My refrigerator broke and I notified landlord immediately. He says I cant get new one for 8-15 days. Can I withhold rent?

You can send a notice but you will still have to pay April rent or risk eviction. It seems there is more to this story. Why should it take a week...

Is it a breach of contract if the landlord used my deposit? can I request to apply it as last month rent since they used it?

First, the lease does not control over a statute that protects your security deposit. If the lease states the landlord will put your deposit in...

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A Motion will not stop a writ of possession but an affidavit pursuant to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.580(b) delivered to the sheriff and...

Our water is included in our rent and it's been off for two days because the landlord didn't pay the bill what can I do legally

If you have a lease (written or oral) and you are in an apartment and not a motel or motel type dwelling which Daytona is known for, and your...

I am being evicted. my landlord filed for a writ of poss. Does that mean "Done deal" or does it have to be approved.

If you filed a motion to determine rent the judge should set the matter for hearing before the eviction. At that hearing the judge will determine...

What are my rights as a tenant ?

Depending on the type of housing assistance contact the agency that provides the assistance. Usually tenants of federally assisted housing programs...

Landlord claiming they lost a certified check/money order from almost 2 years ago and asking me to prove I paid.

Although I agree with Mark about bookkeeping skills, I do not agree you would have to pay rent that is missing from 2 years ago. I argued before a...

Evicted and locked out of my apartment with everything still in it.

Good information from Edward but I will add a few thoughts. First, make sure that the sheriff posted the writ and that the sheriff also executed...

I objected to my landlords deduction but they did not respond, just sent a check for the difference. How long do I have to sue?

If you are unable to afford an attorney you should Google the legal service in your area and they will help you or help you find a lawyer that will...

Two weeks prior to rent lease being renewed, I was told that my rent was being raised by $150. Told landlord can't afford it.

It would seem to me that your lease expired and you were a month to month tenant. A month to month tenant is required to give 15 days notice prior...