Questions answered by Carol Lynne Zimmerly

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Can a landlord make me pay rent for the last month I'm here if I paid first, last, and security when I moved in?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

The landlord cannot use it for late fees. If you signed a paper that said you were paying a deposit for last month, then it must be used for last...

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Can I evict a tenant for non-payment of rent for the 11th month of a one year lease, including her long term guest

Carol's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

You can sue the tenant for non payment, yes. The guest will be swept out with her by the sheriff. Once the deadline passes on the Pay or Vacate...

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Can my landlord make me leave my home I’m renting, to show to potential buyers or enter it while I’m not home?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 10, 2019

The landlord cannot make you leave the premises. She can ask you for your consent to show the premises and you cannot withhold consent...

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How do I hold rent ?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 10, 2019

You cannot hold the rent. You can send a notice to the landlord that he has to make repairs. Hire a local tenant attorney who can send the...

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If a tenant abandons property and turns power off, can he come back to the property?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 10, 2019

If the Owner / Landlord can convince the local sheriff/police that the occupant has to be removed, then no. If the local law enforcement won't...

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WI'll I be able to get my deposit back if I broke my lease a month earlier for reasons such as landlord continue to indicate he

Carol's answer | Answered on April 09, 2019

You might be able to get some or all of your security deposit back. Make an appointment with a local landlord tenant lawyer who can go over the...

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Is my landlord allowed to charge me and threaten legal action for not paying a pet fee??

Carol's answer | Answered on April 09, 2019

Yes, they can charge the fee. Yes, they can begin an eviction lawsuit against you.

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I am a Tenant in an apartment complex in Orlando Florida. Do I not have a right to a " Peaceful living environment.?"

Carol's answer | Answered on April 08, 2019

Unfortunately, this problem is becoming worse. If you think the upstairs tenants are doing this on purpose, you may have something. But most of...

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How do i evict an unruly tenant without a lease?

Carol's answer | Answered on April 08, 2019

I agree with Attorney Fucillo and would add that you should try to get a restraining order as soon as possible in addition to the eviction.

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Can the sheriff evict me on the weekend day after i receive a notice on my door on Friday

Carol's answer | Answered on April 06, 2019

Yes, if the sheriff's office works on Saturdays, they can come and do the lockout then. You can only stop the eviction if you have a legitimate...

Carol Lynne Zimmerly's Answers (4796)

Can a landlord make me pay rent for the last month I'm here if I paid first, last, and security when I moved in?

Can I evict a tenant for non-payment of rent for the 11th month of a one year lease, including her long term guest

Can my landlord make me leave my home I’m renting, to show to potential buyers or enter it while I’m not home?

How do I hold rent ?

If a tenant abandons property and turns power off, can he come back to the property?

WI'll I be able to get my deposit back if I broke my lease a month earlier for reasons such as landlord continue to indicate he

Is my landlord allowed to charge me and threaten legal action for not paying a pet fee??

I am a Tenant in an apartment complex in Orlando Florida. Do I not have a right to a " Peaceful living environment.?"

How do i evict an unruly tenant without a lease?

Can the sheriff evict me on the weekend day after i receive a notice on my door on Friday