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| Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure probability in Florida | 11/20/2009 |
Q: My husband died recently and he was the original borrower on the condo we have in Florida. I know ...
A: Lauren, I am sorry for your loss. If you were not a signor or guarantor on the loan then you are ...
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| deed transfer from passed relative | 11/20/2009 |
Q: My father had passed almost four years ago and my mother just mentioned that he owned some property ...
A: Michael, There are a lot of questions before I can give more advice. Was there a will? What name ...
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| timshare resale | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I am selling my timeshare at Vacation Villas at Fantasy world I've been told prices all over the ...
A: Tom, I do not work in the timeshare side of the market. All I can say is be very careful and do ...
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| NOISES NEIGHBORS | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I have upstairs neighbors that has forgotten they live over another family. Just about every night ...
A: Becky, To get out of your lease legally you would have to prove the management company is not ...
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| deed transfer from passed relative | 11/17/2009 |
Q: My father had passed almost four years ago and my mother just mentioned that he owned some property ...
A: Michael, I am sorry for your loss. Try calling the clerk of the court in the county the property ...
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| security deposit | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have a small claims court judgement against my previous landlord for my deposit. The property is ...
A: Chuck, I am not an attorney but with a court judgement try putting a lien on the property. A lien ...
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| timeshare contract invalid? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: bought a timeshare 10-28 with Westgate. Was pressured into buying by real estate agent with promises ...
A: Wayne, I am so sorry you had this experience. You need to consult with an attorney who has ...
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| Florida Real Estate Contracts Law | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My brother and I inherited a condo in Florida when our father died. Initally my brother as the ...
A: Lauren, If you are on the deed you need to be on the listing agreement/contract. If you are not on ...
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| Florida Real Estate Contracts Law | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My brother and I inherited a condo in Florida when our father died. Initally my brother as the ...
A: Lauren, "is it still considered a "real estate sale transaction" that would require us to pay the ...
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| Transfer of title | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I own about 6 parcels of vacant land and a sigle family redisential rental property, all in Lee ...
A: Fred, You should be able to "quitclaim" deed them all to the Florida LLC and do it for $100 each. ...
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| counter offers | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We are in Canada and are buying a vacation home in Davenport Florida. The property that we choose ...
A: Lisa, If you do not have a copy of your offer at $76,226 properly executed (signatures, etc.) then ...
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| rental lease | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I can not live with my roommate any longer. We both signed the rental agreement on a house. What is ...
A: Judy, I presume your lease says you are jointly and severly responsible for the lease? If that is ...
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| lease breaking due to foreclosure | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I am the renter of a condo in Merritt Island, Florida. My unit is owned by a private individual. I ...
A: Fred, Even though the condo is in foreclosure proceedings the owner still "owns" the condo and you ...
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| quit claim deed | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I own a single family residence in Palm Beach County with my ex-husband. Currently, the property is ...
A: Kristen, Go ahead with the quitclaim via your county's clerk of the court. I am not sure the bank ...
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| real estate | 9/29/2009 |
Q: How does one add a spouses name to the deed of their home
A: Nancy, Go to the clerk of the court where you live and ask them for the paperwork to add a spouse ...
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| landlord tenant- security deposit | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Okay so I know that in Florida that the landlord has 15 days to return your security deposit or 30 ...
A: Erica, I am not an attorney but I would say postmarked meets the language of the statute. Remember, ...
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| Delaware deceased/ owns property in Fla. | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am currently working on an estate and the deceased jointly owns property in Florida with her ...
A: Dawn, I am not an attorney so please seek legal counsel right here on AllExperts. But, why not ...
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| Buying Commission Rebates | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I've read a bit about buyer agent rebates. As I've found a property on my own, I'd like to take ...
A: Michael, Lets cut to the chase. You want to get the very best price on the house that you can with ...
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| Buying Commission Rebates | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I've read a bit about buyer agent rebates. As I've found a property on my own, I'd like to take ...
A: Michael, Pitfalls - You get what you pay for. I believe agents who give rebates are less ...
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| Breaking a Lease-Medical reasons | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have been an outstanding tenant of my complex for the last 8 years. I renewed my lease in April ...
