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7 day notice

Answered 3 years and 11 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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You are not a tenant to the LL and therefore a "squatter". You have no right to stay and if you force an eviction you simply ensure that you won't be renting anywhere decent for the next 5+ years. Move out anywhere else before this escalates.
You are not a tenant to the LL and therefore a "squatter". You have no right to stay and if you force an eviction you simply ensure that you won't be... Read Answer

Can I take legal action against my property management company?

Answered 3 years and 11 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Not likely unless you have a viable lease agreement thats in place. If you do then you need to retain a tenant lawyer to intervene. 
Not likely unless you have a viable lease agreement thats in place. If you do then you need to retain a tenant lawyer to intervene. 

Can a corporation evict a holdover tenant without a lawyer in Duval County, Fl.?

Answered 3 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Retain counsel is the universal solution
Retain counsel is the universal solution

who do i talk to about my apartment complex?

Answered 4 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Normally those contacts are made by email, mail, or in person.   Did you reread your lese for its time periods an automatic renewals.   Have you called them?   Do your homework first
Normally those contacts are made by email, mail, or in person.   Did you reread your lese for its time periods an automatic... Read Answer

Renewal issue.

Answered 4 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Move out or agree to their terms
Move out or agree to their terms

need to remove son 's girlfriend from the house .My rental property.

Answered 4 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Evict her through the courts. Depending on circumstances ejectment may be the remedy
Evict her through the courts. Depending on circumstances ejectment may be the remedy

Is there anything I can do since I had to leave my apartment due to severe mold issue?

Answered 4 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Did you take a sample of the mold?   Did you seek medical treatment and sicuss with the doctor about the causation?   Did you contact an attorney for a consultation?
Did you take a sample of the mold?   Did you seek medical treatment and sicuss with the doctor about the causation?   Did you contact... Read Answer

Do I need a lawyer?

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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If you feel you can handle it yourself, then you do not need a lawyer
If you feel you can handle it yourself, then you do not need a lawyer

Eviction or other possible way?

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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The procedure is called ejectment
The procedure is called ejectment

Getting my girlfriend and her 11 yr old daughter out of my home that I own

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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She is still living in your house with her 11 year old daughter and alleging sexual misconduct.   Stop mentioning names   Stop making public statements and venting to everyone you meet   retain an attorney   The procedure is called ejectment  
She is still living in your house with her 11 year old daughter and alleging sexual misconduct.   Stop mentioning names   Stop making... Read Answer

We belong to a group of Patriots that have formed a PAC. We need to make sure we are doing things right

Answered 4 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Is there a question?   sound like you need to retain an attorney                       .
Is there a question?   sound like you need to retain an attorney                    ... Read Answer

I am leasing a home with a month to month contract

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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All he has to do is give you a one month notice
All he has to do is give you a one month notice

Have water issue and now mold need lawyer for guidance on getting out of lease

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Contact a lawyer
Contact a lawyer

Can I request the move out survey from the tenant before me?

Answered 4 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Thre is no harm in asking.
Thre is no harm in asking.

Should an eviction be on my credit or show on a background check?

Answered 4 years and 8 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Yes - if a lawsuit was filed against you, as it seems it was, then you have an eviction on your record. 
Yes - if a lawsuit was filed against you, as it seems it was, then you have an eviction on your record. 

Can my landlord send me a text message and give me 30 days to move out is that legal i am on a month to month lease

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Depends on the type of tenancy and the term of the lease. If you expect to challenge this  - you need to retain a tenant lawyer ASAP. 
Depends on the type of tenancy and the term of the lease. If you expect to challenge this  - you need to retain a tenant lawyer ASAP. 

Rent for my business

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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If you have a commercial rental and no lease or breached the lease, your inability to move is of no concern if the LL has a legitimate basis to terminate the tenancy. You will need to hire a tenant lawyer ASAP to address this. 
If you have a commercial rental and no lease or breached the lease, your inability to move is of no concern if the LL has a legitimate basis to... Read Answer

How do we handle disputing rental deposit deductions with international/uncommunicative landlord?

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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NO way to tell until the documents are examined by a lawyer, which you will need to retain at an hourly rate/retainer. Its not when you recieve the 83.49 letter its when its mailed that matters and whether its actually required. 
NO way to tell until the documents are examined by a lawyer, which you will need to retain at an hourly rate/retainer. Its not when you recieve the... Read Answer

Can a landlord raise your rent by 4 times

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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The LL can raise MTM rent to any rate they want. You either pay it or move out elsewhere. Its obvious the LL is not interest in renting to you for some reason, or thinks they can get 8k a month as rent. 
The LL can raise MTM rent to any rate they want. You either pay it or move out elsewhere. Its obvious the LL is not interest in renting to you for... Read Answer

Landlord signed commercial lease renewal and mailed to tenant. The tenant has not provided original back.

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Possibly - your father needs to recant the lease in writing if he intends to do something different. This needs to be done with your business lawyer ASAP. 
Possibly - your father needs to recant the lease in writing if he intends to do something different. This needs to be done with your business lawyer... Read Answer
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google liquidated damages   There are many detailed articles which explains the term
google liquidated damages   There are many detailed articles which explains the term

Interpretation of the Fl statute 83.53 the landlord to enter the dwelling unit from time to time

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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There is no brightline standard. Every 6 months for inspection is not likely to be unreasonable. 
There is no brightline standard. Every 6 months for inspection is not likely to be unreasonable. 
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He just a typicall freeloader. Unfortunately, you will need to hire a lawyer to sue him for removal. 
He just a typicall freeloader. Unfortunately, you will need to hire a lawyer to sue him for removal. 

Recently had a stroke, I am on a program to cut down and quit smoking

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Not sure what the question is - but your medical issues are not a defense to eviction
Not sure what the question is - but your medical issues are not a defense to eviction

LEASE QUESTION FOR AN APARTMENT

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Not sure what the issue is - you gave notice you are leaving, which is presmably 15- 30 days, so not sure what you are expecting to accomplish? The security deposit gets dealt with after you vacate. 
Not sure what the issue is - you gave notice you are leaving, which is presmably 15- 30 days, so not sure what you are expecting to accomplish? The... Read Answer