I have been getting no where as to receiving my title and now they want more money.How can I sue them to have the courts deem me to be the owner?
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
You have the right to seek legal recourse if you believe a company has not fulfilled its obligation to provide you with a vehicle title. Consider gathering all pertinent documents, including sales contracts and any correspondence with the company, as evidence of your ownership claim and the... View More 
I need to abstain out of state title dealer Missouri resident and truck in Florida title in Pennsylvania dealer sold it to us never received title. I need court bond or judgment to abstain Florida title for bucket truck since 2021 was year we bought it and we never received title
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
To resolve an issue with obtaining a title for a commercial vehicle purchased out of state when the title was not received, you may need to seek a court-ordered judgment or a surety bond title, depending on the state's requirements where the vehicle is currently located. In Florida, if a title... View More
I have had the vehicle stored and not used for 13 years. I would like to dispose of it but cannot without a proper title.
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
If a bank has written off a loan but remains on the title of your RV, you may still need to address the loan to obtain a clear title. Start by contacting the bank to negotiate a release of their lien, potentially for less than the amount owed given the time elapsed. If the bank agrees, they should... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Depending on the exact details of your business plan, you may need a Food Permit from the state Department of Agriculture, plus other basic permits and licenses for the establishment of a business such as a city and county business tax receipt. You may also want consider what type of business... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
After a defendant answers a complaint in Florida, the next step is typically for the plaintiff to file interrogatories. Interrogatories are written questions that are served on the other party to the lawsuit. The other party is then required to answer the interrogatories in writing. There is no... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2023
You can find your answer in the Florida Statutes as listed below. You can do it for yourself and son, it does not appear that you can represent the friend until you get properly licensed.
468.403 License requirements.—
(1) A person may not own, operate, solicit business, or... View More
A City Manager put the decision on a specific matter in writing. This decision has been made following a discussion with the Legal team and had been confirmed by the mayor, also in writing. A new City Manager comes in and without any new data since the previous decision, reverses that decision, but... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2023
Probably the only way to get answers on this is to schedule a consultation with an attorney to review the matter in detail. Generally, a "promise" by anyone to do anything is not legally enforceable if not part of a legally binding agreement - but hearing the word "promise" in... View More
Nursery is on agriculture land and AU zoning
answered on Sep 25, 2023
I'm guessing that, by "registered with the state", you mean registering the nursery with the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services pursuant to Fla. Statutes Section 581.131. The purposes of State regulation/inspection of nurseries are different than the purposes of County... View More
I'm her step mom. I was not recording, and I was not planning on using it in court. I just read about eavesdropping and didn't know if no recording was a factor. Thank you so much for the information, a lot of weight was just lifted.
answered on Sep 23, 2023
Well, it was "eavesdropping" if one or both of them didn't know you were listening, but it was not necessarily unlawful. If you were on the phone with one of them, and she happened to hold onto the phone or put it down (knowing you were still there) as she started the interaction... View More
I applied for a marriage license in Florida, but I never got married and I never returned the license to the court, but the license status is listed as "NOT RETURNED." Does this have any legal effect? I would like to know if this marriage is legalized
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
In Florida, merely obtaining a marriage license does not mean you are legally married. For a marriage to be valid, the ceremony must be performed by an authorized person and the completed license must be returned to the issuing clerk for recording. If the license was never returned and no ceremony... View More
Each agency shall provide for a review, when requested by the applicant or employee, of any denial of employment or promotion for reasons of noncompliance with selective service registration requirements.
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
To potentially work for the state of Florida without Selective Service registration, contact the specific agency of interest to inquire about their policies and whether they consider your circumstances, including the SIL letter, when making employment decisions. The Selective Service System... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2023
In Florida, storing alcohol for resale involves adhering to specific regulations governed by the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT). The foremost requirement is obtaining the appropriate license based on your business type, such as a retailer, distributor, or manufacturer.... View More
It says I have thirty days to appeal- July 19,2023-- 30 days - I got no notice and I believe that my tenant altered my condo and then in anger reported code violations to Code Complaince--
It seems I need to file an appeal by August 18-- The violations were done by tenant who left... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
It depends on what section of the city code applies. For some appeals of this nature, there would be an "up-the-ladder" process within the city administration. For some other appeals, you must instead file an appeal or a petition in the Circuit Court, which is more technically complex... View More
I received an Honorable Discharge. When applying for a job, the arrest record of 2002/2003 shows. Can I get that arrest record expunged? If so what are the steps?
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
The process of expunging an arrest record can vary significantly based on jurisdiction, the nature of the offenses involved, and other factors.
In general, to pursue expungement, you would likely want to take the following steps:
Review your Eligibility: Different jurisdictions have... View More
I live in an area that is majority elderly. Elder abuse has become a huge problem and I know several people that have a hard time managing their money. I would like to offer POA services for things like managing bank accounts, paying bills, etc. Am I able to do that without being a lawyer? Am I... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2023
A person who has been given a power of attorney by another person is called an "attorney in fact". You don't have to be licensed to practice law, to be an attorney in fact, but be sure you don't engage in the practice of law or perform public accounting, because you have to be... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
Yes, pursuant to s. 509.242(1)(c) - Vacation rental.—A vacation rental is any unit or group of units in a condominium or cooperative or any individually or collectively owned single-family, two-family, three-family, or four-family house or dwelling unit that is also a transient public lodging... View More
I used his .22 revolver in the state of Florida at a range. I used another revolver .38 that he rented with his money at the range, and I used a stranger's Glock 9mm handgun as well at the range. I shot at targets and learned how to load and reload them, nothing else. Is it illegal for my... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2023
No, assuming you are not disqualified from possessing a firearm (because of a felony conviction, for example) it is not illegal for you to borrow and fire someone's firearm at a gun range.
But, for the safety of yourself and others, be sure someone gives you basic firearms safety... View More
Do I have to go to PR to do that?
answered on Jun 7, 2023
You petition the Florida court for a name change. When the petition is granted, you would probably send a certified copy of the decree to the Puerto Rican governmental department in charge of birth records and ask for an amended birth certificate. That is the way it is done in most or all states,... View More
Section 26. Flags. An Owner may display one portable, removable United States flag in a respectful way and, on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, may display in a respectful way portable, removable official flags, not larger than 41/2 feet by 6 feet, that... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2023
It depends on what you mean by "discriminatory?" It is outdated and not compliant with the latest statute, which allows these flags to be flown year-round and also include Space Force, MIA and POW flags. This is state law, Florida Statute 720.304(2)(a-b). If you mean is it... View More
What is the exact procedure when defense atty files for motion to compel evidence, after judge grants it for two weeks WHY WOULD A DEFENSE ATTY ASK FOR A SECOND MOTION TO COMPEL AND A SANCTION. Are they able to be asking for a motion to request a dismissal of the case or a final judgment
answered on Mar 13, 2023
Apparently, what happened was that the defendant's attorney moved that the plaintiff (which, of is a criminal case, would be the government) be ordered to produce some sort of evidence. The judge gave the prosecution two weeks to produce the evidence. When the defendant's attorney... View More
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