Can I legally charge my tenants the eviction filing fee if it was not disclosed in the lease agreement?

Yes, court costs and attorney's fees are awarded to the prevailing party by statute. (Section 83.48 Florida Statutes). You really should be...

Evicting someone from my home who is not on the lease

Assuming the boyfriend is not on the lease, and is not subletting a defined space of his own from your daughter, he is considered a guest, or...

I need lawyer help.My landlord joe is trying to evicted me over a dog deposit not on the lease.

The lease terms may not be altered. Attached is a notice to demand that the landlord perform repairs. If a reasonable effort to perform the...

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Can my security deposit be used towards last months rent?

No. security deposits may not be applied to rent due by the tenant.

Do I need a real estate attorney?

I am guessing that this is an order for you to deposit the rent claimed into the court registry or the judge will grant the eviction. Your...

My landlord shut off my interner what can I do about it?

To terminate a lease amenity is arguably a prohibited practice under 83.67 Florida Statutes, punishable by 3 months rent. I had a judge grant...

No, you may not repair and deduct. You should issue the landlord a notice of non-compliance (see link below). Check out Appliance Outlet ,...

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An illegal sub tenant refuses to move out at the end of lease

If possession is not restored to the landlord at the end of the lease, the landlord is going to file an eviction against YOU, and you will be...

In order to change the terms of the lease, the landlord must give you 7 days written notice in case of a week to week lease, or notice at least...

Is landlord responsible for repairing damage in complex parking area?

You can give the landlord a notice to repair the condition. If the landlord does not make a reasonable effort to repair in 7 days you may withhold...