A: Bonnie, Sorry to hear about your father's passing. I am not aware of any law that allows for ...
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| Notice of Claim on Security Deposit | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Good morning, I signed a lease after making a verbal agreement of my intentions that I could only ...
A: Scott, Read your lease...does it state clearly upon expiration it automatically renews for a year. ...
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| Notice of Claim on Security Deposit | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Good morning, I signed a lease after making a verbal agreement of my intentions that I could only ...
A: Scott, Leases that are not renewed can have clauses that state the lease defaults to a ...
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| Question | 8/29/2009 |
Q: . I am hoping you can help me. My husband and I live in Yulee/Fernandina Beach FL, right outside of ...
A: Jennifer, If your move is military related I believe you have benefits that civilians do not have. ...
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| Question | 8/29/2009 |
Q: . I am hoping you can help me. My husband and I live in Yulee/Fernandina Beach FL, right outside of ...
A: Jennifer, Quick answers: 1. Short sales, if successful, take anywhere from 6 months to a year and ...
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| Transfer of real property upon death | 8/20/2009 |
Q: A couple in FL own homesteaded real property with Warranty Deed listing both names as husband and ...
A: Ellen, I would really suggest you speak with a real estate attorney. In the typical situation ...
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| name off of title | 8/19/2009 |
Q: my mother wants to remove her name off of our title (which she does not pay nor claims homestead). ...
A: Kimberly, You can go down to the county office that manages the recording of the deed/titles in ...
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| Florida Statute 83, Sec 83.49 | 8/13/2009 |
Q: We moved out of our rental townhouse at the end of our lease, July 31st. We have been trying to ...
A: Brittany, Sorry for the delay...I am on vacation. Sounds like you are doing everything right. ...
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| condo by laws | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have inherited a condo in Florida and I am trying to complete the application for approval by the ...
A: Marty, Let me guess they will send the form to sign but not a copy of the by-laws. Amazing...this ...
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| Security deposit - does lease language supercede the Florida law ? | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am a landlord for a relatively newly developed condo. The departing tenant trashed the place upon ...
A: Dallas, I am not an attorney so I am not sure. My guess is you can not change the language of the ...
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| return of Secuity Deposit | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I recently had to terminate my lease and I was paid up to July 15,2009 for my rent. My landlord ...
A: Kimberly, Remember, I am not an attorney but here goes. The deposit if for damages. Since there ...
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| Security Deposit | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Steve, I moved out of my last apartment on at the end of May. I emailed my landlord asking when to ...
A: Mary, I am not an attorney but small claims court sounds like the way to go. Let your landlord ...
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| rental properties | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 part question. 1) do you need to have a license to rent properties. Say for example I ...
A: Tom, If you are finding people practicing real estate without a license you need to report them to ...
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| Security Deposit Paid to Management Co. | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am currently renting privately owned condo. When I entered into the lease, I was told that I ...
A: Meryl, Just make sure you have them inspect the property immediately after you vacate...do it with ...
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| Security Deposit Paid to Management Co. | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently renting privately owned condo. When I entered into the lease, I was told that I ...
A: Meryl, 2 security deposits is highly unusual. 1 for the landlord and 1 for the management company ...
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| When can I show my Condo? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: The lease that I have with my tenant expires August 31st, 2009. I would like to begin showing the ...
A: Alex, Most leases have a clause stating the landlord has the right to enter the property with ...
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| rental of RV lots in resort | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Can a private individual (unlicensed) charge a finders fee based on the length of rental for another ...
A: Warren, Interesting question...I believe RV lots would fall under motor vehicle department rules, ...
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| Home Equity Loans | 7/2/2009 |
Q: My mom deeded her house to me and my sister before she passed away. Can one of us take a equity ...
A: Todd, You can certainly try to get the equity loan in one name and most likely it will not be a ...
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| HOA failure to repair my screen enclosure | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Nearly two years have passed since Aug.07' During this period two of the previous property managers ...
A: Ben, The HOA's capital reserve account. A % of your monthly fees should be going into the reserve ...
