What if I don't have the money to pay utilities for tenants that I am evicting?

The courts do not care if you do not have the money to pay. The penalty for directly or indirectly causing the utility to be turned off is three...

We paid our rent faithfully until the Short Sale closed 7/6/10-new owner's Property Manager wants us to leave before lease ends.

I answered your e-mail to me. Attorney Picchi has also given you some good advice. Good luck.

Do I need to give exactly 30 days notice to recieve my security deposit?

In Florida the landlord or tenant must send a written notice of non-renewal 15 day prior to end of any monthly period, NOT 30 days. You are a month...

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In Florida it is more likely than not that your HOA can fine you and put a lien on your property. That does not mean the fine is fair or...

Can any landlord deny me the right to rent their property for being arrested for child abuse but not convicted

That is the benefit of a lease. It spells out what each party can and cannot do. With a verbal lease all the landlord has to do is give you notice...

My landlord won't return my deposit for 2 reasons: 1. failure to vacate premises at end of lease 2. i had a pet w/o her consent

The landlord must send a certified letter within 30 days after you vacate or the landlord waives her right to impose a claim on the security...

I have a rental in Florida. I would like to issue a notice of intent. It is only 7 days before the lease expires.

Yes. You only have to give 15 days notice before the beginning of any period that the rent is due. To be sure I recommend my client give a 30 day...

I do not have a lease can i leave without paying

I agree with Mr. Picchi. To bring a suit for back rent would require the landlord to pay fees to the clerk to file the case. The landlord would...

My apartment in florida is infested with termites and the apatment complex has no other availlable units...

You must provide your landlord a 7 day notice of intent to withhold rent specifying the noncompliance and indicating the intentionof the tenant to...

Is a foreclosure on a rental property a breach of contract

There is no case law to support your theory that a foreclosure would breach the covenant of quiet enjoyment and is likely to fail since there is a...