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Landlord tenant . my tenant that left my property in may 6 2012 living appt. in bad conditions its back. harrassing me for depos

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

What you are required to do regarding withholding part of the security is spelled out in the statutes. You must give notice within 30 days that you...

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Hi i would like to know if is legal in orlando fl that my land lord wants to add in my new lease for a rental condo

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

I agree with Atty Lampert. The LL cannot change the existing lease without your approval, but if the lease has ended, he can require you to sign a...

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I am renting and received letter that house going to foreclosure and auction set in 4 month. I live in Florida.

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

I agree with Atty Lampert and disagree with Atty Van Keuren. HOAs and COAs are afforded special rights by statute in the event the owner of the...

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Do I need to hired a landlord and tenant lawyer to enforce my landlords non-compliance?

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

While you are not legally required to have an attorney review your lease and advise on this issue, it is strongly recommended. The small fee for...

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How hard is it to prove eviction as a result of retallition & can a landlord switch reasons for wanting to evict you in orlando?

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

Before you can be evicted for non-compliance with the lease (for reasons other than non-payment of rent), your LL must give you the 7-day notice...

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Can landlord keep deposit

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

As Attorney Martinez indicates, the LL is required to send you a notice of intent to make a claim against the security deposit within 30 days. It...

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If a person is known by one name in the community and he/she has another name in his certificates what shall he do?

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

I am afraid it is impossible to answer your question without more specific information. Why do you need to know if the person is the same? Is this...

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I am being evicted. What exactly does the landlord have to do to legally evict me? Florida State

S.'s answer | Answered on September 11, 2012

The exact process for eviction depends on the reason for eviction. It appears from your question that you are being evicted for non-payment of...

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What the options for me, to get rid of the tanents?

S.'s answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

Your tenants may be protected by the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. You will need to discuss this with your attorney. Among other things to...

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How can we (Hoa) stop prospect buyers from buying properties?

S.'s answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

i agree with Attny Stage regarding the restrictions on leasing; however, there may be ways to attack this behavior through the Assn's violations...

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Landlord tenant . my tenant that left my property in may 6 2012 living appt. in bad conditions its back. harrassing me for depos

Hi i would like to know if is legal in orlando fl that my land lord wants to add in my new lease for a rental condo

I am renting and received letter that house going to foreclosure and auction set in 4 month. I live in Florida.

Do I need to hired a landlord and tenant lawyer to enforce my landlords non-compliance?

How hard is it to prove eviction as a result of retallition & can a landlord switch reasons for wanting to evict you in orlando?

Can landlord keep deposit

If a person is known by one name in the community and he/she has another name in his certificates what shall he do?

I am being evicted. What exactly does the landlord have to do to legally evict me? Florida State

What the options for me, to get rid of the tanents?

How can we (Hoa) stop prospect buyers from buying properties?