BERNHARDT RILEY Landlord/Tenant Issues Florida law requires very specific timelines and procedures that a landlord or property manager must comply with in attempting to eviction of a tenant and in order to avoid a dismissal of their case. Likewise, a tenant must also abide by certain timelines in order to prevent a default and grant … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Florida Condominium Law Whether you are an HOA or condominium owner, you may be faced with issues concerning the Florida Condominium Act, disaster recovery, hurricane claims, water and mold damage, injury claims in common areas, covenant enforcements, budget increases, enforcement claims, leasing restrictions, and lien foreclosures. Whether you are forced to deal with … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Mechanics Lien The Florida legislature enacted the Florida Construction Lien Law (Mechanic’s Liens) in order to protect the rights of all parties to the construction process, including owners, contractors, and subcontractors. Bernhardt Riley helps to draft and interpret of all forms contemplated by the Florida Construction Lien Law, including: Notices of Commencement Notices … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Toxic Mold & Water Intrusions Toxic Mold Water intrusions, busted water pipes, roofing damages, defective construction and even faulty dehumidifiers can all lead to the occurrence of toxic mold from excessive moisture in your home. The resulting toxic mold can ruin drywall, and trigger health problems. “Toxic mold” refers to molds that produce … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Bed Bug Infestation Bed bug infestations have resulted in physical and psychological injuries, lost wages, medical bills, damage to personal property, remediation expenses and extermination bills. If you have been bitten by bed bugs due to the negligence of a property owner, resort, motel, apartment, assisted living facilities or any other type of … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Estate Planning Planning and preparation are important elements of ensuring a successful financial future for your family. Creating an estate plan, drafting a will, and setting up a revocable living trust in advanced will ensure that you and your family are prepared to receive the care you deserve. Durable Power of Attorney: A … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Winning a Debt Defense Case If you win your case against the entity suing you, THEY PAY YOUR ATTORNEY’S FEES in the following circumstances: 1. You’ve been sued and you hired an attorney. You must have actually hired an attorney, the court will not award attorney’s fees to an unrepresented individual. 2. The … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Credit Card or Financed Purchase If you have been sued by a company trying to collect on an alleged debt based on a credit card or financed purchase, you are not alone. The courts are flooded with these types of lawsuits. Companies are attempting to collect debts in mass quantities. This means that … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Car Loan Debt Auto deficiency lawsuits can be very difficult for the company suing you to prove. Sometimes these types of suits arise several years after the car is turned-in to the dealership. Thus, the company suing you might not have all the necessary documents in their possession, nor have they the ability … Read More
BERNHARDT RILEY Debt Collection Harassment Collection companies are governed by strict rules and regulations. These regulations are intended to protect consumers from deceptive and harassing collection efforts. Violations may occur if collection companies: Contacted you after you requested not to be contacted Contacted you in a manner in which you have requested not to be … Read More