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Q: Is it even legal for a mortgage company to return the monthly payments and then push foreclosure?

Since January 2013 Central Mortgage Company of Little Rock, AR has been returning my brother's mortgage payments, checks uncashed/undeposited and now they are foreclosing because he is "delinquent" on his mortgage

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 8, 2013

In order to answer this question we need to see the record of payments that he has and the foreclosure suit papers. Yes, they can actually do this, but he might have some very valid defenses and a way to completely beat the mortgage company.

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Q: When does a tenant"s 30 day notice begin? Date of giving notice or first of the month?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jun 14, 2013

The date of giving the notice, but that has to be by a certain day of the month.

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Q: The owner of my rental property died. Her niece wants me to pay the rent to her. She does not own the home. Do I have to?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jun 4, 2013

Well you have to pay rent to someone who now owns the home or who will own the home through probate or a trust. Find out if a probate has been filed and pay the personal representative.

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Q: What is the florida statue of limitation on dialysis law suit? how many years?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 20, 2013

Negligence? 4 years. Breach of contract? 5 years.

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Q: I bought a 2008 Chevy Tahoe 3/6/13. It had a gd Carfax. I put it in for a oil change and found it had extensive damage.

What recourse do I have? My son and I spoke with Orlando Automotive Group of Winter Garden, Fl. several times before I came from N.J. To Fl. They are refusing to give me my money back. Crystal Chevy in Homosassa, Fl. says the front stabilizer bars are missing the bars are bent in the rear besides... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 13, 2013

The problem here is that you have to get the car fixed and then maybe sue them. It would cost many thousands to do this. I think I spoke with you on the phone about it. No attorneys that I know would take a case like this on a contingency fee basis, but you might have a cause of action for... View More

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Q: What does a proposed order of transcripts mean
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 13, 2013

A proposed order is one that has been proposed. A transcript is the written words as to what was said by whom at a hearing or a trial. This could mean that someone has submitted a proposed order to have the court reporter transcribe something and perhaps have the state pay for it, if a criminal... View More

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Q: What are the issues in horn v.general motors corporation
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 13, 2013

strict liability in tort based on a defective product appears to have been the main issue.

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Q: I received a traffic ticket in Mississippi for running a red light.

I received a traffic ticket in Mississippi for running a red light. My license and residence is in Florida. I don't have any tickets on my record. Can I take traffic school to have ticket waived with no points on my license?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 7, 2013

You would need to ask a lawyer in MS, not FL.

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Q: Can a finance company charge interest on late fees that have accrued after the principal has been paid?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on May 7, 2013

We need more facts in order to answer this question. Finance companies are notorious for doing things that they should not do.

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Q: How do i verify that the person who called to serve summons is real
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Apr 25, 2013

You might be able to look online and see if the person was appointed as a process server in the case.

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Q: Looking for charts or statics regarding free legal service for my paper - lookifor the need of this in civil or criminal
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 15, 2013

Do an internet search. The pro bono attorney in criminal cases is the public defender's office. There are various legal aid societies throughout the counties. Get information from the Florida Bar on who has won pro bono awards.

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Q: The amount of baby cribs required by law in florida for a timeshare resort or hotel?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2012

To my knowledge there is no requirement. But that does not mean that there is none. One would look to the statutes on hotels for an answer.

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Q: Who is Terry in the Bailey v. United states case?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 26, 2012

This might be a reference to Terry v. Ohio, the stop an frisk case.

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Q: I Have a moving violation for school zone speed violation section 316.1895 (10). Must I attend a traffic school program?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 16, 2012

Do you have an answer to this question by now? No, you are not required to attend traffic school.

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Q: In the state of florida, can i notorize for my brother-in-law?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 16, 2012

I believe you can. Read your materials on this topic.

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Q: How i cancellation an affidavit ?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 15, 2012

To update the one you did, might be the only way to accomplish this. To explain more fully. In order to advise, any attorney would need to see the affidavit and know the facts.

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Q: Re: DFAR 252.225-7003 How is Puerto Rico treated - part of USA?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 3, 2012

You need to explain the facts around your question. I don't know what you have sited.

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Q: What is the best legal way to save on capitol gains money owed if I give my niece a rental home I own in Florida.

I bought the house for $62,000.00 in 1982 and the most recent FMV is $160,000.00. What is the best route to take on this ? Thank you

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 3, 2012

You will probably need to consult with an accountant as to the best road to take taxwise. The trick is that although you say it's most recent fmv is 160, it is probably much less than that.

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Q: How long do I have to file a reponse to a motion to dismiss in Federal Ct. (Florida), 14 or 21?

It is on a Amended complaint if that makes a difference.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 3, 2012

I hope you filed the response within the proper amount of time, which I believe is 14.

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Q: What does clock in mean on a subpoena to appear
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 3, 2012

It means clock. What else could it mean? Perhaps it gives the time.

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