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| HOA failure to repair my screen enclosure | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Nearly two years have passed since Aug.07' During this period two of the previous property ...
A: Ben, It certainly seems like the screen enclosure falls under "building maintenance" which your ...
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| Buying a house in Florida for my son | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I live in Houston, TX and I am retired. My son is living in Tampa and renting. His credit is ...
A: Renato, Due to the distance between your (presumed) primary residence in TX and the new property in ...
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| Short Sale | 6/25/2009 |
Q: We are in the process of moving from California to Central Florida. We found a house we love but it ...
A: Regina, Short answer - Highly unlikely. It all depends on what stage the short sale is in. If the ...
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| Real Estate Contracts - Seller recourse | 6/23/2009 |
Q: We have a contract on a house that we are selling. The Buyer, after recieving an inspection report, ...
A: Sheldon, Is there any language stating the buyer can inspect to his or her sole satisfaction? If ...
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| Breaking Rental Lease | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My husband was unemployed for 10 months and finally has a new job he is making 1/3 of his previous ...
A: Suan, Of course you can walk away but without seeing your lease you will most likely be breaking ...
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| Unlicensed Rental Agent - FL Condo Bldg | 6/18/2009 |
Q: It has come to the attention of our Board that an individual that has rented out units in our ...
A: Rex, You could start by checking out this site ...
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| Rental in foreclosure only 2 weeks after moving in... | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am a single mom and in April of this year I signed a 1 year lease on a nice condo. Spent all the ...
A: Tricia, Check it out... Renters in Foreclosure: What Are Their Rights? by Attorney Janet Portman ...
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| leasing homestead | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I recently had to close my company. In order to make the payments on my homestead I need to lease ...
A: Chris, Florida has a constitution...ha! Half-kidding. I have no idea about "unlimited asset ...
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| Const to perm loan | 6/14/2009 |
Q: My brother did a CP loan in 10/07. Original appraisal $330k. Now it is completed and the bank did a ...
A: Tom, Has the bank paid the final draw? If not, why not withhold the final draw and renegotiate the ...
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| Rental in foreclosure only 2 weeks after moving in... | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am a single mom and in April of this year I signed a 1 year lease on a nice condo. Spent all the ...
A: Tricia, This is an unfortunate and all to common problem today. I am sorry this has happened to you ...
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| lawyer conflicts | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Isn't it a conflict for an attorney to claim to represent an association and also represent board ...
A: t I am not sure I understand the situation. Is the board member claiming to be slandered by an ...
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| Question about renting a house and inviting roommates? | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I'm renting a house and have a 1yr lease until February but have been thinking of renting out the ...
A: S, Your lease should state whether or not you are allowed to sub-lease. Meaning re-rent the ...
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| homestead and inheritance | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I inherited through both will and quit claim deed with my father and I as join tenants with right of ...
A: Sally, I am not an attorney. I highly suggest you consult with one or at the very least a title ...
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| Separated Spouse forclosed on Primary Res | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Are you able to answer this question? I am separated from my spouse and in the process of divorce. ...
A: Sherly, I am not an attorney and I really, really suggest you find one. You can try this AllExpert ...
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| FORCLOSURE ON RENTER PROPERTY. | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I signed a lease for a year on a condo back in Oct 2008 through a realtor here in Palm Coast. Now 7 ...
A: Jeff, Check this out Renters in Foreclosure: What Are Their Rights? by Attorney Janet Portman ...
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| FORCLOSURE ON RENTER PROPERTY. | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I signed a lease for a year on a condo back in Oct 2008 through a realtor here in Palm Coast. Now 7 ...
A: Jeff, Sorry about your situation...it is all to common in this market. My first question is what ...
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| renewing a lease during undisclosed foreclosure? | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I apologize for the long letter. My wife and I are in an odd predicament. I know renter/foreclosure ...
A: Robert & Cindy, There are a variety of issues here. 1. Can you sue? Sure, but it would be a waste ...
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| Security Deposit | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I rented a home for 3 years from a property management company. I did my first walk-thru with them ...
A: Michael, Sounds like you have a great case to get your security back. Most courts will recognize ...
