Unfortunately, as with almost all issues involving construction disputes, a review of the terms and conditions of the entire written agreement, the very specific facts, and application of any relevant statutory provisions is required to provide anything more than the most general of responses.... View More

It would be my guess the police cannot arrest anyone unless they witness them smoking the pot themselves and have access to the outside area to make the arrest. Police do not usually use recordings from third parties as the sole basis of an arrest.

The apartment complex is likely not doing... View More

That can't be answered without reviewing the documents and the circumstances. The first issue is whether there is a right to cancel, and if so, under what conditions, if any. If there is such as right, and all conditions, if any, have been met, issues to be examined regarding the misnomer... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2023

In Florida, the terms of your contract and the specific circumstances surrounding your termination will determine whether you are required to repay relocation payments if you were fired.

If the contract did not specify a timeframe for required employment, and you were terminated without... View More

You are asking for specific legal advice on drafting a contract for your particular transaction, which advice is not available in this forum, which is for general educational information and guidance on legal issues and lawyer searches. You are on the right track of reaching out for legal advice... View More

Like any other kind of professional, you can always get a second opinion (or more), and you can always replace. Replacement after years, though, may entail substantial review time for the new lawyer, which you'd need to pay for (if it's not a contingency fee case). If it happens to be a... View More

If he is violating Florida laws or a probate court order regarding your duty as the personal representative, you can request that the court hold the sibling in contempt. It is typically an in-depth legal request, so you will likely want an attorney to represent you. Schedule a free consultation to... View More

I find it difficult to believe that the lease can be "cancelled" simply because they didn't move in at the beginning of the lease term. You might want to review the text of the lease for any language that might suggest that. If they refuse to put it in writing, it wouldn't... View More

You are right to be concerned about it. Your father's request may or may not have legal ramifications for you, depending on exactly what legal trouble he's in. Also, even if it's not a legal problem for you, you'd likely need a power of attorney executed by your father to... View More

It is the employer's property. You need to protect yourself from a later false claim that you wrongfully retained it. I would suggest a letter sent by Certified Mail, return receipt telling employer that you will hold the property for an additional 15 days and then will consider it abandoned.... View More

Nothing is evidence until it is admitted into evidence by the court.

Since you are now playing lawyer, you might want to read the rules of procedure and make certain that dismissing your case and refiling is the best course of action.

A new case is a new case. Everything starts... View More

I agree with Mr. Thorgaard's comments, plus I'm wondering what you mean by "supplement the record" if the motion for summary judgment (which was based on the record up to that point) has already been denied. If you mean you're trying to obtain additional evidence for you... View More

Part of the problem is what you call your motion. A "motion to compel evidence" is very unusual. What would you seek;

an order that the other party answer certain questions (interrogatories),

submit to a deposition,

produce certain documents,

admit or... View More

Yes, but only if you first comply with the presuit procedures of Fla. Statutes Section 828.29, also called the "Puppy Lemon Law", which is online, and which you must read. The first important portion for you starts at Sub-section (5), which provides: "If, within 14 days following... View More

It would be a good idea, either on your own or through an attorney, to immediately dispute the bill in writing, with proof of delivery; otherwise, you might be sued for Account Stated, which is a suit to collect on an undisputed bill. State reasons for the dispute, including that you never would... View More

The advice you're seeking can be obtained only by scheduling a consultation with an attorney handling commercial transactions, and it's a good idea for you to have an attorney review the proposed contract. This forum is for general educational information and guidance, not legal advice on... View More

If you are buying while in Fla., Fla. law should apply. Regardless, to take legal action, you must see the terms that you agreed to for what procedures and venues apply for resolving any dispute. You likely checked a box for "terms and conditions". By doing that, you agreed to the... View More

So your next step is to either hire an attorney or to represent yourself in a lawsuit. If the commission is $8,000 or less, the claim would be in small claims court, which is set up to be fairly easy for non-attorneys to represent themselves. If you wish, you could first threaten to sue if you... View More

A lot of legal rights and remedies that you most likely had have been waived by your subsequent actions.

You should take your contracts to an attorney who practices consumer law in or near the county where you live. But I fear your best option in this situation is to sell the home and buy... View More

The issue is whether the warranty is voided due to your wrongdoing (either intentional or negligent), if any, that caused the damage/issue triggering the need the repair. One issue is the contract language itself, and another issue is the fact issue of whether you actually committed the act or... View More