Jacqueline Alicia Salcines Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 28, 2025

25% increase is outrageous and may clearly cause you to default. It does not sound like the landlord is abiding by the terms of the Contract. However, to be sure, the best way is to send the Contract to a real estate lawyer. Once we review it, we can advise if in fact there is a clause that caps... View More

It seems that you have a serious problem at hand. First, you have a corporate issue. The partnership has no impact on the performance of the lease, but the payment affects the partner's equity. Secondly, you need to review the lease thoroughly to know whether the landlord has the contractual... View More

The direct answer is that your argument is not necessarily in your favor but a good calculation may reduce your share and your landlord does not necessarily have the contractual right to increase your rent. Again, you should not go into the arbitration without representation.

While an estate planning and probate attorney will need to review the trust for a more precise and correct answer based on the actual terms of the trust, the general answer to your questions is that it should not be a problem as long as the terms of the trust are being followed and addressed. In... View More

If the injury occurred while performing work for the landlord, you might qualify for workers’ compensation if you are deemed an employee. Florida law defines an employee broadly, including those performing services for another for wages, and provides coverage for medical benefits and wage loss if... View More

There are two key issues to consider here.

First, do you have an employment agreement, or are you otherwise considered an employee of your landlord? If so, workers’ compensation may be your exclusive remedy. However, if your employment status is unclear, you may be able to pursue a... View More

There should be a notice of trust submitted in the county where the deceased lived (if they are deceased), you as beneficiary are entitled to a copy of the rust and you are entitled to regular accountings and various other rights you have and the trustee has obligations to do ongoing. You should... View More

In Florida, if you wish to be legally married, you must obtain a marriage license from the local Clerk of Court—such as in Osceola County—and ensure that the officiant signs and returns it to the Clerk within 10 days of the ceremony. This step is not optional: it’s a legal requirement for the... View More

If there is a wage garnishment, there is a judgment against you. Judgments are good for 20 years in Florida, so there is a long time before the statute runs. You filed for an exemption? You are the one who filed, nobody knows what the basis for your claim is. You have to prove that you are entitled... View More

The Fair Housing Act applies to condominiums, homeowner associations, cooperatives and other types of private corporations furnishing housing. Just be sure your ESA letter is from a mental health provider that has treated you and not obtained from one of those internet sites that will provide an... View More

First, have you looked to see if anyone has registered the name REDFIN PRINTS, or something similar? You mention that you want to trademark both the name and logo in Florida, so are you looking for federal registration or do you just want to protect the marks locally? If you're looking for... View More

In Florida, the law generally provides that a person or company who negligently causes damage to someone else’s property can be held legally and financially responsible. This includes both the individual who directly caused the damage and, in some cases, others connected to that person through a... View More

You need to talk to a patent attorney. If you are in a space where people normally obtain patent protection for innovative products, you may need to do so. Your patent attorney may be able to find a patent filing by your competitor -- but it is very likely that that their patent was filed within... View More

The gap insurance carrier is a completely separate company from the dealership, and the dealership is not your agent. The way to address the situation is to bite the bullet and contact the law firm that filed the lawsuit (or the credit union directly if the credit union filed the lawsuit on its... View More

Veronica LaVerne Robinson Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 18, 2025

There is so much to consider before signing your share of the house to your Husband. If the house was purchased during the time of the marriage, then the house is marital property. If mortgage payments or other improvements were made to the home with marital funds, then the house is considered... View More

Before signing over your share of the house, it's important to understand the full legal and financial impact. Even if you’re not on the mortgage, being listed on the deed means you have a legal ownership interest—and in Florida, you likely also have a marital interest in the property,... View More

If you co-own a home in Florida with your ex-girlfriend and contributed funds from the sale of an inherited property, you have several legal options to recover your investment—despite being barred from the property due to a restraining order.

Because your name is on the deed, you are... View More

You have two distinct but connected issues here: (1) recovering your investment in the co-owned home despite the restraining order, and (2) potential IRS tax consequences related to the sale of the inherited property.

1. Recovering Your Investment in the Co-Owned Home (Florida)

Even... View More

This is a Florida Probate Matter, you will need to get a Florida Probate Attorney to pursue some version of probate in Florida, if a probate was already done in another state previously, an ancillary probate will be required in Florida for the property. A copy of the deed will also be helpful to... View More

You do not mention whether the father is listed on the birth certificate. If he is not then you are in full control. If he is listed then you can try to apply for the passports and explain that you cannot locate the father. Last resort, you can apply to the court for a court order. It would be a... View More