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Tenant Landlord Disputes

My husband and I signed a one year lease on a single-family dwelling in Sarasota, FL on 3/1/10. At the time of the lease signing, the landlord disclosed that he wanted to remain in possession of a section of the dwelling that is attached to the rear of the residence, with it's own entrance.

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Child Support Payments and Social Security

My ex-husband informed me he will retire at age 62, very soon. He says my son will be eligible for social security. Does this mean his monthly child support payments will end?

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Neighbor's Willow Causing Damage to Fence and Patio

My neighbor (and best friend!) lives next door and had a willow tree planted within a foot or two from our fence line. The tree is 20-30 ft tall after 6 or so years. It has lifted our mutual fence, pushed up our patio, and now the roots are coming up through our lawn.

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Can I Make Candle Holders Out of Recycled Wine Bottles With the Labels Intact?

I want to find out if anyone knows the legalities of using recycled wine bottles with their labels still intact to make candles and sell them at a craft fair. I have seen a few web sites that make serving trays out of liquor bottles with their labels.

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Dogs Abandoned at Boarding Kennel

I run a boarding kennel and I had a client drop their dogs off to board. They are now a month over their departure date and I can't get hold of the owners.

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Power of Attorney Responsibilities

Does the person who has POA for a parent, have a responsibility to provide financial reports to the other siblings?

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Helping Parent With Her Finances Without a Power of Attorney

Two of three sisters were given power of attorney for their mother. Now the mother wants to see documentation of her money, bills, and bank statements presented in a simple way so she can understand what she has left and how it is being saved and managed.

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Getting Your Affairs in Order for Your Kids

I'm afraid that in the event of my death my kids would have no ideal what to do. They would need to call to have social security benefits and retirement payments stopped. They would also, need to know what bills need to be paid, etc. I pay everything online and don't get paper statements.

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Financial Responsibility for Funeral Costs

Who's responsible for a funeral when there is a spouse?

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Can Apartment Tenants Feed Wildlife on the Premises in Washington?

Do any of my fellow ThriftyFun Family members happen to know the legality of a landlord telling tenants that we can no longer feed the squirrels and birds "out of the shell" nuts? We were notified that each of us who do will have to pay a non-refundable $300.00 pet fee ....

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How Can I Resolve a Repair Dispute With Condo Manager?

There was a leak in the ceiling, I reported it to condo management. The condo management said the upstairs owner has to repair his tub and tile. Then only upstairs owner will repair ceiling.

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Who is Responsible for Maintenance in a Rented Duplex?

I sold my home about 10 years ago and downsized. I lived in apartments up until 3 years ago when I rented a duplex. My question is: are expectations and/or laws different when it comes to maintenance in a duplex or house as compared to an apartment?

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Child Visitation Advice

I need help. My ex wants me to send my child to him for the summer, but he has never met her. He does not pay me child support because he gets SSI and they can't garnish his check.

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Getting an Apostille for South Korea

How to get an apostille for South Korea?

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Problems With Other Tenants

I live in a basement apartment of a house which is supposed to be totally non-smoking. My upstairs neighbors smoke pot constantly and I smell cigarette odors from them.

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Proper Use of Estate Monies to Repair House

Is it legal to use estate monies before 6 months have gone by, to do repairs and cleaning on a house that is unsafe and deduct these costs from the estate money left to pay bills, etc. I hope someone has this knowledge.

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Unable to Work Due to a Car Accident

I will try to make this short, I was in a car accident 2 years ago. It was not my fault. I was told by the doctors, after months of therapy that I was able to go back to work. I listened to him and to my friends and went back to work, even though I knew my body was not up to it.

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Financial Liability for an Auto Accident

A friend was at fault in a fender bender. My friend doesn't have any money to spare and is $200 late on her rent already. The lady she hit turned it in to the police of course, as is the law, but she doesn't have really much damage. The damage estimate is for $1000 dollars.

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Court Case Reference Numbers

What does KA083181RM means for the sheriffs dept? It refers to a court case.

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Driving Without a Windshield in Arizona

Can you drive on a city street without a windshield?

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