substantial change in circumstances (financial in your case) would be grounds for... View More
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