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Social Networking
This video specifically addresses records pertaining to electronic communications and social networking…
Attorney General Presentations
The OPA Claims Process and the Gulf Coast Claims Facility
Overview of Governmental Claims Under The Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Relevant Federal and State Laws…
Every citizen has been granted the Constitutional right to inspect or copy any public record with some exemptions in Florida, and the Sunshine Law provides a right of access to government proceedings at both the state and local levels.
Citizen Guide to Public Records and the Sunshine Law in…
Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi previously obtained a judgment against the debt consolidation company United Financial Systems, Inc. and its principal, Christopher Boulahanis. Through the efforts of the Office of the Attorney General to enforce the payment obligations due from the Defendants, a…
The Clerk is an elected official and is constitutionally mandated to perform the functions of Clerk to the Courts, Clerk and Accountant for the Board of County Commissioners, and Internal Auditor for the County Departments.
In the role of Clerk to the Courts, the Clerk performs hundreds of court-…
Foreclosure Help
If you are in foreclosure or at risk of default, contact the following:
Legal Aid: 850-385-7900
Florida Bar Attorney referral service: 800-342-8011
Your mortgage servicer. For a list of servicers and their contact information, visit: www.makinghomeaffordable.gov
Loan…
State-Federal Foreclosure Settlement
What is a Foreclosure "Rescue" Scam?
How do I know whether a foreclosure modification company is legitimate?
Do I need to stop paying my mortgage in order to qualify for a loan modification?
I paid money to a company several months ago and now they are no longer answering their phones or…
Florida Statutes 721.05(44) defines “Resale Service Providers” if the telemarketing company is offering resale brokerage or advertising services.
Florida Statutes 721.20 (9)(a) provides disclosure requirements for Resale Service Providers. The written disclosure to consumers must contains a "…
The following are the procedures that ARDA and its members suggest using when choosing a resale company:
Be prepared by having all your paperwork in order before proceeding (see the resale checklist).
Ask what methods the company will use to advertise and promote the property. How can…
What is a Foreclosure "Rescue" Scam?
How do I know whether a foreclosure modification company is legitimate?
Do I need to stop paying my mortgage in order to qualify for a loan modification?
I paid money to a company several months ago and now they are no longer answering their phones or…
DON'T
Don't pay any up front fee
Don’t expect to receive the same amount that you originally paid for your timeshare. Many factors influence the resale price including season, location, unit size and age. In particular, if you have owned your timeshare interest for less than five years…
Consumers who are considering to conduct business with a timeshare resale or recovery company should research the company through:
The Florida's Attorney General's Website
Florida Secretary of State Division of Corporations
Better Business Bureau
Florida Department…
Even though it is seen as a vacation-use product, selling a timeshare usually involves the same steps involved in selling real estate, such as a house. Before selling your timeshare, make sure that you have your paperwork in order. The following checklist should help:
the name, address, and…
To assist the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements and exemptions to Florida's open government laws, the Attorney General's Office compiles a comprehensive guide known as the Government-in-the-Sunshine manual. The manual is published each year at no taxpayer expense…
Be wary of the Too-Good-To-Be-True Claims When it Comes to Resales
The company's salespeople are likely to claim that the timeshare resale market in the area where your resort is located is "hot" and that they are being overwhelmed with buyer requests for your resort. In some cases, the…
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Town of Juno Beach Police Department
The US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has approved Florida’s application for funding under the FY 11 John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant program in the amount of $244,351. Funds will not be available for distribution until the Department of Justice has approved the state’s grant…
Distressed Homeowners
A brochure with a collection of helpful agencies and their contact information to help you find answers to your questions.
Making Home Affordable
The Obama Administration's consumer website provides homeowners with information about the Financial Stability Plan…
From Instant Message to Instant NightmareSex Traffickers Have Online Access. Don’t Let Them Access and Recruit Your Kids.
Victims of human trafficking include children, women and men who are subjected to sexual exploitation or forced labor through force, fraud or coercion. According to the…
The state of Florida is home to more than 90,000 active and reserve members of the Armed Forces and more than 1.5 million veterans. Unfortunately, these military members and their families are not immune to the deceptive practices and scams of unscrupulous businesses and individuals. This guide…
