If a tenant answers no to smoking in an application and then is seen smoking outside residence, can he be evicted?

It will be VERY hard for a landlord to argue he/she can control what the tenant does outdoors. The lease only governs inside the 4 walls of the...

How long does my landlord have in order to fix my a/c?

You need to send a 7 day notice as my colleague stated to start the legal clock ticking. You cannot repair yourself and deduct, Florida does not...

Awarding back rent in 20 day summons

This is your 3rd question about this eviction in 12 hours. It is abundantly clear that you are completely not prepared to handle this yourself and...

Is it still possible to present an affirmative defense using FL statute 559.715 with respect to Fannie Mae Paragraph 22?

Yes you can raise it but it does not work all of the time and not all judges recognize it as a defense; and right now today there are no appellate...

Yes you can default as to the 5 day for possession by contest the 20 day for rent owed or amount. From this and the other question you asked today...

In eviction, 20 days personal service, is hearing required when tenant responds and does NOT deposit rent?

Depositing rent only causes a default on the 5 day portion for possession NOT for the amount of rent at issue. From this and the other question...

How long does previous landlord has to respond to deposit dispute letter?

Unlimited until someone sues. I would not advise suing for $99 though as the filing fee will be higher than that alone.

As a tenant in Florida, with lease in place, owner currently in foreclosure what are my options according to law?

Unfortunately the law provides no remedy against a landlord and the landlord isn't even required to tell a tenant he/she is in foreclosure. The...

Can my 83 yr old mother be sued for canceling the sale of her condo?

She will get sued for specific performance- to go through with the agreement. Her defense will be mental capacity and she did not have the...

Why are al of your answers aimed at the tenant. I am 75, very ill and have a person who refuses to move out even though he is 7

Call legal aid in your county. They will connect you with a pro bono lawyer if they're available. They're not always available though.