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| 30 days to make claims? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I was reading FL statute 83.49 and I'm slightly confused. I gave my landlord 8 days written notice. ...
A: Michael, If you have moved in to the new place and your previous landlord is trying to get $1,200 ...
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| 30 days to make claims? | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I was reading FL statute 83.49 and I'm slightly confused. I gave my landlord 8 days written notice. ...
A: I apologize for the delayed response. You have asked a couple questions but then seem to answer ...
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| Sell or keep renting out | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I tried to sell my home for 7 months before I gave up and rented it out. The renter also has a ...
A: Robin, Since you do not want to be a landlord you should give the tenant more time. All your ...
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| landlord law regarding utilities`` | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a lease that specifies the utilities included only $30 per month for the water/sewer/gas/ Yet ...
A: Tiffany, I am not an attorney so my answer is only based on experience as a landlord and managing ...
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| foreclosures | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I live in Florida and I have been renting a house for the past 4 months and paid rent on time every ...
A: Kibbles, Read your lease very carefully to see if there is any language about foreclosure/default ...
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| highest property taxes | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I am trying to determine which county in Florida has the highest property taxes in order to settle ...
A: Cathy, I am not aware of any particular sites that clearly list each county and the tax rates. Try ...
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| Foreclosure/Eviction/Realtor | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I leased a townhome on Indian Rocks Beach on 10/15/08. I have just found out that Wachovia Bank ...
A: Cathy, Why are you named in a suit? By whom? Anyway, you need to read your lease very carefully. ...
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| getting my parents out of their sarasota condo | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My elderly parents would like to (and urgently need to)move to an assisted living facility. ...
A: Gary, It all makes sense. I think we can agree they will not sell the condo at '05 prices. In ...
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| Pay rent during a pre-forclosure? | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been renting a Central Florida home for two years. In October, a county clerk ...
A: Tamara, That is pretty funny...serve you with eviction papers when the owner is the one in ...
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| Return of Security Deposit Rights | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am confused by the return of Security Deposit in the Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a),{Notice by landlord: ...
A: Stefanie, Did you have a move-out inspection with the leasing company and if so did they provide a ...
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| Return of Security Deposit Rights | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am confused by the return of Security Deposit in the Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a),{Notice by landlord: ...
A: Stefanie, Ok question by question. "Can you tell me what the 15 day is for?" Answer - To tell ...
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| Return of Security Deposit Rights | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am confused by the return of Security Deposit in the Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a),{Notice by landlord: ...
A: Stefanie, Thanks for using AllExperts. Although I am not an attorney and am not giving you legal ...
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| General Advise | 3/5/2009 |
Q: 2 Yrs. Ago a bought a House in Newberry, Fl. (Near Gainesville) I financed by using My Orlando ...
A: Robert, I certainly hope in 8 years your property is worth at least the original $218k and ideally ...
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| landlord issues | 2/24/2009 |
Q: my landlord has not fixed any of my complaints for over a year and a half. he now has tiles falling ...
A: Kathy, Thank you for using AllExperts to get some help. I will try but I am not an attorney ...
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| home purchase in Florida | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I want to make and offer on a home I saw in Florida that's on the market for $424,900. What would ...
A: Deborah, Thanks for the follow-up. To provide you with the most accurate value I would compare ...
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| townhome rental | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Iam recently started renting a townhouse in Oct of 2008. I was served this evening for my landlord ...
A: Tamara, I am going to give you a response based on my experience. I am not an attorney and your ...
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| foreclosure? yes or no.... | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am renting a property here in Naples. My landlord told me that I had to be out because he's ...
A: Elizabeth, Sorry for the delayed reponse. There are so many questions here and so much confusion. ...
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| home purchase in Florida | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I want to make and offer on a home I saw in Florida that's on the market for $424,900. What would ...
A: Deborah, Sorry for the late replay. Your email went to my spam folder. Where in Florida are you. ...
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| rewriting the property deed | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My father-in-law wants to put mine and my husband's names on the property deed. We live in Pasco Co. ...
A: Cheryl, The easiest way to do this is via a quitclaim deed. This is the quickest way to simply ...
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