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Is there a statue of limitations taking my ex-landlord to court for my security deposit? Is there an easier way to insist on it?
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Answered on January 30, 2015
The statute of limitations is five years. As Atty Fucillo said, if the landlord didnt send you a claim by certified mail within 30 days , she...
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I'm renting out an apartment. My landlord never had me sign a lease. my shower tile broke. Whole wall has to be replaced.
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Answered on January 28, 2015
In general the tenant is not obligated to perform repairs, but if the wall is rotted because you failed to report the broken tile to the landlord,...
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Landlord not making repairs that are needed.
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Answered on January 28, 2015
Mr. Fucillo is correct, as usual. Here is the form you need to use.
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Security deposit
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Answered on January 27, 2015
The law (83.49) requires the landlord to send a certified letter claiming against the security deposit within 30 days. If the landlord fails to...
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I signed a lease and put 1 months deposit and can no longer take possession of the house. Can I get out of lease?
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Answered on January 09, 2015
A standard lease would have contained a liquidated damages clause providing for a penalty of no more than two month's rent for early termination. ...
Neighbor in apartment next door found dead, I paid for clean up. Landlord ask why he should pay. What do I do?
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Answered on January 06, 2015
In general tenants do not have the right to spend money on behalf of the landlord and deduct it from the rent. Regarding the plumbing, after the...
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Does Broward County follow staute 83 when evicting long term residents living in an extended stay hotel? or use innkeeper rules?
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Answered on December 24, 2014
You fall under chapter 83, not the innkeeper rules. Read my article on the attached link
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IF TENANT DO NOT PAY RENT FOR TWO MONTH,CAN I PUT LIEN IN TENANT SS NUMBER
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Answered on December 18, 2014
No you cant, but you can refer the matter to a collection agency, or sue for the rent.
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Is this an illegal termination of lease++ in south FL?
On what grounds can it be contested?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
Retaliatory termination of tenancy is prohibited (see link below) and can be asserted as a defense to an eviction. It is not, however, a defense...
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What happens after a 3 day notice is given?
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Answered on November 13, 2014
The landlord has to file an eviction in court. Only the sheriff is authorized to remove you from the premises, once the court issues a writ of...