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Credit report files contain information about a person’s financial debt, including account numbers for current and past debts, loan types and terms and payment history. When a person defaults on loan payments, the creditor may decide to send a report of the late payment(s) to the credit bureaus so that it will be reflected in the customer’s credit file.
Discrimination in the Workplace
Federal law recognizes certain characteristics of individuals as immutable and therefore, protected against discrimination. Identical to federal statute, Florida law forbids workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Is it Legal to Record Employees without their Knowledge in Florida?
Do you expect to have a camera watching you while you work? In Florida, for the most part, employers are allowed to record their employees. However, certain exceptions apply.
What Is “Residential Constructive Eviction” In Florida?
In Florida, a residential tenant has a right to enjoy rented property peaceably and quietly. In the event of a constructive eviction, a tenant may terminate their lease with a landlord.
Usury Laws: Illegal Interest Rates on Auto Loans
In Florida, the maximum interest rate you can charge is 18 percent for loans that are up to $500,000 and 25 percent on loans that are greater than that amount. The penalties in Florida for charging high interest rates can be severe.
Severing Joint Tenancies Between Non-Married Partners in Washington D.C.
A joint tenancy cannot exist unless there is a present unity of interest, title, time and possession; that is to say, the interests must be identical, they must accrue by the same conveyance, they must commence at the same time and the estate must be held by the same undivided possession.
How to Choose the Best Location for Your Subsidiary
Business owners want to choose a location that will provide the most economic benefits to the company. To accomplish this goal, it is critical to gather information and research the demographics and economic characteristics of the cities you’re interested in.