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I am a tenured federal government employee who was recently placed on a disciplinary progress plan due to alleged unprofessional conduct. This was based on an investigation conducted by my immediate superior, who questioned my coworkers about an incident. I was neither informed of this... View More 
answered on Mar 29, 2025
I am sorry that you are dealing with this. Your situation is not uncommon and agencies do not, unless listed in the collective bargaining agreement, do not always have access to your investigation. You are likely best to keep a low profile during the upcoming RIFs and prepare to fight if you are... View More
I am applying for a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) license in Florida and have come across Rule 69V-40.0113, Florida Administrative Code, regarding license approval. I have some charge-offs and delinquent accounts. Will it be required that these accounts are paid off or be in a payment plan... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
In Florida, financial responsibility is indeed a key factor in determining MLO license approval. Your delinquent accounts and charge-offs may be considered "adverse credit history information" under Rule 69V-40.0113, which regulators use to evaluate your financial responsibility when... View More
Do I need a hard money lender license in Florida for a business offering loans strictly for business purposes, such as real estate purchase, rehab, or fix and flips, under my brand name as a white label entity? My role would involve soliciting loan applications, scrutinizing them, and forwarding... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
For your specific business model offering strictly business-purpose loans for real estate investments, you likely don't need a mortgage lender license in Florida. Florida Statute 494.00115.3.d explicitly exempts individuals who "make only nonresidential mortgage loans and sell loans only... View More
I live in Florida and urgently need my birth certificate from New York to apply for a passport for an upcoming cruise. I lost my birth certificate and can't expedite receiving it online or travel to New York myself due to timing and cost constraints. My aunt, who lives in New York, is willing... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
No. Florida courts wouldn't have jurisdiction. Contact the New York agency and ask them how your aunt can pick up a birth certificate for you.
I am facing an issue with my county government. They have taken away our home rule rights by misleading us into adding "and breach the charter," effectively barring us from amending it. Despite complaints from citizens and discussions with the police, the government is refusing to... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You're dealing with a serious issue regarding your county government and home rule rights. When local governments potentially overstep their authority by restricting charter amendments, you may have grounds for legal action through administrative appeals, state court challenges, or even... View More
If Person A, who is in Florida, records a phone call with Person B, who is in Texas inside a grocery store's break room, without notifying Person B, is it legal? Person A recorded the call due to weird background noises. Texas is a one-party consent state, whereas Florida requires two-party... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
When you record phone calls across state lines, you're navigating tricky legal waters. Interstate call recording generally follows the stricter law between the two states involved. In your scenario, Florida's two-party consent requirement would likely take precedence over Texas's... View More
How is the President able to proceed with deportations of legal immigrants despite a judge's ruling against such actions? I'm concerned about the legal justification and whether these actions violate any legal principles.
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
The Trump administration proceeded with deportations even after a judge issued a temporary restraining order, arguing that some deportation flights were already in international airspace when the ruling came down. The administration insisted it did not defy the court order, claiming the... View More
I have been dealing with a bedbug infestation for nearly 5 years in my apartment, and the pest control measures have been ineffective. Additionally, there is a persistent roach problem. Recently, a contractor left my refrigerator unplugged, causing the food inside to spoil, and the management... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2025
It would be best to consult your local Legal Aid Office, which should be able to provide free representation and/or advice. As you are writing from Jacksonville, see:
https://www.jaxlegalaid.org/get-help/service-areas/housing/housing-landlord-tenant
I am a property manager for a vacation rental agency in Florida, and we have concerns regarding the new executive order about Canadian citizens needing to register with US immigration if they stay longer than 30 days, effective 4/11/2025. Many of our Canadian guests are asking about the... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
Under the new executive order effective April 11, 2025, Canadian citizens staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days are required to register with U.S. immigration authorities. For those already in the U.S. or arriving before April 11, the 30-day period begins on April 11 itself. This means that if... View More
Why are my drug charges not showing on the Clerk of Courts website in Madison County, Florida, even though my other charges, such as speeding and driving with a suspended license, are?
answered on Mar 12, 2025
If you know enough to search the clerks website, you should call them and ask them
this is not a question for a criminal defense lawyer
I am looking to obtain a State ID without a Social Security Number (SSN). I have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), a registered LLC, and a Business ID. My business is registered in Florida, though I am open to applying for a State ID in any... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2025
Obtaining a state-issued identification card without a Social Security Number (SSN) can be challenging, especially without a U.S. residential address. While some states, like California, have expanded ID eligibility to include undocumented residents, they typically require proof of residency within... View More
I'm seeking to confirm the credentials and legal standing of an individual named Nicholas Maceus, who claims to be a graduate of George Washington School of Law. How can I verify that he is a licensed lawyer and eligible to practice law in Florida?
answered on Feb 27, 2025
Search for his name on the Fla. Bar website, Floridabar.org.
I need to correct a typo on my Miami-Dade marriage certificate to apply for my deceased husband's Social Security funds. My middle name is misspelled as "Rosa" instead of "Rose." I have already contacted the Miami-Dade County Clerk's office. I currently reside in... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
To correct the typo on your Miami-Dade marriage certificate from Michigan, you'll need to submit an Amendment Application to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. You can download this form from their website, complete it, and include copies of supporting documents that show the correct... View More
As a former HOA President, I am concerned about the current Board's decision to switch from mailing election notices to only using email, potentially excluding elderly homeowners who may not have email access. Last year, we adhered to Florida law by mailing out notices and ballots, setting a... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
In order to be valid to notify owners by email, the HOA is required to obtain a written consent from that homeowner consenting to receiving notices by email only. If there is more than one owner, each owner would need to consent.
I'm experiencing flooding in my backyard because my neighbor filled in a swale or easement for rainwater, violating our HOA bylaws in Florida. Despite informing the neighbor, HOA, and property management over the past year and providing documented evidence, no action has been taken. I've... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2025
You can call county code enforcement and/or your water management district. You should also consult with an attorney because there is a civil claim for trespass when water is diverted off of one property onto another.
If I've already filed my appeal to the court by myself can I now pay a lawyer to pull it back and revise it?
answered on Feb 9, 2025
Certainly you can hire an attorney for the purpose of revising it.
The “Judge” was a local Attorney hired by the City titled as a “Hearing Master” with a City Police Attorney as their prosecutor
answered on Jan 8, 2025
yes this happens all the time and as long as the trier of fact can remain objective and neutral, there is no illegality
the ink would make it photographically reproducible and would be the same as the rubber stamp seal of the notary. law below: it would not be the embosser alone. but an embosser with ink making it an inked embosser. so it would be an inked stamp with the embosser.
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answered on Jan 3, 2025
Under Florida Statute 117.05(3)(a), Florida notaries are required to use a rubber stamp seal that includes specific information, such as the notary’s name, the words “Notary Public - State of Florida,” the notary’s commission number, and the commission expiration date. The law mandates the... View More
The citrus county ship PROGRAM was to build a house for my father, a veteran. Unfortunately, my father had no control over the building. The county was asked several times about the septic and drain field that was to be replaced per the contract, during building. All I got was the run around.... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your father and the ordeal you have gone through with the property. What kind of lawyer? You could start by making calls to attorneys who have experience with real estate... View More
I provided previous documentation via emails, physician verification of my disabilities, numerous phone calls to the leasing office records, documentation of my maintenance requests falsely solved in the resident portal as well as these willful violations of my right to ensure a safe and peaceful... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2024
You may be able to terminate the lease. However, it appears you likely need to provide a notice to cure under the statute and thereafter you may be able to exercise your right to termination of the lease and/or rent abatement.
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