S.83.49 (3) Florida. My tenant refuses to give me her new address so I can mail her a certified letter withholding the security.

Mr. Fucillo has given you an excellent and through answer. No more can be added except that you should know the security deposit statutes relevant...

I have been a tenant in my condo for 7 years. The paint needs touch up throughout. What is my responsibility?

Usually painting is a landlord responsibility, not a tenant responsibility. You should first look at your lease regarding repairs/painting. Your...

I'm eviction a tenant because of termination of month to month agreement... how do I serve the Summons in Miami-Dade county?

The clerk of court can answer your question and they usually have blank copies of a summons you can fill out right there at their office, they...

What should I do?

While an acceptance of partial rent constitutes a waiver of the right to sue, your comment notes that they gave you the money back and accepted it,...

Landlord sent restoration 4 flood.cut out walls and found alllot mold.landlord gave 3000$to move but its not enuff.go 2 court?

First, look at the lease agreement regarding destruction of the property. Since the restoration was very extensive the house sounds uninhabitable...

What kind of notice does my landlord have to give me to raise my rent?

If you are month-to-month it is 15 days. If it is a written lease it depends on any provisions in the lease. In a new written lease situation it...

Condo board turned down potential tenant for arrest with no conviction

You may want to get a copy of the condo docs and rules that give the criteria the board uses for approval. You might also obtain a letter from a...

There is probably a provision in the lease agreement that says the premises are for commercial purposes only, not residential, so it might...

Are apartments alowed to charge a tennant to replace the carpet: carpet is over 6 years old, tennat only lived there for 1 year

While I am not an OR attorney. I have prosecuted "carpet" cases in Florida to obtain client monies back in security deposit cases. The natural...

Is a landlord in Florida responsible for pest control in the neighborhood?

Mr. Fucillo is correct, the landlord is only responsible for his own property, not the neighborhood. I would contact the city or county as he...