Can my landlord actually do this without taking legal actions first?

For failure to pay security deposit, the landlord would be required to issue you a 7 day notice to cure. If the required payment was not made in 7...

What is a landlord's responsibility when it comes to a leaky roof that is still not repaired after multiple attempts??

Your only remedy is to issue the landlord a 7 day notice to perform repairs ( form available on the link below). If the landlord does not make a...

Can a private owner evict you without legal proceedings?

If they take action to interfere with your tenancy, other than filing an eviction in court,, they will be liable to a penalty of 3 months rent...

I moved out during eviction. Do I still have to pay into the court registry? Or can I have the case dismissed?

You could file a motion to dismiss the possession count as you have already surrendered possession. You will still be liable for costs and fees.

May I file one eviction complaint &Summons with all 6 tenants listed? I live in Ca. should I list my Fl. or Ca. address?

If the rent payment address on the 3 day notice was not in Broward County, you would have had to add five additional days for mailing. Did you...

Once the landlord has received your check, it is deemed accepted. It does not change anything that he did not cash it, it is still rent...

Should we cash the security check?

The law requires the landlord to make the claim on security within 30 days by certified mail. Not text message. Therefore you are entitled to a...

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Can I change the locks after a squatter left?

The occupant was not a "Squatter" as he had been paying rent. Thus chapter 83 applies. Section 83.59(c) provides that once a tenant has been...

Landlord wants to increase rent 3.7% for 2016.

The law does not limit rent increases. There are numerous websites to check rents

A month to month tenancy may be terminated by either party upon provision of written notice of non-renewal at least 15 days before the end of the...