I was served papers that I could be evicted if violations were NOT corrected. 3 were done immediately but the 4th. one...a lg. Oak Tree and cracked driveway are way beyond my finances as I am ederly & live on Soc. Sec.
Have been trying to contact The Dept. of Business & Professional Regulations of Tallahasee, Fl. but with no luck on the PC.
2006-06-23 08:32:45 · 6 answers · asked by lois r 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
1) Stop using the PC. You are going to have to make phone calls to resolve this, and probably show up in person.
2) If you do not own the tree involved, it's not your responsibility to fix, unless you have a contract with the owner saying so. If you're renting, then the landlord will have to fix the defects with the property.
3) If you're elderly and on SS, then you will be eligible for legal assistance. Many lawyers will do a free consultation, and one may even take your case Pro Bono (free). If not, check with the county's legal aid services, or a local law school.
2006-06-23 08:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who did you receive these notices from? If the land/building is rented, then it's the owner's responsibility to make sure that any code violations are corrected. I would notify your landlord immediately about this problem. If you fixed anything on the property that you rent, not own, the landlord should either reimburse you or allow you to take the expense out of your rent.
If these notices are from your landlord, then I'd contact a lawyer. You are only responsible for what you own, not what you rent (unless, of course, you caused the damage, but you can hardly be responsible for an overgrown or ailing tree or a cracked driveway).
Good Luck!
2006-06-23 15:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by aldera22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your landlord, it should be their responsibility, as all home repairs/maintenance (beyond lawn mowing, window washing, etc) are their problem. I would suggest contacting the city that served the papers to you and explaining the situation to them.
Plus, save ALL papers connected with this problem. You may encounter a problem from the landlord who can state that you had no authority to cut the trees, so you'll need to show WHY you've taken care of some of it without contacting him.
2006-06-23 16:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, look at your lease agreement. Mostly property issues outside are the responsibility of the landlord but it may be different in a mobile home park. Call a lawyer, don't bother with emailing authorities.
2006-06-23 16:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your lease ASAP. It may state that the landlord is responsible for maintenance of the driveway and/or the tree.
2006-06-23 16:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it would be the owners place to cut it down
2006-06-23 15:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by ladyoh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