Questions tagged [florida]
Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Florida.
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Landlord negligence and misconduct torts [closed]
Question if anybody knows, I had signed the lease in April 2022 by August September. I was already in it with the landlord. Because there had consistently been issues, my bathroom ceiling had fallen ...
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US(Florida) - Can I post publicly against the grift from my landlord [closed]
So I am getting grifted by my landlord, he is trying to charge me for applicances(Dishwasher/Refrigerator) replace/repair cost which according to contract should come from him(Pic posted). I used to ...
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Are red and blue lights on a bicycle helmet legal in Florida?
I recently purchased a bicycle helmet from a shop here in Florida (similar to this one). It has a white light on the front, and red and blue lights on the rear and sides. The lights can be off, steady ...
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If a student takes a confiscated item from teacher, is this considered theft?
I am a teacher in Florida and I confiscated an item from a student who willingly gave it to me. When I was busy working, the student took the item back without my consent. Is this considered theft of ...
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Litmus test for justifying deadly force by law enforcement
A USAF Airman answers the Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy knocks on the door. The Airman has a pistol in his hand and did raise the pistol. Does having a pistol in the hand justify the use of deadly ...
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Florida Photography Privacy Law: Company Employee Taking Pictures of Me Without My Consent [closed]
Looking for any guidance on this issue. It was one of those "Get three free nights at a hotel, all you gotta do is attend the 2hr mandatory sales pitch! :)" demon packages. But some bs went ...
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Breaking and entering vs trespassing
Scenario:
A person is caught on the roof of a building without having any prior authorization to be there.
When asked to leave by security/building personnel he complies.
Security reports to the ...
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False information on Florida Criminal History Report, can I sue the state?
I decided to pay $25.00 to the state of Florida to obtain a copy of my Florida Criminal History Report. I found there is blatantly fictitious information on my report claiming I was charged with ...
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Landlord replaced gate system with one which requires an app
Can a landlord switch the complex gate from a key fob system to one which requires an app in the middle of a lease term? (Florida)
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Is Florida’s ban on social media accounts for minor unconstitutional?
Florida is proposing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Is there any similar federal precedent that would render such a ban unconstitutional?
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Trump's voting rights
If I recall correctly the State of Flordia restricts a person's right to vote if convicted of certain crimes. If Donald Trump is found guilty in any of his criminal cases could he potentially no ...
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If a Florida Homeowners Association was dissolved in 1997 for not filing Annual Rpt with FL Division of Corporations, can they enforce rules in 2024?
A homeowners association has not filed Annual Reports since May 1996 with Florida Division of Corporations nor have they filed any rules with the County Clerk’s Office since that year.
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Do foreign nationals have the right to a speedy trial?
A teenager who is not a citizen of the United States is charged with a criminal offense.
Does the teenager have the right to a speedy trial? If yes, at what point in time is the trial late and no ...
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What type of insurance are Florida Condominiums required to purchase?
Assume that a Florida Condominium is governed by: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2002/Chapter718/All
(a) A unit-owner controlled association shall use its best efforts to
obtain and ...
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can a parent take away property their child borrowed from me?
I bought a phone and have since let my minor cousin use the phone. Her mother has taken the phone and I told her that it is my property and needs to be returned to either me or her daughter or I will ...
