If a landlord rented me apt and its in foreclosure in the courts system but the landlords saying he still owns the property and

The foreclosure does not change your lease. You still have to pay the rent, or the landlord can and has filed an eviction against you. If you...

Did the THE PROTECTING TENANTS IN FORECLOSURE ACT (S. 896, P.L. 11-2) sunset on 12/31/12 or is it still in effect?

The PTFA was extended to 12/31/14. A foreclosure suit does not affect the lease. A lease is considered valid as long as it was signed before...

How long does an average eviction process take?

The landlord must serve you with a notice giving you 3 business days to pay the rent to an address in the county. He must add an additional 5...

I need to evict someone whom my son brought here 18 months ago. She is not on the Lease, nor my Son. They refuse to move out.

Mr. Deason is correct. You will have to file an unlawful detainer action. There are no Florida Bar forms for this, so you will probably have to...

No. routine repainting and pin holes have been found by courts to constitute reasonable wear and tear. Professional carpet cleaning is also not...

How can I get my roommate out without the expense of filing papers?

There is no way around it, you have to file an eviction. If you think you can do it yourself the link below has the forms. If you make a mistake...

If I'm renting from private owner and he sells to another owner do all lease terms transfer over including deposits?

The new landlord inherited your lease and the duty to hold your security deposit according to Florida Statutes 83.49. The new landlord must return...

What are our rights as tentants to get our landlord to properly repair any problems in our apt ?

You have to give the landlord a 7 day notice to cure. Hand deliver it if possible. The landlord must then make a reasonable effort to make the...

Is it legal for a lessor to put a three day notice on your door without an eviction being filed?

You can not post a 3 day notice until the day AFTER the rent is due. The 3 day notice is a demand for rent payment. The landlord may not file...

I just found out 2 sex offenders of children live in my small triplex. I have a 10 year old daughter. Can I sue landlord?

Florida Statutes Section 83.44 imposes a duty of good faith upon every rental agreement. If the landlord was aware that these two tenants were...