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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 
I went to jury duty on 10/4/2022 and got another request to go on 11/2023. is that a mistake, ? can i just ignore it? i don't think this is fair.
answered on Nov 8, 2023
That was 11 years ago! Do you imagine that once you do jury duty you are immune forever from being required to do jury duty again? By all means, don't just ignore it. Call the clerk of court and ask about it. If you are told that it is a mistake, make sure you get something in writing.
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
I was lead to believe that the federal government would be taking care of the citizen's with hardship I had taken on a tenant to help make bills lower and was initially approved after email requested documents then made appointments to pickup funds upon arrival they asked me to sign the top... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2023
If you were falsely told by your tenant that they were going to receive government rent assistance which they didn’t receive, you can sue the tenant for the rent they agreed to pay you in your lease agreement.
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
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
Recently exposed to someone who had Covid. I woke up today sick, fever sore throat, but have court tomorrow. Today is Sunday so I won’t be able to contact the court till tomorrow - and my hearing is at 130pm the same day. It’s a pre-trial for a traffic ticket I chose to dispute. How easily will... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2023
What action you should take depends on whether you're well enough to appear. "Don't want to get others sick" is not an issue because you can simply wear a mask. If you're not well enough to make the trip, the best thing you can do is, first, try to reach a traffic ticket... 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 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
Our street in a protected historic district currently is a dead end with 10 households on it. At the end of the street is a small footpath that allows pedestrians to walk over to another street, so some of those properties currently have zero motor traffic.
A developer has bought a property... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2023
You hire an attorney who does this sort of work, not just real-estate. This is not anywhere close to a DIY project. This is complex litigation with lots of moving parts,.and if you want any chance of succeeding, you will have to hire top talent at a price.
Is it legal for a City Official working for 2 different neighboring towns in different positions, to a write an official recommendation/inspection in the name of Town A using his job title of Town B? With the official header head and seal of City A he does not currently hold said position in and... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
Your inquiry begs the question of, why is it a problem for you? The answer to your inquiry probably depends on whether Town A officially permits him to do that.
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
What should I do when I'm atheist/agnostic and can't seem to get help from these organizations? They in fact exist, such as the American Atheists, FFrF, Humanists but they don't have offices where I am and I can't seem to get help over the phone. Because of this, the things I... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
County-run shelters, legally, should be non-religious (but I have no knowledge of whether they actually are). You might want to try Palm Beach County Homeless Services, (561) 904-7900.
You might also try contacting the Florida Humanist Association, which does not have a shelter, but may... View More
Can I use it in a moment in which my life is threatened
answered on Jul 6, 2023
It is not, in general, illegal for a person aged 19 to possess a handgun. And, again in general, it is legal to possess a firearm in a vehicle if it is properly secured. So, it shouldn't be a problem.
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
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