Can i break my lease if the landlord assured me that it was a safe neighborhood and it turns out not to be

There is no completely clear answer to this question. You should first try to negotiate with the landlord to see if he will agree to your early...

My son and his wife live in my house, she has a son by a previous marriage who is 18, how can i get him out of my house?

Mr. Fucillo is correct. It is called an unlawful detainer action in Florida, it is not technically an "eviction" because there is no landlord...

If your wife does not feel safe, there must be a reason. You could notify the landlord IN WRITING of your request to vacate based on this specific...

My landlord name is vincent m robinson but the man who rented me the house name is john ivery he says he's the brother

The lease should say who exactly is the landlord. If his brother is acting as his "agent" meaning acting on his behalf with his knowledge and...

How do I serve landlord 7 day notice to cure when they live in a foreign country and have a non-US PO Box

I would argue that e-mail is a "writing" under landlord tenant law and would meet the requirement of notice. The 7 day notice to cure does not...

I have been served a summons for eviction and have until Fri to respond. Can landlord still accept payment?

If the landlord accepts payment from you after the suit has been filed, it will act as a waiver to bring the suit and it can potentially be...

Do i have to reimburse a tenant for food they said they had to throw out, because they said the refrig. is not working properly?

I agree with attorney Fucillo. As soon as you wrote you offered a deep freezer and they declined and demanded reduced rent, bells went off. This...

Would it be discriminatory to write in my rental ad that I do not want roomates or multiple tenants?

I agree with attorney Irving on this issue. The number of tenants you would like to have is not a discriminatory reason under the law. Of course...

I lived in my house 2 yrs i served with foeclosure papers 2 weeks ago so i didn't pay rent for this month because i have to move

Generally, you should continue to pay rent even if the house is in foreclosure. You are subject to eviction by the landlord if you do not. Judges...

Months ago I asked property mgr TWICE to have plumbing fixed now I can't afford my electric bill.is there anything I can do?

Yes, you must send IN WRITING a 7 day notice to the landlord to fix the problem, be specific. If the landlord does no fix it you have several...