Can I break a lease on a rental if the house has bugs.

Mr. Fucillo is correct. The most important thing to do to break a lease is to send a 7 day letter demanding repair/extermination. If the landlord...

Is it legal for a landlord to claim to want to keep a security deposit if no walk-through was performed with the tenant?

I represented a high end apartment dweller in South Beach recently who had the same issue. The landlord wanted to keep the entire $2,900 security...

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Im on section just recently got on the program and i need legal aid advice. What can i do to have justice served on my behalf???

I am surprised that you are not getting assistance from your local housing authority under section 8. I have found them to be relatively...

Roommate not on lease. And becoming abusive.

This sounds like a touchy situation. If there are is actual violence that constitutes a battery. If there is a threat of violence that is real...

What happens after disputing landlord withholding security deposit?

This area is controlled by Florida Statute 83.682 - Termination of rental agreements by service members 83.682 Termination of rental agreement...

How can I recover money owed from a Realtor who said they were going out of business and never returned security deposit money?

Mr. Fucillo has given you excellent advice. I believe he is a local landlord-tenant attorney in your area and may be able to assist you if you are...

Hello,my question is concerning a rental property which I am renting. I have a contract but am confused regarding:

In general, the landlord is responsible for the septic tank. If there is no specific provision under maintenance one way or the other in the...

Can I write a letter to landlord demanding my security deposit now?

You can send a letter but it is unlikely you will get your money back. The landlord is in foreclosure usually because they have no money either. ...

Legal rights concerning eviction

This is a complicated area and you should hire a local attorney. You may have what is called a constructive trust in the property. That is a...

What can action can be taken against me for subleasing and what to do with non paying co-tenants?

Well that is quite a situation! You are on the hook for the lease if his name does not also appear as a tenant on the lease, You should have a...