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The Difference between an E2 and EB5 Visa
For immigrants wanting to legally live and work in the United States, the roadmap to a visa or green card can be quite complex. However, fortunately for investors and entrepreneurs looking to bring business to the United States, there are two options that can give these qualifying individuals access to legal status and work opportunities…
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Miami-Dade protecting renters from homelessness.
An ongoing and escalating issue in Miami-Dade County is the sky rocketing increase in housing. Residents in Miami have been seeing their rent increase between $500 to even $1000 more. Effective March 25th, 2022, a new Miami Dade Ordinance will now require landlords to give their tenants at least a 60 day written notice when…
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Marsy’s Law- Victim’s Rights
The United States Constitution highlights and outlines the rights that any accused and convicted individual has within our criminal justice system. However, an aspect of the criminal justice system that is not as profiled as the defendants rights is the rights given to the victim of a crime. The primary goal of Marsy’s Law is…
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Bill Cosby set free from prison.
Bill Cosby is out of prison and his conviction is overturned. Why? In 2005, then Montgomery District Attorney decided not to file charges against Bill Cosby for the alleged sexual assault against Andrea Constandt. He issued a press release stating that no criminal charges would be filed against Mr. Cosby. This decision not to criminally…
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Bill Cosby released from prison early and conviction overturned.
Bill Cosby is out of prison and his conviction is overturned. Why? In 2005, then Montgomery District Attorney decided not to file charges against Bill Cosby for the alleged sexual assault against Andrea Constandt. He issued a press release stating that no criminal charges would be filed against Mr. Cosby. This decision not to criminally…
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I just bought a house in Miami which has squatters. Can I get them out even with the moratorium?
Yes, you certainly can get him out via the Ejectment process. This is a circuit court cause of action wherein the lawful owner petitions the court to grant a final judgment of ejectment on the squatter and the clerk, in turn, issues a writ of possession. The sheriff serves the writ of possession and executes…
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You obtained an eviction in Miami against your non-paying renter, now what?
Under normal circumstances in Miami, the order that the judge signs granting an eviction judgment against your non-paying tenant states “Let all writs of possession issue”. What this is basically is an order to the clerk’s office to submit a writ of possession to the Sheriff’s office who then executes the writ. A writ of…
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Evicting a tenant for non-payment of rent in Florida.
Evicting a tenant for non-payment of rent in Florida is a multi-step process. Florida Statute Section 83.56 is the controlling law in residential evictions. This article provides you with step by step instructions on how to evict your tenant and get possession of your real estate back in your hands! THREE DAY NOTICE WHEN EVICTING…
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Can A Domestic Violence Victim Drop Charges?
In short, the answer is legally no, but indirectly yes. First of all, important to note is what exactly is domestic violence. In Florida, Domestic Violence means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of…
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Leaving the Scene of an Accident: What Does Florida Law Require?
While South Florida public transportation is getting better with each passing year, the majority of people still use their own private vehicles to get from place to place. Most of the people I know have been involved in at least one fender bender within the last few years. What most people do not know is…