I own a mobile home and have been in it for 20 years on the same land. Do not own the land been paying lot rent. Owner sold land and plans to rezone commercial. Served eviction. Do I have any legal options? People have told me about living there for a certain amount of time that I may have land... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2022
No, the people do not know what they are talking about. What they may be trying to reference is "Adverse Possession", you can look this up, but this is not applicable to your circumstances because you have just been a renter, paying rent. If you have a lease or rental agreement, you... View More
I purchased a piece of property to build a new home, we have closed and the deed has been filed. The neighboring lot is also building a new home and their contractor has placed a dumpster and the spoils from digging a pool on my property without permission. How can I force them to remove it... View More
Her husband is money hungry and wants to sell the house. She left a will I just found leaving everything to me what can I do thanks also husband signed a paper saying he does not help her with the mortgage at all please help
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answered on Dec 15, 2021
You must get a probate attorney and probate the will.
answered on Nov 19, 2021
The date of actual possession.
You refer to Florida Statute 95.18 Real property actions; adverse possession without color of title (one of the two adverse possession statutes in Florida):
"(1) When the possessor has been in actual continued possession of real property for 7... View More
I live in Palm Beach County Florida and my landlord stated that the property is only zoned for 18 parking spaces. The building is classified as a multi-family dwelling and is 17,971 square ft. The lot is 1.53 acres
20 apartments with two bedrooms each.
Ample space for parking but... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2021
You had best ask this question of the county planning and zoning agency.
My dad didn't want to put any money in the house to be built,so he did not. About 2yrs went by an my father took a nasty fall down the balcony stairs one night an now he has neurological problems an of course on medication. One evening i looked up the property an it use to be in both there... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2021
It wouldn't be your "inheritance" until he were to die. But you could talk to an attorney about possibly becoming his guardian and asking that the deed be set aside.
Then met my grandma and had 4 kids (never married). They broke up when my mom was in her early teens. He moved in with an other woman. Years later my grandma passes and his son lived in the home on and off. In Vieques there was some property thing that happened and his son put his name on that... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2021
So you're talking about property in Vieques, Puerto Rico? If so, you must consult an attorney who is a member of the Puerto Rico Bar Association (either a lawyer in Puerto Rico or one who is a member of that Bar but practices elsewhere). Also, even if you were talking about property in... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2021
If the rent isn't paid, the landlord can evict both of you, if that's what you wanted to ask.
answered on Sep 9, 2021
So you're talking about theft of your timber? If so, the options would be to call the police to initiate criminal charges and/or to file suit for your economic losses. Don't know why you think being landlocked is an issue.
I've been served papers from the owner next-door to me is suing me about my property. there's a lot more issues with this.
answered on Sep 7, 2021
If you mean you directly sent an email to someone about your legal issue, you cannot re-contact that person by posting to the Justia site. You instead must contact that person directly. Or do you instead mean you previously posted your issue on the Justia site but no one responded? If you mean... View More
Lived there since 2013, but never said a word. Now, after cutting all the plants she had, she claims part of my fence was in her property. I paid for a survey and indeed a portion is, which means i would have to tear all lighting, palms, etc. Does the adverse possession law apply since she never... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2021
Probably, yes. Florida Statute 95.16 provides as follows (in pertinent part):
"Real property actions; adverse possession under color of title.—
(1) When the occupant, ... entered into possession of real property under a claim of title exclusive of any other right, founding... View More
Last month it's discovered that the easements require a 100' setback, not the 50' that shows up on the survey we were given by the seller which makes it impossible to build anything without a variance. Got the meeting for that, all is well, hearing set for mid Sep. Friday my... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2021
Your written agreement with the house dealer should have all the answers.
THERE ARE 45 OWNERS OF A PIECE OF PROPERTY, SOME WOULD LIKE TO SIGN IT OVER TO THE CITY WHERE WE LIVE. SOME DO NOT. CAN SOME PEOPLE DO A QUICK CLAIM AND BE FREE OF ANY OWNERSHIP/LIABILITY? OR MUST EVERYONE DO A QUICK CLAIM?
answered on Jul 23, 2021
Perhaps. How was this divided ownership come into existence? And what sort of potential liability are you concerned about? Strictly speaking, the grantee (the city) would have to accept the gift to make it complete.
It's "quitclaim", by the way; it means to surrender or... View More
Neighbor issues of on going events of harassment since December 19th-2020 to current. Some involves a fence I paid for $600.00 as I want reimbursement for all the emotional distress and damages he has done to the fence.. He has carpet tacks which he furiously bashed them to fence all across top and... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2021
There is no "pro bono list of lawyers". I suggest you schedule a consultation with a general practice attorney in your area to at least obtain advice, if not also representation that should start with a cease & desist letter.
If you cannot afford to consult or hire a lawyer,... View More
Our Florida HOA approved and certified our application for a tan fence even though our community guidelines call for white. A month later our fence co contacted the HOA telling them they approved a tan fence, at which time the HOA issued an amended approval for white fencing. Can they do that?
answered on Jun 13, 2021
If the fence hadn’t been installed yet, yes, they can correct their error. If the color wasn’t clear from the application, the HOA might be able to amend approval even if the fence was installed. If it was clear from the application the fence was tan, you asked for a variance and you installed... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2021
If you are asking about "squatting" (occupying property knowing it's not yours), you can't acquire title to it free of charge.
A new library was built in a new location to replace the old one. Just curious to see what could happen to the old library since it has a reverter clause.
answered on Feb 25, 2021
You ask if it would be void "based on this law", without saying which law you are referring to. Did you leave something out, or did you mean to ask if there is any law that would void it out? I suggest you re-phrase.
To the public from accessing it? Or make my neighbors help pay for maintenace?
answered on Feb 20, 2021
You might get away with putting up a gate if you give the others keys. But it is doubtful that you can require them to help maintain the roadway.
There is no easement in place for it on my survey at all since it's brand-new, nor was there one for the previous owner of his home even if it wasn't new. According to our survey, it's 100% no doubt about it on our property. We have been nothing but nice and willing to work with him,... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2021
And you want to know if you are liable? No. But if he does sue, ask your homeowner's insurance company to take care of it. by getting an attorney for you.
Can I have legal/financial problems for not paying taxes on vacant land lots ( Seabring, Highland County, Florida) that my ex-husbands purchased back in 2004 on my name? I stopped paying taxes and other fees on this lots 6-7 years ago, and worry if eventually county can put lean on my house that is... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2021
The county can auction off the property for unpaid taxes in a tax deed sale. Your bigger concern is if there are any code enforcement violations which have generated fines. If Code Enforcement issues fines it can record liens which attach to any property you own. You also have liability if... View More
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