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How do I handle a serious mold infestation in a Florida property I rent from someone else?
The health issues caused by some types of mold have captured everyone’s attention in recent years. Small patches of mold are often cleaned easily. We are not talking about those in this post though–we are discussing large mold infestations, potentially of toxic mold strains. What do you do if you have this in a property [...]
Continue reading...Social Security for Former Spouses
Friday, April 13, 2012
Social Security provides some benefits for spouses, as long as certain conditions are met. This also applies to former spouses, whether through divorce or death (or maybe both!). Social Security benefits are based on the amount of money a person made in their lifetime—the more money they made over their lifetime, the more the benefit [...]
Continue reading...Sarasota’s Red-Light Cameras
Monday, February 13, 2012
Red-light cameras have been the talk of Sarasota for months, with many citizens and officials staunchly for or against them. SmithLaw found a little bit more about the subject for its blog readers. Red-light cameras are a response to the many accidents caused by running red lights. The Florida Highway Administration’s site reports that [...]
Continue reading...The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA was created to help protect consumers from unfair debt collecting practices. It is a federal law and applies in every state, often in conjunction with state laws. Florida’s state law is called the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act or FCCPA. SmithLaw’s blog post detailing that can be [...]
Continue reading...Tried to Park in Downtown Sarasota Lately?
Thursday, February 2, 2012
It has gotten a little trickier, hasn’t it? Here is the lowdown on those parking meters: Right now (as of February 2012), a metered spot will cost you $1 an hour if you are parking Monday through Saturday from 9am until 8pm (except on city holidays, when it is not enforced). But, you can also [...]
Continue reading...Five Things You Wanted to Know About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the State of Florida
Friday, January 27, 2012
1. How long does the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy process take in Florida? Typically, a Florida bankruptcy case can take four to six months. However, no case is the same and timelines vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Your attorney’s schedule, the trustee’s schedule, and the timing of when you take your educational [...]
Continue reading...Four Resources for Managing Your Money Wisely
Friday, January 27, 2012
These days, everyone can use a little advice on managing his or her money. We have compiled some links below to help you with budgeting, reducing debt, and more. http://www.bankrate.com/calculators.aspx Bankrate.com offers many calculators to help you figure out your home equity, time it will take to pay off credit cards, what a mortgage [...]
Continue reading...Is there an alternative to bankruptcy in the state of Florida?
Friday, January 27, 2012
Bankruptcy is often a good choice for individuals facing overwhelming debt. Bankruptcy offers a solution to financial crisis for many people when there is no other relief in sight. However, many Floridians do not know there are alternatives to bankruptcy. We have all seen signs on the side of the road that offer: Cheap Debt [...]
Continue reading...Recreational Fishing Licenses in Florida
Monday, October 10, 2011
The state of Florida requires recreational fishing licenses—two different ones—for freshwater and saltwater fishing. Christopher Smith urges you to educate yourself about the requirements, so you can avoid the fines you will pay if you are found fishing without the proper license. An important part of understanding what license you need, is knowing whether you [...]
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- Lunch Date with your Dog?
- The Castle Doctrine in Florida
- Stopped for a DUI? What are Your Options?
- Being harassed by debt collectors?
- A Primer on Florida’s Motor Vehicle Insurance Requirements
Sunday, April 29, 2012
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