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Can I evict a tenant if they owe over $1.000 in late fees and have only paid $25 towards them but is current on rent.

Jed's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

If the late fees are to be included as rent in your lease agreement, the you can give a three day notice and follow the eviction process. ...

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What can I do an who do I hold responsible ?

Jed's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

You can possibly threaten a civil action for theft. It will depend on the specific circumstances which you should review with and attorney. You...

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Can landlord force me to throw out a roommate?

Jed's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

A tenant is entitled to the right of private, peaceful possession of the dwelling. Once rented, the dwelling is the tenant's to lawfully use. The...

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Can a landlord prohibit things within your renal unit?

Jed's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

A tenant is entitled to the right of private, peaceful possession of the dwelling. Once rented, the dwelling is the tenant's to lawfully use. The...

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How do I word an affidavit for judgement against a commercial tenant owing $40k in back rent?

Jed's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

Well. this is assuming you have just filed a complaint and the renter failed to answer. When a commercial tenant does not file an answer to a...

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Landlord won't properly eliminate cockroach problem

Jed's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

It depends on you rental unit type and you need to review you rental agreement regarding responsibility for pest control. The landlord’s...

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Tenant refused to give the key last day of the lease unless given SD in cash, returned the keys 8 days later.what about SD?

Jed's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

You need to follow the statutory requirements. Section 83.49(a), F.S. Upon vacating of the premises for termination of the lease: If the...

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Is it normal for a foreclosure attorney to charge $ 5000 + on a simple foreclosure proceeding that did not reach the court for a

Jed's answer | Answered on November 27, 2012

It's hard to say based on the facts provided if the attorney fees are unreasonable. The attorney fee should be based on the time and expertise of...

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Please tell me the required grounds per Fla. Stat. in a motion to object to sale, after the auction, during redemption period

Jed's answer | Answered on November 27, 2012

This is assuming you have a Final Summary Judgment. You have thirty days from the date the order you are appealing is filed in the lower tribunal...

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My landlord served me with a 3 day notice of eviction and is harrassing me. What can I do about this?

Jed's answer | Answered on November 27, 2012

You need to speak to an attorney to speak to an attorney. The landlord can never remove the tenant's property or lock the tenant out. Only the...

Jed R Prest's Answers (162)

Can I evict a tenant if they owe over $1.000 in late fees and have only paid $25 towards them but is current on rent.

What can I do an who do I hold responsible ?

Can landlord force me to throw out a roommate?

Can a landlord prohibit things within your renal unit?

How do I word an affidavit for judgement against a commercial tenant owing $40k in back rent?

Landlord won't properly eliminate cockroach problem

Tenant refused to give the key last day of the lease unless given SD in cash, returned the keys 8 days later.what about SD?

Is it normal for a foreclosure attorney to charge $ 5000 + on a simple foreclosure proceeding that did not reach the court for a

Please tell me the required grounds per Fla. Stat. in a motion to object to sale, after the auction, during redemption period

My landlord served me with a 3 day notice of eviction and is harrassing me. What can I do about this?