Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Abandoned House

You have the right to enjoy your property without having vermin entering it from the abandoned home. You can likely bring a civil lawsuit against the property owner. The suit would be based on the "nuisance" doctrine.

Do you know who the owner is?

Have you documented the problem? Have you made complaints to the health department? If you have not, then start making complaints. Send follow-up letters to the health department (serves to document problem).

You should schedule a formal consultation with a� lawyer.� A good means of obtaining an attorney referral is by contacting your State's bar association, or your local county bar association.��� They probably have a web site and

charge a nominal fee for the referral.� Most attorneys either provide a free initial consultation, or charge a nominal fee. I would be happy to meet with you.

Good Luck.-Elliot Goldstein 727/804-3609(I also have an office in Tampa)

The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts.� Do not rely on this

information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.

Re: Abandoned House

Contact your local Board of Health and Zoning or Code Enforcement offics. Either should have the power contact the property owner to cure the problem.