This depends on the Lease you signed (which we can't review here on line). Take it to a good local tenants lawyer for review. Hope this helps. gsg

I agree; this depends on the terms of your Lease. The other issue is practicality; do you want to tick off your landlord, and fight about this...

Yes. And my colleague, as usual, is correct. Section 83.49 Florida Statutes requires the LL's claim to be sent by CERTIFIED MAIL, within the...

One would have to read your lease to have any clue. Odds are (only a GUESS) it's for "legal fees." Consult a good local tenants lawyer ASAP - do...

Your daughter needs to be asking these questions, not you. I know you want to help, and I get that, but if she is an adult, and leasing a room, you...

I agree with my colleague 100%. First off, there is not so much a problem with accepting such a payment, nor in agreeing not to use whatever the...

I would suggest you don't resort to "self-help" and consult a good real estate litigator before doing anything. This is a fact-intensive matter for...

This depends to some extent on whether you agreed to pay her money, or give other consideration in exchange for being able to stay. If so, you may...

Sure; this is America. Anyone can sue anyone else for anything. The REAL questions are: 1) Can I win? 2) If I do win, what would I be likely to...

One would have to review the ENTIRE contract to be certain; and have no clue what this drafter means by the word "hard" - does not sound as if it...