An apartment owner has a legal duty to protect any person that is rightfully on the premises from criminal attacks that are foreseeable. A criminal attack would be foreseeable if the apartment building was located in an area that experienced crime of this type in the past. If so and the building... View More

Yes, you can sue the apartment complex/landlord. The non-working security cameras are a huge red flag and will likely impart liability on the landlord. If other similar crimes have occurred in the complex, this will further show the landlord knew of the danger and failed to protect the occupants... View More

Negligent security is a real and recognized claim under florida law. These facts suggest the claim is worth consulting a lawyer. The property had a duty here to exercise reasonable care, and if there's a history of violent crime that would have required heightened security, cameras,... View More

You are asking two separate questions, legally.

You have no legal responsibility to house your younger brother.

Regarding the lease, tell the landlord that you are canceling. Do not take possession of the property. You may lose any deposit that may have been made. Speak with a local... View More

You can call the sheriff.

Florida Statute 82.036:

(2) A property owner or his or her authorized agent may request from the sheriff of the county in which the property is located the immediate removal of a person or persons unlawfully occupying a residential dwelling pursuant to... View More

It sounds as if once you’re former spouse found out about the inheritance, they hired a lawyer to vacate the final judgment and make a play towards that inheritance. They’re probably claiming some type of fraud on your part. However, an inheritance is not subject to equitable distribution, so I... View More

Under Florida law, you may be liable if your dog bites a member of the HOA who enters your condo, provided that the person is lawfully on your property. According to § 767.04. Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons bitten., the owner of a dog is liable for damages if the dog bites any... View More

The Judge's Judicial Assistant may be able to answer your question. If you don't have the phone number, look up your Judge in the online judicial directory for your county, go to his/her directory page, and see the number and the JA's name. Otherwise, schedule a legal consultation... View More

If there's FAULT on your part, liability could potentially lie with both you [your business] and the landlord. Whether there's any potential court-finding of fault is an issue that would take a close examination of the facts and circumstances.

In a word, no, not without penalty. Your lease doesn't require a fence. The fact the fence was there doesn't mean the owner is required to keep it up. It was either illegal or in such disrepair that the owner decided to remove it. Read your lease for a termination clause, or leave when... View More

Your landlord is not responsible for your living arrangements. You need to leave on March 4, period. Otherwise, you are subject to eviction and possibly a suit if the landlord is unable to allow his new tenants to take possession pursuant to the lease he signed with them. Once an eviction complaint... View More

That depends on the language in your association documents and if you are truly a HOA under Chapter 720 or a COA (condo association) under Chapter 718. Sometimes homes with lots are still organized as COAs and vice versa. Some HOA documents provide for unlimited fines. If you communicate with... View More

If he will accept your portion of the property, you can deed it to him. However, that does not end your financial obligation under the mortgage. If he does not pay it, your credit will be affected. If you want to force the sale of the property, you can through a partition lawsuit. In a partition... View More

If I understand you correctly, you wish to waive whatever rights you have regarding the property, both possessory and financial, as well as whatever rights you have to insurance proceeds, even though you may be giving up a very substantial amount of money. Yes, you can waive your rights and sell... View More

You can politely ask your wife's parents for permission to access the home and retrieve your belongings. It’s best to communicate respectfully and clearly explain your intent. This can be done through a direct conversation, a phone call, or through a written message (email or letter). If... View More

If I understand you correctly, you live in a complex or condo bldg. and are renting a unit from the unit owner, and in that complex or condo bldg., none of the owners had to pay water bills for their particular units (because water was included for the maintenance fees) until recently, when the... View More

Once the 3 day period is up, the LL has no obligation to accept your rent and can proceed with the eviction complaint. You DO NOT want the eviction complaint to be filed, so if the 3 days are up, I recommend that you vacate the property.

In Florida, a landlord is liable for any injuries that a third-party suffers due to a tenants dog attack. The third-party could pursue a claim against the landlord based on a theory of negligence, if the landlord knew or should’ve known that the dog had violent propensities. You should also call... View More

Maintenance people are not required to have a CAM license. Florida Statutes grant associations the right to enter into a unit during reasonable hours. There is no exemption for the statute and if you refuse the association can change the locks and bill you for the charges.

The association... View More

You do not have to stay past or pay for days beyond the end date of the lease that was executed by the parties. Technically, it would be a breach of contract if you stay beyond the date agreed to by the parties. I would not stay beyond that nor pay for it if the contract says otherwise.