Florida Landlord & Tenant Legal Guides (6 found)

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Mohammad Ahmed Faruqui
Written by Mohammad Ahmed Faruqui
Contributor Level 4

Landlords are allowed to collect security deposits and advance rent. But there are several issues that you should be aware of.
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Written by Ian C. White
Contributor Level 4

Florida Statute 83.49(3) states that if the landlord has no reason to impose any claim upon a tenant's security deposit, then the landlord only has 15 days after the tenant vacates to return the deposit. A check should then be sent via certified mail to the tenant's forwarding address, if known.
Dennis Andrew Chen
Written by Dennis Andrew Chen
Contributor Level 7

As a tenant you probably have little knowledge of the landlord tenant act but the courts will require that you follow the proper legal procedure. The 'Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,' Chapter 83, Fla. Stat., can be found on the internet at www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm
Maria Isabel Barbosa
Written by Maria Isabel Barbosa
Contributor Level 3

Before you rent that house, condo or even just a room, protect yourself with some basic steps.
Sebastian Jaramillo
Written by Sebastian Jaramillo
Contributor Level 5

This is a guide on how to prepare a proper 3-Day-Notice for an eviction in Florida.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Florida consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.

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